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Turn your CAD designs into metal and plastic prototypes ready for fit checks, assembly trials, and functional testing. BatchMach Precision offers CNC machining, 3D printing, vacuum casting, and sheet metal fabrication, with DFM feedback to help resolve manufacturing issues before production. Order a single prototype, refine your design, and move into production as your project develops.
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Rapid prototyping turns a digital design into a physical part so engineers can evaluate it before committing to production. Depending on the project, a prototype may be used to review appearance, check how components fit together, or test performance under defined operating conditions.
At BatchMach Precision, we produce custom metal and plastic prototypes through CNC machining, 3D printing, vacuum casting, and sheet metal fabrication. The process is selected around what you need to verify, along with your material requirements, tolerances, quantity, and schedule. A housing for an appearance review may need a different approach from a bracket intended for load testing.
Physical prototypes help reveal issues that are difficult to assess on screen, such as assembly interference, limited fastener access, or an uncomfortable grip. Testing these details early gives your team an opportunity to revise the design before ordering tooling or larger quantities. Where a prototype uses a different material or process from the final part, those differences should be considered when interpreting test results.
Whether you need one part for an initial fit check or a small batch for engineering trials, we support design revisions with DFM feedback and manufacturing options suited to the next stage of your project.
BatchMach Precision’s two owned CNC factories produce metal and plastic prototypes, from simple turned parts to components with complex, multi-sided features. Our facilities combine CNC milling, turning, multi-axis machining, and dimensional inspection. We plan machining and inspection around your drawings, focusing on the critical fits, mounting points, and surfaces your team needs to evaluate before production.
BatchMach Precision offers multiple manufacturing processes for custom prototypes. Choose an option below to explore how we can support your material requirements, testing objectives, and order quantity.
Test your design in the metal or engineering plastic specified for your project. BatchMach Precision produces CNC prototypes for assembly checks, load testing, and verification of critical dimensions. Our milling, turning, and 5-axis machining capabilities support everything from simple spacers to housings with features on multiple faces, helping you evaluate material performance and fit before placing a production order.
Start with one part or order several design variants for comparison. We review machining access, thin walls, and tolerance requirements before production, highlighting details that could increase cost or delay delivery. Simple prototypes can be completed in as little as one day, with inspection reports and material certificates available on request.
Fastest Lead Time: As little as 1 day for simple partsPrecision: Tolerances down to ±0.005 mm on suitable featuresMaximum Part Size: Up to 2,100 × 1,200 × 500 mm, subject to machining reviewMinimum Order: 1 partEngineering Support: Free DFM review
Move into molded-part testing with prototypes made from your specified injection molding resin. Rapid injection molding suits projects that need repeated samples for assembly trials, product evaluation, or pilot production. It allows your team to assess features such as clips, ribs, and bosses in molded parts before committing to a larger production program.
BatchMach Precision helps align the tooling approach with your sample quantity and expected design changes. We review wall thickness, draft, gate placement, and visible surface requirements before mold manufacture. Your quotation separates tooling and part costs, making it easier to compare the initial investment with the cost of additional samples.
Lead Time: Tooling and first-sample schedule confirmed after design reviewCost Clarity: Tooling and molding costs quoted separatelyMaterial Options: Specified molding resins, subject to grade availabilityOrder Planning: Sample quantities and repeat runs quoted to your requirementsEngineering Support: Free DFM review before tooling
Check how your enclosure, bracket, or panel fits into the complete assembly before ordering a batch. BatchMach Precision manufactures sheet metal prototypes through cutting, bending, and joining, using the material grade and thickness specified for your project. Physical samples let your team check mounting points, component clearances, cable access, and installation space.
We review bend geometry, hole locations, and joining requirements to identify details that could complicate fabrication. Order unfinished parts for an early fit check or request a specified finish for presentation and further testing. If your deadline is tight, we can assess an expedited production option when quoting.
Lead Time: Confirmed from material, fabrication steps, and finishing requirementsExpedited Orders: Available subject to project reviewMinimum Order: 1 partFinish Options: As-fabricated or finished to your specificationEngineering Support: Free DFM review
Get a physical version of your design quickly, without waiting for dedicated tooling. BatchMach Precision provides 3D-printed prototypes for shape reviews, assembly checks, and functional trials suited to the selected material and process. Complex contours and frequent design revisions make 3D printing a practical option during early development.
Print one concept or compare several versions in the same development round. We help select the printing approach around the features you need to assess, including surface detail, stiffness, and mating geometry. Parts can be supplied for initial evaluation or receive additional finishing when appearance matters.
