What types of prototypes do you manufacture?

CNC machined prototypes and sample builds for hardware, lighting and OEM applications — ideal for validating fit, function and assembly before pre-production.

Do you support prototype to pre-production to batch?

Yes — prototypes can progress into pre-production and batch supply, including fixture development and quality assurance where required.

What materials do you machine for prototypes?

Aluminium, brass and engineering plastics. Stainless steel is used where required.

Can you help with CAD or drawings for prototypes?

Yes — we can prepare or refine CAD and drawings as part of a machining engagement, including DFM adjustments. Standalone CAD or design-only work is handled by the customer or design partner.

Do you offer 3D printing?

Yes — 3D printing can be used for early fit checks or fixtures, before CNC machining for functional prototypes and pre-production parts.

Can you support assembly or testing?

Light assembly and fit checks are possible when we manufacture the components. Full product assembly and compliance testing are handled by the customer.

Do you handle finishing?

Finishing can be arranged on request. Many customers handle finishing within their own supply chain for pilot and pre-production builds.

Where are you based and can you ship?

We are based in Hertfordshire and supply prototypes and batch parts across the UK.

PROTOTYPING SUPPORT

CNC MACHINED PROTOTYPES, SAMPLE RUNS & PRE PRODUCTION BUILDS

We manufacture CNC machined prototypes and sample builds for engineered products, hardware development and OEM applications, with support through pre production and batch supply.

Ideal for teams validating fit, function and assembly before moving into repeat manufacture.

PROTOTYPING CAPABILITIES

CNC machined metal and plastic components assembled for prototype hardware fit checks. — CNC MACHINED PROTOTYPES

Aluminium, brass and engineering plastics machined for hardware, lighting and product development.

Batch of CNC turned brass components with threaded and precision features. — SAMPLE & PRE PRODUCTION BUILDS

One off prototypes and sample builds for validating fit and function before pre production and batch supply.

Prototype component undergoing dimensional QC inspection during development. — DESIGN FOR MANUFACTURE (DFM)

Feedback on geometry, material and machining approach to reduce cost and lead time.

Batch of machined brass parts packed for sample build and pre-production testing. — BATCH TRANSITION SUPPORT

Support for moving from prototype to batch supply, including fixture development and QA.

Oscilloscope used to test electronic hardware during prototype evaluation. — INDUSTRIES WE SUPPORT

Lighting OEM
Horticultural & grow lighting OEM
Hardware product development
Robotics & automation
Instrumentation & sensing
Electro-mechanical assemblies
R&D & test rigs
Sample & pilot builds

WHAT TO SEND

DRAWINGS OR CAD FILES (STEP, DXF or PDF)

QUANTITIES
(prototype, sample or pre-production)

MATERIALS
(aluminium, brass or plastics)

NOTES
(tolerances, mounting or finishing)

If you’re earlier in the design process, feel free to send what you have, we’re happy to review.

DETAILS THAT HELP WITH QUOTING & PROTOTYPING

CNC machined prototypes and sample builds for hardware, lighting and OEM applications. Ideal for validating fit, function and assembly before pre-production.
Yes, prototypes can progress into pre-production and batch supply, including fixture development and process refinement where required.
Aluminium, stainless steel, brass and egineering plastics.
Yes, we can prepare or refine CAD and drawings as part of a machining engagement, including DFM adjustments. Standalone CAD or design only work is handled by the customer or design partner.

Yes, 3D printing can be used for early fit checks or fixtures, before CNC machining for functional prototypes and pre-production parts.
Light assembly and fit checks are possible when we manufacture the components. Full product assembly and compliance testing are handled by the customer.
Finishing can be arranged on request. Many customers handle finishing within their own supply chain for pilot and pre-production builds.
We are based in Hertfordshire and supply prototypes and batch parts across the UK.

MORE UNDER ONE ROOF

Based in Hertfordshire, we provide CNC milling, CNC turning, laser cutting, laser marking and finishing support for prototype, small batch and repeat production across the UK.