Rapid Prototyping and Product Development

Our Prototyping Capabilities

Centracore offers several advanced methods for rapid prototyping, allowing us to produce high-quality parts that meet a wide variety of needs. Our prototype machining and other prototyping services are available for different applications, from automotive parts to more specialized designs. The key processes we use include:

• Machining from Billet: precision machining of components from aluminum, iron and steel billet material.
• High Pressure Die Casting: Perfect for creating complex parts with high detail and consistency. This method is ideal for producing functional prototypes that are close to final production quality.
• Low Pressure Molding: Offers smooth surface finishes and is suitable for parts requiring a higher level of precision.
• No Bake Sand Casting: Provides strong, durable prototypes with excellent dimensional accuracy.
• Green Sand Casting: A cost-effective solution that’s suitable for rapid prototyping with a variety of material options.
• Investment Casting: Allows the production of intricate designs with fine detail, ideal for small to medium batches.
• Plaster Casting: Produces high-precision, small-volume prototypes, perfect for specialized components.
• Extrusions: Offers continuous shapes and profiles, ideal for parts needing specific dimensions.
• Forging: Particularly beneficial for prototypes that require strength and resilience, commonly used in automotive applications.

These methods provide flexibility in terms of material selection and the types of prototypes we can produce. After the initial prototype is created, we can also perform secondary operations, including additional machining, surface treatments, and assembly. Parts can be supplied in various forms, such as “as cast,” “as forged,” or “as extruded,” based on customer specifications.