Services

CNC Prototyping Services

Functional prototypes in 3–5 days — machined in the same material and process your production will actually use.

CNC machined functional prototype

Prototypes that prove the design, not just the shape

A prototype is only useful if it tests the right thing. We machine prototypes in final production materials, so tolerance stacks, assembly interfaces and surface behavior match what your series parts will do. Where additive or cast routes make more sense for early iterations, our engineers will say so — and quote both side by side.

Prototype orders also serve as a rehearsal for production: fixture concepts, machining strategy and inspection plans developed on the prototype carry straight into your series order.

  • CNC-machined prototypes in final production materials
  • 3–5 day turnaround on standard materials
  • DFM report with every prototype quote
  • Same quality system as production — ISO 9001, IATF 16949, AS9100D
  • Seamless scale-up to small-batch and mass production
Prototype part being machined on a CNC center
Prototype machining at GreatLight

Lead times

Typical prototype schedules

RouteBest forTypical lead time
3-axis CNCPlates, brackets, simple 3D shapes3–5 working days
5-axis CNCComplex geometry in production material7–15 working days
CNC turningShafts, fittings, round parts3–7 working days
CNC bending / cuttingEnclosures, brackets, chassis3–7 working days
EDMHard material, sharp internal corners5–10 working days

Schedules start from drawing release, not from inquiry — and we quote each route side by side so you can choose.

From prototype to production

One team from sample to series

Because prototypes run on the same floor, with the same engineers and the same inspection, the handover to production is a scheduling decision — not a re-qualification project.