Production Lead Time: 1–3 days for suitable partsMinimum Order: 1 partTooling Investment: No dedicated mold requiredDesign Flexibility: Multiple design versions can be quoted togetherFinishing: Options available to suit the print material and intended use
Create a small batch of consistent plastic prototypes for assembly reviews, demonstrations, and customer evaluation. BatchMach Precision uses silicone molds and polyurethane casting resins to reproduce details from a master pattern. This process is useful when you need multiple copies of a design while keeping tooling investment manageable.
Choose the resin and appearance around what your samples need to demonstrate. Options can include rigid or flexible parts, specified colors, and selected surface textures. We review the master pattern, part geometry, and required quantity to plan the mold arrangement and casting run, helping you order the samples needed for your next review.
Fastest Lead Time: As little as 4 days for suitable projectsTooling Approach: Silicone molds for small-batch replicationMaterial Options: Rigid and flexible polyurethane casting resinsAppearance Options: Color and texture matched to agreed requirementsQuantity Planning: Mold quantity and casting runs planned around your order
Choose the process around what your sample needs to demonstrate. Use the comparison below to match your testing requirements, part geometry, and order quantity with a practical manufacturing option.
| Process | Choose This When You Need… | Key Purchasing Considerations | Production Lead Time |
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| Rapid CNC Machining | Functional parts in a specified metal or engineering plastic. Suitable for precision housings, shafts, threaded components, and parts with critical mating dimensions. | Tolerances down to ±0.005 mm on suitable features. Supports single-part orders without mold investment. Cost depends on machining complexity, setups, and tolerance requirements. | As fast as 1 day for simple parts; complex geometry and finishing require additional time. |
| Rapid 3D Printing | An early design sample or complex geometry that needs frequent revision. Suitable for concept models, fit checks, internal passages, and comparing several design versions. | No dedicated mold required. Select the printing process and material around the test: printed strength, surface finish, and dimensional accuracy vary with process and build orientation. | 1–3 days for suitable parts; additional finishing may extend the schedule. |
| Rapid Vacuum Casting | Multiple copies of the same plastic prototype. Suitable for appearance reviews, demonstration units, assembly samples, and small evaluation batches. | Silicone tooling spreads the master-pattern cost across several copies. Offers color, texture, and rigid or flexible resin options. Casting resins can simulate selected plastic properties but are not the same as production thermoplastics. | As fast as 4 days for suitable projects; timing depends on master-pattern readiness, quantity, and finish. |
| Rapid Sheet Metal Fabrication | A prototype made from cut and bent metal sheet. Suitable for enclosures, mounting brackets, panels, and covers that need installation or assembly checks. | Uses the specified sheet grade and thickness. Evaluate bend geometry, welds, and hardware alongside fit. Cost increases with fabrication steps and finishing requirements. | Confirmed after drawing review. Expedited options can be assessed for urgent projects. |
A useful prototype starts with a material that matches the test. BatchMach Precision helps you evaluate material options against mechanical loads, operating temperature, chemical exposure, and appearance requirements. Specify your preferred grade, or share what the part needs to demonstrate.
Metal prototypes support evaluation of structural performance, precision fits, and thermal behavior. Select the alloy and material condition alongside the manufacturing process so the sample reflects the requirements of your design.
Engineering plastics provide options for sliding contact, electrical insulation, and chemically exposed components. The materials below are suited to CNC-machined functional prototypes; printed and cast substitutes should be assessed separately against the test requirements.
Aluminum suits lightweight housings, mounting plates, and heat-dissipating components. CNC-machined prototypes allow you to check assembly geometry and weight before production. Consider 6061-T6 for general mechanical parts or 7075-T6 when higher strength is a design priority.
Explore Aluminum Machining
Choose stainless steel for prototypes that need mechanical strength and resistance to the intended operating environment. Typical parts include shafts, valve components, and equipment fittings. Specify the grade around the actual chemical exposure, loading, and surface requirements.
Explore Stainless Steel Machining
Brass is a practical option for threaded fittings, inserts, and connector bodies with detailed turned features. Free-machining grades support efficient prototype production. Select the alloy around the required strength, electrical function, and any restrictions on material composition.
Explore Brass Machining
Titanium suits prototypes where strength relative to weight and corrosion resistance are central to the design. It is useful for evaluating lightweight brackets, fasteners, and structural interfaces in the intended alloy. Confirm the grade and material condition before mechanical testing.
