Prototyping
CNC Rapid Prototyping: From CAD to a Real Part in Days, Not Weeks
CNC rapid prototyping turns a CAD file into a real machined part in days. Materials, tolerances, cost, and how it compares to 3D printing for fit and function.
Applications
From First Concept Model to Full Production
Different stages of product development need different processes, tolerances and economics. We support all of them from the same facility in Dongguan.
Overview
Wherever You Are in Development
01
Rapid Prototyping
Machine a real part in the real material in days rather than waiting weeks for tooling. Every quote includes DFM feedback, and design changes between iterations cost nothing.
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02
Functional Prototypes
Prototypes machined from the production material with the production process, so fit, strength, thermal behaviour and wear are tested honestly instead of approximated.
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03
Low-Volume Production
Bridge the gap between prototype and tooling. Machined or soft tooling keeps unit cost reasonable without committing to a hardened production tool before the design is frozen.
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04
Mass Production
Dedicated fixtures, repeatable machining checked in-house to your drawing.
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Which Stage Are You At?
| If you need… | Start here | Why |
|---|---|---|
| A part to hold and show soon | Rapid Prototyping | Machined from solid in your real material, no tooling |
| To test whether the design works | Functional Prototypes | Production material and process, honest results |
| To start a production run | Production Runs | Quoted on your drawing and approved sample |
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