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AS Prototypes: Custom Rapid Prototyping & Precision CNC Machining Services

Direct Factory 3, 4 & 5-Axis Milling ±0.010 mm CNC / ±0.005 mm EDM 4–8 Business Days Ex-Factory 30+ Engineering Materials CMM & Optical Inspection

Founded in 2013, AS Prototypes (Shenzhen AS Prototypes Co., Limited) is an in-house custom rapid prototyping and CNC machining (Computer Numerical Control) manufacturer serving global hardware teams. Backed by over a decade of precision heritage, we bridge concept validation and low-volume production in 4–8 business days ex-factory (plus 3–5 days DHL/FedEx/UPS air transit).

Core On-Demand Manufacturing Services

3, 4 & 5-Axis: ±0.010 mm Swiss & EDM: ±0.005 mm

Industrial 3D Printing Services →

Direct metal 3D printing (DMLS/SLM), high-resolution SLA, functional nylon SLS, HP MJF, industrial FDM, and micro-nano DLP for complex geometries and rapid validation.
DMLS / SLM Metal HP MJF & SLS 4–8 Bus. Days

Rapid Tooling & Injection Molding →

Rapid aluminum tooling (T1 samples in 12–18 business days) and P20/NAK80 steel molds (18–35 business days ex-factory) for bridge production, backed by upfront Design for Manufacturability (DFM) review.
Al T1: 12–18 Days P20 / NAK80 Steel 12–35 Bus. Days

Custom Sheet Metal Fabrication →

CNC fiber laser cutting, precision press brake bending, progressive stamping, PEM fastener installation, and TIG/laser-welded structural enclosures.
Fiber Laser Cutting CNC Press Bending Welded Chassis

Vacuum Casting Services →

High-fidelity silicone mold casting for 10 to 50 piece pre-production test runs in engineering-grade ABS-like, PC-like, and elastomeric polyurethane resins.
Silicone Tooling 10–50 Pcs Pilot Color & Overmolding

Precision Surface Finishing →

Bead blasting, MIL-A-8625 Type II/III anodizing, chemical blackening, ASTM A967 passivation, powder coating, electroless nickel, and laser marking.
Type II / III Anodize Electroless Nickel Bead Blast & PVD
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Zeiss Coordinate Measuring Machine (CMM) & First Article Inspection (FAI) Reports (Upon Request)
ISO 2768-mK general, ±0.010 mm (±0.0004″) CNC mating & ±0.005 mm (±0.0002″) EDM/Swiss tolerances • Mill material traceability on request
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AS Prototypes 5,000+ m² Precision Manufacturing Facility & Headquarters (Shenzhen)
⚡ 4–8 Business Days Ex-Factory Turnaround
CMM & FAI Support

Upload your 3D CAD models (STEP/IGES) for a 24-hour engineering DFM review and custom quote (plus 3–5 days DHL/FedEx/UPS air transit).

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🔒 Strict Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA) Confidentiality • ISO 2768-mK Standard CNC Tolerances
Precision Metrology & Quality Lab
Zeiss CMM Support
Precision Tolerances
±0.010 / ±0.005 mm
±0.010 mm (±0.0004″) 3/4/5-axis CNC; ±0.005 mm (±0.0002″) Swiss, EDM & grinding
Surface Finish
Ra 0.4 μm (16 μin)
Precision grinding, skim-cut wire EDM & optical polishing
Quality Control
CMM & FAI on Request
Zeiss 20 °C CMM & full FAI reports upon request
Ex-Factory Lead Time
4–8 Business Days
Ex-factory production & QC (+3–5d DHL/FedEx air)
3/4/5-Axis CNC Swiss Lathes Sodick EDM Zeiss CMM
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Over 300 satisfied clients who trust us for quality and reliability.

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Delivered 5,000+ custom hardware projects across 3/4/5-axis CNC machining, rapid tooling, and sheet metal.

