Rapid Prototyping Services
- Four manufacturing services Manufacturing analysis with each quote
- Hundreds of material options
- 1 day lead times available for all services
Rapid Prototype Manufacturing Capabilities
3D Printing
Industrial 3D printing produces complex plastic parts without dedicated tooling. Xproto offers SLA, FDM and SLS technologies with material and finishing options for appearance, fit and functional prototypes.
CNC Machining
Multi-axis CNC milling and turning produce accurate metal and plastic parts in production-grade materials. The process supports close tolerances, functional testing and low-volume manufacturing.
Sheet Metal Fabrication
Sheet metal fabrication combines cutting, bending and finishing to manufacture brackets, covers, panels and enclosures for prototype assembly and low-volume production.
Injection Molding
A more cost- and time-efficient option for manufacturing parts is available with aluminum molds starting at $1,500 and lead times as fast as 1 day.
Finishing and secondary processing options are also available, including pad printing, laser engraving, threaded inserts, and more.
Rapid CNC Machining Service
CNC machining is a reliable solution for rapid prototypes in both engineering plastics and metals. Multi-axis milling and turning produce detailed parts with repeatable dimensions and production-grade material properties.
TYPE
CAPABILITY
Rapid 3D Printing
Industrial 3D printing quickly produces complex shapes without dedicated tooling. Xproto offers SLA, FDM and SLS options for appearance models, fit checks, design iterations and functional prototypes.
TYPE
CAPABILITY
Rapid Sheet Metal Fabrication
Rapid sheet metal fabrication turns flat stock into brackets, covers, panels and enclosures. Cutting, bending and finishing are coordinated for efficient prototype assembly and low-volume production.
TYPE
CAPABILITY
Injection Molding
Ready for a more cost- and time-efficient way to manufacture parts? Our affordable aluminum molds (starting at $1,500) and quick turnaround times (in as fast as 1 day) help you reduce design risks and get to market fast. Finishing options like pad printing, laser engraving, threaded inserts, and more are available.
TYPE
CAPABILITY
Thermosets、 Thermoplastics
Production grade
1-100,000 cycles
Rapid Prototyping Materials
Xproto supports production-grade metals for appearance, fit and functional prototypes. Available choices depend on geometry, tolerance, finishing and the selected manufacturing process.
Stainless Steel
Aluminum
Copper
Brass
Titanium
Engineering plastics and additive-manufacturing materials support appearance models, fit checks, design iterations and functional testing.
ABS
Nylon
POM
PC
PMMA
PEEK
SLA Resin
Rapid Prototype Parts Sample
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