Explore Titanium Machining
POM is useful for gears, bushings, guides, and other prototypes with sliding or rotating contact. Its stiffness, low moisture absorption, and machinability make it a practical choice for checking clearances, movement, and repeated assembly.
Explore POM / Acetal Machining
PTFE suits seal rings, valve seats, and sliding components where chemical resistance and low friction matter. Its relatively low stiffness and high thermal expansion should be considered when defining loads and clearances for the prototype.
Explore PTFE Machining
PEEK is worth evaluating when a functional prototype must retain mechanical performance under elevated temperatures or chemical exposure. Typical parts include bushings, support rings, and precision equipment components. Choose unfilled or reinforced grades around the required stiffness, wear behavior, and mating surfaces.
Explore PEEK MachiningGive your prototype the surface condition needed for its next test or presentation. BatchMach Precision offers finishing options for evaluating appearance, handling, assembly, and surface protection. We match the finish to the material and manufacturing process, with attention to cosmetic surfaces and critical dimensions.
| Surface Finish | Suitable Materials & Prototypes | When to Choose It |
|---|---|---|
| As-Manufactured & Deburred | CNC-machined parts, sheet metal components, and printed prototypes with process-appropriate cleanup | For initial fit checks and engineering trials where appearance is secondary. Retains machining marks or print texture while avoiding additional cosmetic finishing time. |
| Bead Blasting | Suitable metal prototypes, including aluminum and stainless steel housings, brackets, and covers | For a uniform matte appearance that reduces visible machining marks. Useful for reviewing enclosure aesthetics and handling before selecting the final production finish. |
| Anodizing | Aluminum prototypes, including housings, mounting plates, and handheld components | For evaluating color, surface appearance, and resistance to wear or corrosion. Specify decorative or hard anodizing according to the intended use, with critical fits reviewed for coating buildup. |
| Polishing | Suitable metal parts and machined transparent plastics such as PMMA | For presentation models, reflective metal surfaces, or improved visibility through clear components. The polishing method and achievable finish depend on material, geometry, and access. |
| Spray Painting | Compatible plastic, resin, vacuum-cast, and metal prototypes | For product demonstrations and appearance approval. Specify the color reference, gloss level, and texture to assess how the design will look and feel before production. |
| Powder Coating | Suitable metal enclosures, panels, brackets, and other parts that can withstand the curing cycle | For reviewing a durable colored finish on functional or presentation prototypes. Threads, grounding points, and close-fitting surfaces can be masked to preserve their function. |
| Stainless Steel Passivation | Stainless steel prototypes exposed to moisture or compatible process environments | For removing free iron contamination and supporting the material’s corrosion resistance. Suitable when surface cleanliness and corrosion performance matter more than a decorative color change. |
| Electroplating | Compatible metal prototypes, including brass connectors, steel components, and selected aluminum parts with appropriate pretreatment | For evaluating a specified metallic surface, such as nickel, tin, or gold. Select the coating system and thickness around contact performance, corrosion protection, or appearance requirements. |
For an accurate quote, identify the cosmetic faces, color reference, gloss or texture, and any surfaces that must remain uncoated. Mark critical bores, threads, sealing faces, and electrical contact areas so finishing can be planned around their function.
For early assembly checks, an as-manufactured finish may be sufficient. For customer presentations or production-finish evaluation, specify the intended coating and appearance requirements when submitting your drawings.
BatchMach Precision supports your project from the first test part to repeat small-batch orders. As your design develops, we review drawing revisions, material specifications, and inspection requirements so each order reflects the stage you are ready to build.
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Order the parts needed to check fit, assembly, and function. CNC machining and 3D printing support single-part orders, making it practical to compare design options before purchasing larger quantities. Identify the features that matter most to your tests so manufacturing and inspection can focus on those requirements.
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Use your test results to update the design, then produce a revised sample or a small verification batch. We review changes for manufacturability and explain their effect on cost and lead time. Confirm the material, finish, critical dimensions, and drawing revision before moving to the next order.
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Once your design is approved, order quantities suited to pilot builds, initial customer deliveries, or staged demand. We reassess the manufacturing approach as volume increases and can quote quantity breaks to support purchasing decisions. Inspection reports and material certificates are available on request.
Get the parts you need to evaluate your design, with practical engineering feedback, flexible quantities, and inspection matched to your drawing requirements.
Our two owned CNC factories, supported by a selected manufacturing network, give your project access to CNC machining and complementary prototyping processes. We review your drawings with manufacturing requirements in mind, so questions about materials, critical features, and feasibility can be addressed before you order.
