Prototype Manufacturing: From Design to Testing

At Hemtom, we can make almost any type of prototype you need! Our skilled team creates high-end appearance models, structural prototypes, metal prototypes, plastic prototypes, rubber prototypes, solid wood prototypes, marble prototypes, and glass prototypes. With over 20 years of experience and 75 sets of Japanese brother equipment, we handle everything from consumer electronics to automotive parts, medical devices, and home appliances.

We understand that time is important for your project. Most prototypes can be completed in just 3 days, and in some cases, we can deliver prototypes and parts in as little as 1 day! The exact time depends on how complex your design is and what materials you need. We’ll give you a clear timeline when you send us your project details.

To give you the best and most accurate quote, we accept 3D CAD files in STL, STEP, or IGES formats. If you have 2D drawings with dimensions, please send them as PDF files. We need complete manufacturing information to provide you with the right quote. Don’t worry – our engineers will review your files and let you know if anything is missing.

The cost depends on several things like the size of your prototype, what materials you want to use, how complex the design is, and what finishing you need. The good news is that we can save you about 30% compared to other companies! Contact us for a free consultation with our lead engineer, and we’ll create a custom estimate that fits your specific needs and budget.

Absolutely! Our experienced engineers love helping customers make their designs better. We provide a design for manufacturability (DFM) analysis where we review your drawings and give suggestions to improve your project. This helps make sure your prototype will work well and can be made efficiently. We want your project to be successful, so we’re happy to share our expertise.

We work with a huge variety of materials! For metals, we use aluminum, steel, stainless steel, titanium, brass, copper, and many others. For plastics, we work with ABS, PC, PP, POM, PMMA (acrylic), and more. We also handle special materials like silicone rubber, glass, wood, marble, leather, and fabric. With over 30 different material options, we can probably work with whatever you need.

Your ideas are completely safe with us! We take confidentiality very seriously. All our communication systems have information security management, and our staff gets special training about keeping secrets. We even require workers to keep their phones in lockers outside the workshops. We’re also happy to sign a Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA) if you want extra protection for your ideas.

We use the most advanced manufacturing methods available today. Our main processes include CNC machining, 3D printing, vacuum casting, sheet metal fabrication, injection molding, and rapid tooling. We also offer excellent surface finishing services like anodizing, electroplating, painting, polishing, sandblasting, and silk screen printing. This means we can handle your project from start to finish.

Yes, we love small batch orders! Besides making prototypes, we also specialize in low-volume manufacturing. This means after you’re happy with your prototype, we can make small quantities of your product without needing expensive tooling. Whether you need 10 pieces or 1000 pieces, we can help you bridge the gap between prototyping and full production.

We work with companies in many different industries! Our main areas include consumer electronics (like phones and tablets), automotive (car parts and accessories), medical devices, home appliances, telecommunications equipment, and aerospace components. We’ve served 18 Fortune 500 companies and over 10,000 small and medium businesses, so we understand the unique needs of different industries.

Quality is our top priority! We have 300 experienced technicians and use precision equipment to make sure every prototype meets high standards. Before you pay the final balance, we’ll send you photos or videos of your finished prototype. If there’s any quality problem that’s our fault, we’ll replace the parts for free. We’ve been doing this for 20+ years, so we know how to get it right.

Absolutely! We have state-of-the-art equipment including 5-axis CNC machines that can create very complex parts with incredible precision. Our team has worked on everything from simple plastic housings to complex aerospace components. If you can design it, we can probably make it. Send us your files and we’ll let you know exactly what we can do.

We work fast! In most cases, we’ll send you a quote within 12 hours of receiving your request. Sometimes complex projects might take a bit longer, but we’ll always let you know if there’s going to be a delay. We understand that you’re excited about your project and want to move forward quickly, so we prioritize getting quotes out fast.

We stand behind our work! If you’re not satisfied with your prototype and it’s due to something we did wrong, we’ll fix it or remake it at no extra cost. We want you to be completely happy with the result. Before we ship anything, we’ll send you detailed photos or videos so you can see exactly what you’re getting.

Yes, we’re experts in surface finishing! We can do anodizing, electroplating, painting, polishing, sandblasting, silk screen printing, and many other finishes. Whether you want a shiny chrome look, a matte black finish, or something completely custom, we can make it happen. Good surface finishing can make your prototype look just like a production part.

Of course! We understand that sometimes you might already have relationships with other suppliers or need specific components from certain vendors. We’re happy to work with your existing suppliers and integrate their parts into your prototype. Just let us know what you need, and we’ll coordinate everything to make the process smooth for you.

The beauty of prototyping is that you usually only need one piece! We can make single prototypes or small quantities – whatever you need for testing and development. There’s no minimum order quantity that’s too small for us. Whether you need 1 piece or 50 pieces, we’re here to help you get exactly what you need.

We’re located in southern China near major shipping ports, which helps us get your prototypes to you faster and more affordably. We work with reliable shipping companies and can handle all the logistics for you. We’ll keep you updated on the progress of your shipment and provide tracking information so you know exactly when to expect your prototype.

We’ve been perfecting our craft for over 20 years, and it shows! We have 75 sets of advanced Japanese equipment, 300 skilled technicians, and we’ve completed projects for over 10,000 companies. We combine speed (3-day delivery), quality (precision manufacturing), and affordability (30% cost savings) in a way that’s hard to find elsewhere. Plus, we genuinely care about your success and will work with you to make sure your project turns out exactly as you envisioned.