What is Rapid sheet metal prototyping
Rapid sheet metal prototyping is a great way to create prototype parts quickly and cheaply. We use aluminum, brass, copper, stainless steel, and cold-rolled steel to produce prototype metal parts.
Our services are perfect for companies that need to produce small batches of parts for testing or marketing purposes. We have a wide range of machines and processes that allow us to create parts with very tight tolerances.
If you are interested in learning more about our services, please contact us today. We would be happy to discuss your specific needs and see how we can help you.
Rapid Sheet Metal Prototyping Part Types
Rapid sheet metal is a key process of product development and testing, which can quickly feedback product design problems.
Through the processing technology of laser cutting, CNC bending and welding, the design drawings are accurately made into prototype products.
Sheet metal components are usually assembled from two or more parts, and welding and riveting are commonly used processing methods.

Die stamping ensures more consistent dimensional accuracy and stability, and Tirapid can process 1000mm*1200mm shapes.

Conventional sheet metal accuracy can guarantee +/-0.1mm, accurate laser cutting and accurate positioning are all factors to ensure precise size.

Customized according to your design, suitable for various metal materials and plastic materials, such as aluminum alloy, stainless steel, POM, ABS, and more
Rapid Sheet Metal Prototyping Techniques
Custom CNC Machining:How dose it work

Rapid Sheet metal prototyping parts can be produced in 1-7 days instead of months, making it an ideal solution for a fast-paced product development cycle.

Since no tooling is required, sheet metal prototyping can be a very cost-effective solution compared to other methods such as CNC machining or injection molding.

With sheet metal prototyping, there are no design limitations imposed by the manufacturing process. This allows for greater flexibility in the design of the part, which can result in a better final product.

There are many ways to process sheet metal, according to your product, choose a more suitable processing method.
Reasons to Choose Tirapid
-High precision and strong stability
– Fast production, within 4 hours
-Various material supply channels
-Complete quality control process, passed ISO9001
– Factory made, no intermediate price difference


Options for Common Materials
Stainless Steel
304/316/330/430/434
Steel
SPCC/SPCD/SPCE/1018/1045
Aluminum
5052/6061/7075
Copper
C110/C101
Surface Finishes
Painting
Increase the aesthetics of the prototype surface, a variety of colors to choose from.
Powder coating
Usually white or black is used as the main color to increase product beauty and anti-rust function.
Silk Screen Printing
Prototypes can be screen printed with various patterns and logos.
Electroplating zinc
Generally used in internal prototype parts to achieve anti-rust effect and increase the service life of parts.

Industries Suitable for Rapid Sheet Metal Parts

Various bracket prototypes need to be processed by laser cutting and CNC bending to ensure more accurate and consistent dimensions.

The sheet metal prototype size is suitable for the specification of 2mm -1800mm, and it is suitable for various surface treatments, such as galvanized treatment.

Sheet metal internal parts require more strength, so a variety of reinforcement structures are usually used to increase its strength.
Rapid Sheet Metal Prototyping FAQs
We typically use materials like aluminum, brass, copper, stainless steel, and cold rolled steel to produce prototypes quickly and cheaply. However, other materials may be used depending on the specific needs of your project.
If your project requires machining, has more functional requirements for parts, and has very high requirements on dimensional accuracy, you can contact our experts, who will provide you with the optimal machining plan.
The exact processes involved in sheet metal prototyping will vary depending on the specific needs of your project. However, some common processes include laser cutting, bendng, rolling, and sheet metal stamping.
Tolerances will vary depending on the specific needs of your project. However, we typically produce parts with very tight tolerances using our wide range of machines and processes.
We offer a variety of surface finishes, such as anodizing, powder coating, and plating. We can also create custom finishes depending on the needs of your project.
Turnaround time will vary depending on the specific needs of your project. However, we typically produce parts within 1 day for local clients and 2 weeks for international clients (depending upon the order size).