Custom CNC Machined & Molded Parts Across Global Industries

From flight-critical aerospace components to surgical instruments and automotive powertrain prototypes, we bridge the gap between CAD design and physical manufacturing—delivering functional prototypes in 4–8 business days ex-factory. Explore all Industry Manufacturing Solutions.

CNC-machined 7075-T651 steering knuckle, 5-axis Ti-6Al-4V turbocharger compressor wheel, and upright 4140 splined stub shaft
Automotive & e-Mobility

Automotive Engineering

5-Axis Ti-6Al-4V turbocharger compressor wheels, 7075-T651 suspension steering knuckles, 4140 splined stub shafts, and EV battery & inverter housings.

Accelerate powertrain and chassis R&D with road-ready, dyno-tested functional prototypes delivered in 4–8 business days ex-factory—allowing engineering teams to validate dynamic balance and physical fit without waiting for costly production tooling.

CNC-machined Ti-6Al-4V titanium bone plate, 316L stainless surgical forceps, and precision-milled PEEK microfluidic manifold block
Medical & Life Sciences

Medical & Surgical Devices

Biocompatible titanium (Ti-6Al-4V) bone plates, surgical instruments & forceps, endoscopic camera housings, and microfluidic manifold blocks.

De-risk pre-clinical trials and surgeon evaluations with precision biocompatible parts machined from traceable implant-grade PEEK and 316L/titanium, ensuring zero oil contamination and complete dimensional traceability.

Bead-blasted 6061-T6 aluminum device mid-frame, skived pure copper thin-fin heatsink, and optically clear polycarbonate cover
Smart Hardware & IoT

Consumer Electronics & IoT

CNC aluminum unibody chassis, ultra-thin copper heatsinks & vapor chambers, wearable metal frames, and optical-clear PC/acrylic covers.

Fast-track your CMF (Color, Material, Finish) validation and thermal dissipation trials. We deliver fully assembled functional prototypes so your team can finalize ergonomics and snap-fits before committing to multi-cavity tooling.

Five-axis Ti-6Al-4V turbine blisk, 3-axis 7075-T651 iso-grid airframe bracket, and 17-4PH stainless hydraulic actuator manifold
Flight Hardware

Aerospace & Defense

5-Axis monolithic turbine impellers, 3-axis pocketed 7075-T651 airframe brackets, avionics chassis enclosures, and 17-4PH/Ti-6Al-4V hydraulic manifolds.

Machine flight-critical components from traceable 7075-T651 aluminum, Ti-6Al-4V, and Inconel billets—combining 3/4-axis structural pocketing with simultaneous 5-axis contouring and Zeiss CMM verification to ±0.010 mm (±0.0004″) upon request.

Three-axis CNC-milled 6061-T6 aluminum robot arm linkage, precision harmonic drive housing, and pneumatic gripper fingers
Robotics & AMR

Robotics & Automation

Articulated robot arm linkages, harmonic drive housings, multi-axis pneumatic gripper fingers, AGV/AMR sensor mounts, and vacuum-cast protective bumpers.

Eliminate mechanical backlash and joint inertia in your automated systems. We fabricate high-rigidity, low-mass structural linkages and end-effectors in days, helping robotics teams test real payload cycles rapidly.

Diamond-turned clear PMMA collimator lens, black anodized 6061-T6 radial heatsink, and clear PMMA cross prism light guide
Precision Optics

Commercial & Optical Lighting

Diamond-milled optical PMMA light guides & TIR collimator lenses, radial finned aluminum LED heatsink housings, and IP68 outdoor luminaire bezels.

Verify optical beam patterns, lux distribution, and thermal dissipation upfront. Our diamond-machined clear optics provide 92%+ light transmittance with zero birefringence, proving your optical design before mass molding.

Reach Out for Custom Rapid Prototypes and Molds Development

We are dedicated to delivering customized solutions for rapid prototyping and mold creation, focusing on manufacturability and cost-effectiveness from initial concept to full-scale production.

