Prototype Machined Parts
Resolute Precision Manufacturing produces prototype and short-run precision machined parts for engineers and product development teams that need real production-intent parts quickly. We respond to quote requests within 24 hours, produce in one to three weeks, and machine on the same equipment used for full production so your prototype accurately predicts production part behavior. Request a QuoteWhy Prototype With a Production Shop?
Prototyping with a shop that also runs production has a specific and important advantage: the prototype is made on production equipment, with production-grade material, using the same cutting tools and process parameters as a full production run. This means your prototype accurately predicts the dimensional, surface finish, and material properties of the production part.
Prototypes made on specialty prototype equipment 3D-printed metal, EDM-cut from plate, or machined on manual mills can provide a functional approximation, but they do not accurately predict what a CNC turned or milled production part will look and behave like. If your product requires precision machined components, prototype them on precision CNC equipment.
Our Services
Fast Turnaround Without the Premium
We produce prototype machined parts on the same bar-fed lathes, Swiss CNC machines, and vertical machining centers as our production runs not on dedicated prototype machines with different characteristics. Our scheduling system reserves capacity for prototype work, enabling one to three week lead times for most prototype turned and milled components without a premium setup charge for low quantities.
Specifications
| Minimum Quantity | 1 piece — no minimum order |
| Quote Turnaround | 24 hours from receipt of dimensioned drawing or CAD file |
| Typical Lead Time | 1 to 3 weeks depending on complexity and material |
| Turning Capability | Swiss CNC (20mm–38mm); bar-fed lathes up to 3.2″ diameter; chucked parts up to 25.5″ diameter |
| Milling Capability | 3, 4, and 5-axis vertical milling; work envelope up to 20″ × 50″ |
| Material Availability | Production-grade bar stock and plate available in prototype quantities |
| File Formats | 2D PDF drawings, DXF, DWG, STEP, IGES |
| Metals | Steel, stainless steel, alloy steel, brass, aluminum, copper, bronze, titanium, zinc |
| Certifications | ISO 9001:2015 |
Prototype to Production — Seamless Scaling
When your prototype is approved and you are ready to move to production, the transition at Resolute Precision requires no new supplier qualification, no re-learning of your part, and no gap in knowledge. The same shop, the same engineers, and the same setups that produced your prototype scale directly to production volume:
Phase 1: 1–25 prototype parts for design validation
Phase 2: 50–500 bridge production parts for pilot builds and field testing
Phase 3: 1,000+ production parts for full manufacturing launch
All phases on the same equipment, same process, same quality system
Frequently Asked Questions
Can RPM produce prototypes from my 3D CAD file?
Yes. We accept STEP and IGES 3D CAD files and work from them alongside a dimensioned 2D drawing. If you only have a 3D CAD file with no formal drawing, we can produce a quote from the model with a tolerance discussion.
How does RPM handle engineering changes during prototype development?
Engineering changes are common in prototype development. We handle change requests as revised quote opportunities you provide the updated drawing, we requote and produce the revised parts. There is no penalty for changes; we understand that is the nature of development.
Does RPM offer expedited prototype services?
In most cases our standard one to three week lead time meets development schedule requirements. For urgent needs, contact us directly — we will assess our current queue and advise on the fastest achievable delivery.
Can RPM produce prototype milled parts as well as turned parts?
Yes. Our prototype capability covers both CNC turning and CNC milling. A development program requiring both turned components and milled housings can be handled entirely within our facility.