Start with one CNC-machined or 3D-printed prototype, or order several versions for comparison. With no minimum order quantity for these processes, you can purchase around your testing plan and revise the design before committing to a larger batch.
Simple CNC prototypes can be completed in as little as 1 day, with suitable 3D-printed parts available in 1–3 days. Tell us your required delivery date when requesting a quote. We will assess production and finishing requirements and identify whether an expedited option is available.
Our free DFM review highlights details that affect manufacturing, including difficult tool access, thin walls, unnecessary tight tolerances, and features that add operations. We explain the trade-offs so your team can decide where a change is worthwhile while preserving the features needed for testing.
We use ZEISS and Hexagon CMM equipment alongside other measuring tools to verify specified dimensions. Identify your critical fits, datum references, and reporting requirements when quoting. Inspection reports, first article inspection, and material certificates are available on request to support your evaluation.
The right process depends on what your prototype needs to prove. CNC machining is a strong option for specified metals or engineering plastics, precision fits, and load-bearing tests. 3D printing suits early design iterations, complex geometries, and checks of shape and available space. Vacuum casting is worth considering when you need multiple plastic samples for presentation or assembly evaluation. Sheet metal fabrication suits enclosures, covers, and brackets designed from sheet stock.
Share your CAD files, quantity, and testing requirements with BatchMach Precision. We can help you compare processes based on material suitability, geometry, cost, and delivery needs.
Pricing depends on material grade, part size, geometry, tolerances, quantity, and surface finish. CNC costs include programming, setup, and machining time, while vacuum casting and injection molding also involve master patterns or tooling.
Our free design for manufacturability (DFM) review helps identify features that increase cost, such as deep pockets, thin walls, difficult tool access, and unnecessarily tight tolerances. You can also request pricing at several quantities. For early assembly checks, an as-machined finish may be sufficient, allowing you to reserve cosmetic finishing for a later revision.
Simple CNC prototypes can be completed in as little as 1 day, suitable 3D-printed parts in 1–3 days, and eligible vacuum casting projects in as little as 4 days. Injection molding and sheet metal lead times are confirmed after reviewing tooling, fabrication steps, and finishing requirements.
Expedited production is available subject to project review and may involve additional charges. Please provide your required arrival date and delivery location so we can assess both manufacturing and shipping. These timelines refer to production only; the confirmed schedule depends on the approved drawings and order requirements.
Yes. Our CNC machining and 3D printing services support single-part orders, and we can quote multiple design versions for comparison and testing.
Please give each version a separate part number, revision identifier, and quantity. For vacuum casting and injection molding, we assess the tooling investment against your required quantity to help you choose a practical approach for your development stage.
Our CNC prototyping capabilities include tolerances down to ±0.005 mm on suitable features, subject to material, dimensions, and geometry review. Tolerances for 3D printing, vacuum casting, injection molding, and sheet metal fabrication are assessed separately for each process.
We use ZEISS and Hexagon coordinate measuring machines alongside other inspection equipment to verify drawing requirements. Dimensional inspection reports, first article inspection reports, and material certificates are available upon request. Identify critical dimensions, datums, and documentation needs when requesting a quote so we can plan inspection accordingly.
We can evaluate the use of your specified production material. CNC prototypes can be machined from the required metal or engineering plastic grade, while injection-molded samples may use your intended molding resin, subject to availability and processing suitability.
Functional testing also depends on how the part is manufactured. A machined plastic part and an injection-molded part can behave differently even when their material designations are similar. Printed materials and casting resins should also be evaluated against the properties your test requires. Share the expected loads, operating temperatures, chemical exposure, and test objectives so we can assess a suitable material and process.
For an accurate quote, provide a 3D CAD model and a 2D drawing showing dimensions, tolerances, and technical requirements. Include the material grade, quantity, surface finish, inspection documents, and target arrival date. STEP models and PDF drawings are commonly used; STL files can support an initial review of 3D printing projects.
If you have not selected a material or process, describe the part’s purpose and what you need to test. BatchMach Precision can sign an NDA before you share detailed design information.
Yes. With two owned CNC factories and a selected manufacturing partner network, BatchMach Precision supports prototype development, low-volume production, and repeat orders.
Before production begins, we review the approved drawing revision, material, finish, critical dimensions, and acceptance requirements. We then assess the manufacturing approach and pricing for your required quantity. If a process change would benefit the project, we explain its implications for tooling, lead time, and part performance before proceeding.
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