Prototype Machining Idaho

Prototype Machining in Idaho | CNC Prototyping

Prototype machining in Idaho. Creating a prototype is not just the first step, but probably one of the most important in the manufacturing process. To do it right the first time around, you need to work with a prototype machine shop in Idaho that can not just bring your designs to life, but have engineers on staff that can also help refine the product to make it even better.

At Roberson Machine Company, we are a leader in rapid prototyping for a variety of industries. If you can dream it, we have the capabilities to make it a reality—no matter the complexity! Our contract manufacturers are prepared to support your product development initiatives.

Contact us or call 573-646-3996 for a free consultation on CNC prototype machining in Idaho.

Prototype Services Idaho

We have a large factory floor with mills, lathes, and EDM machines for all of your precision CNC prototype needs. The entire staff at Roberson Machine Company is devoted to ensuring your product development efforts go off without a hitch, which is why we painstakingly oversee all designing, programming, and fabricating to make sure every last detail is perfect.

Finally, we understand the importance of moving a finished prototype to production as quickly as possible in order to keep the assembly line humming. Once the prototypes design has been approved, we can easily transition it to our in-house production side. This allows us to be your one-stop shop for prototyping services of all kinds.

CNC prototyping services offered at Roberson Machine Company:

What is Prototyping?

Prototyping uses specialized manufacturing techniques, such as CNC machines, to create high-quality physical models of a design idea. It can be used for many purposes and is usually the first step in the mass-production of a product. For example, many companies turn to Roberson Machine Company to produce a physical part quickly in order to capture a sales opportunity or validate a design.

Prototyping is an advantageous practice that is used for:

• Showing customers and investors a physical model of your product in as little amount of time as possible
• Demonstrating the appearance, features, and dimensions of your product
• Generating multiple separate versions of the product with differing textures, colors, and finishes
• Ensuring that all parts are standardized in terms of size, shape, dimension, and quality
• Testing the market with your product before production
• Identifying and repairing potentially expensive design flaws before it ever touches the market
• Streamlining and improving upon the whole production process

In general, rapid prototyping in Idaho saves money, time, and hassle by creating a single run of a product that can be tested and optimized to peak performance before having to invest in thousands of units. Contact us to learn more about how this process may help your company realize a variety of cost savings.

What Idaho Industries Benefit From Prototype Machining?

A large number of Idaho industries have recognized the benefits of prototype machining and use it to reduce potential disruptions in the development process. Roberson Machine Company has successfully contracted with a notable number of companies, big and small, to achieve their prototype manufacturing needs. We have worked with the following Idaho industries and more develop prototypes rapidly and within cost requirements:

• With the popularity of “just-in-time” manufacturing processes, the automotive industry needs new parts to be developed as quickly as possible and in any size production run. Roberson Tool works with Idaho automotive suppliers as small as local custom shops and as large as OEM manufacturers to produce prototype parts in several different materials, delivered on time and within budget.
• Oil and energy firms have notable requirements for prototypes: they need to be made to withstand the rigors of refining, mining, and underground burial. Roberson answers these demands by specializing in machining prototypes made from exotic materials such as alloy steel, plastics, and brass.
• The Idaho medical industry mandates that parts are developed to some of the most exacting tolerances in the machining industry: after all, ensuring that defective parts do not make it to consumers is quite literally the difference between life and death. In addition, medical parts are often very small and intricate in design. Roberson Machine Company has in our shop the latest 5-axis CNC machining tools that can not only rapidly produce medical part prototypes of any size, but also provide process and tracking reports mandated by the FDA.
• Aerospace manufacturers need parts with specialized geometries and dimensions, and in a majority of cases using exotic metals that do not deform at high temperatures and altitude. As well, the special pressures and characteristics of flight necessitate parts made to strict tolerance and design standards. Our experienced technicians are eager to tackle the challenges of aerospace prototype manufacturing, and our ISO 9001:2015-certified Idaho machine shop is focused on delivering aerospace manufacturers parts built to the optimal standard of quality.

This track record in prototype manufacturing for multiple Idaho industries allows Roberson Machine Company to be a true partner throughout the manufacturing process. Our expert team of engineers and machinists can help you recognize flaws in your product, propose design and technical improvements, and otherwise build on the quality of your Idaho finished product while lowering your R&D costs.

Reasons to Use CNC Machining for Rapid Prototyping in Idaho

Prototyping can use a variety of methods to complete projects, but CNC machining is by far the most effective. Also known as computer numerical control, CNC allows you to design a product digitally, program the design data into the computer, and let the CNC machine take care of the rest, cutting away bits from a piece of raw material to create a desired end-shape.

Using computers improves the efficiency of cuts and virtually eliminates human error which, in turn, means that you can produce flawless, quick parts the first time AND every time thereafter. There are a variety of other reasons to choose CNC machining for prototyping, including:

• More precise – Computer-controlled machines use modern cutters that are very accurate and precise in order to create parts with tolerances sometimes as tight as +.05 mm.
• Quicker – Modern CNC machine tools work with sophisticated computer programs that can convert files into finished parts within a matter of hours, which is invaluable towards getting the end-results to market quickly.
• Different materials to choose from – CNC machine tools are able to work with practically any machinable material, which includes many types of plastic substrates and metals. This is a great advantage to product developers who want to test from one different material to the next.
• No fixed tooling necessary – CNC machined parts do not need to use separate dies and tools, which helps diminish the lead time and initial investment costs for new product development.
• Easy to modify – New products often go through many moderations and iterations to improve upon the original design. With CNC machining, you can easily alter digital instructions as many times as necessary.

Prototype Manufacturing Near Me Idaho | Roberson Machine Company

CNC machining is used by many businesses who need fast-turnaround and high-quality parts in small volumes for testing samples, engineering, and prototyping. When you choose Roberson Machine Company, we will work with you every step of the way to ensure that your needs are fully addressed, your designs are crafted to perfection, and the final product is delivered to you on time.

Call our team at 573-646-3996 or contact us for a free quote on CNC prototyping] services.