Why Choose AS Prototypes for Your On-Demand Manufacturing?

Competitive Price

Affordable pricing without compromising on quality, ensuring you get the best value for your investment.

Reliable Quality

Consistent, high-quality outputs ensured by rigorous testing and control processes.

CNC-milled 6061-T6 manifold, 5-axis Ti-6Al-4V impeller, 316L stainless flange, and upright flanged brass valve stem

Fast delivery

Swift and efficient delivery timelines that keep your projects on schedule.

Excellent Service

Dedicated support and personalized attention from our expert team, available whenever you need us.

Comprehensive CNC Machining, Molding & 3D Printing Solutions

Working Process

Streamlined 5-Step Rapid Prototyping to Production Process

Rapid manufacturing solutions.

Request quote

Fill in our 24-hour quote request form with your material selection, finishing requirements, part quantity, and special instructions.

Design review

One of our engineers will review your CAD/engineering drawings, considering any project-specific requirements.

Feedback & optimization

Your project engineer will then provide you with personalized design advice to improve the manufacturability of your parts.

Final quote

Once your parts have been optimized, you will receive a bespoke quote tailored to your specific project.

Production underway

Upon accepting your final quote, your parts will go into production. We keep you updated on the progress of your project while it’s being manufactured and send you part photos.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Rapid Prototyping & CNC Machining

All quoted lead times represent ex-factory production and inspection turnaround (excluding 3–5 days DHL/FedEx/UPS international air transit): simple prototypes ship in 4–8 business days, surface-finished prototypes in 7–12 business days, batch CNC runs (10–1,000+ pcs) in 7–30 business days, and rapid tooling/injection molding in 12–35 business days (simple aluminum T1 samples in 12–18 business days).

Absolutely, we prioritize the confidentiality and security of your drawings. We are more than willing to sign a Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA) before receiving your drawing, ensuring the utmost protection of your intellectual property. You can trust that your drawings will be handled with the highest level of confidentiality and kept secure throughout our collaboration.

Certainly, we have the capability to create measurements based on your samples and generate drawings for the production of machining parts. Our team will carefully analyze and assess your samples to ensure accurate replication and precise manufacturing of the desired parts.

If any delivered component deviates from your approved 2D drawing tolerances or specifications, submit inspection photos or dimensional reports to our in-house engineering team. We perform immediate root-cause verification against our quality records and promptly rework or remake non-conforming parts at no additional fabrication cost.

Please provide us with your 3D CAD drawing files (STEP, IGES, or X_T) along with your 2D PDF drawings. Additionally, kindly specify the desired material, surface treatment requirements, and the quantity you require. Once we have this information, our engineering team will promptly review your model and prepare a comprehensive quotation within 24 hours.

Our Minimum Order Quantity (MOQ) is 1 piece, supporting everything from single-unit engineering verification prototypes to 1,000+ piece low-volume production runs.

Our in-house quality team executes a four-stage verification protocol across every order:

  1. Incoming Material Verification: Mill Test Report (MTR) review, preliminary dimensional checks, and ASTM E18 hardness verification on raw stock.
  2. First Article Inspection (FAI): Full critical-to-quality datum verification in our 20 °C ± 1 °C metrology lab before batch release.
  3. In-Process Patrol Sampling: Statistical Acceptable Quality Limit (AQL) dimensional sampling during machining using calibrated pin/thread gauges and non-contact 2.5D Optical Vision Measuring Systems (VMS).
  4. Pre-Shipment Screening & Reporting: 100% visual/cosmetic and critical go/no-go gauge inspection before packing, with full-dimension Zeiss CMM reports available upon request.

Payment terms depend on order size. Larger orders require a down payment with the order, with the balance due before shipping; smaller orders are paid in full before shipping. Your quote confirms the exact terms.

Yes, we support Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) orders, including custom laser marking, silk-screen branding, and protective export packaging. Upload your CAD files and specifications via our quote form for custom project evaluation.

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