Rapid Prototyping Services
CNC machining, 3D printing, sheet metal fabrication, and rapid tooling for functional metal and plastic prototypes.
Get engineering review, material guidance, and drawing-based inspection from early prototypes through low-volume production.
NDA Available · DFM Review · Drawing-Based Inspection · Response Within 24 Hours
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Choose the Right Prototyping Process
The best process depends on what you need to validate — fit, function, material performance, appearance, or manufacturability.
What Do You Need to Validate?
A useful prototype should answer a specific engineering question before you commit to production.
Fit
Function
Material
Appearance
Production Readiness
Not sure which process fits your project? Send us the CAD file and tell us what the prototype needs to prove.
Prototype
Validate geometry, fit, material, function, and design assumptions.
Pilot Build
Confirm repeatability, assembly, inspection requirements, and production readiness.
Repeat Production
Optimize manufacturing, fixtures, quality control, and batch consistency as volume increases.
Baosheng coordinates prototypes, pilot batches, and repeat production through one project and quality-control workflow, so you can scale without starting over with a new supplier.
From Prototype to Production
Your manufacturing requirements change as the design becomes more mature.
Why Engineers Work With Baosheng
Engineering Review Before Production
Drawing-Based Inspection
One Project Contact
Prototype-to-Production Support
Since 2008 · AS9100D · ISO 13485 · IATF 16949 · ISO 9001:2015
From CAD File to Prototype
01. Send Your Files
02. Engineering Review
03. Manufacture & Inspect
04. Test and Move Forward
What Should You Send for a Faster Quote?
For a more accurate prototype manufacturing review, send:
- 3D CAD file, preferably STEP or STP
- 2D drawing if tolerances are specified
- Required quantity
- Material
- Surface finish
- Critical dimensions or inspection requirements
- Target delivery date
- What the prototype needs to validate
If some details are not final yet, send the CAD file first. Our engineers can review the design and help identify a practical manufacturing route.
NDA Available · Secure File Handling · No Commitment Required
Rapid Prototyping FAQ
Which rapid prototyping process should I choose?
It depends on what you need to test. CNC machining is often preferred for functional prototypes in production-grade materials, while 3D printing is useful for fast iterations and complex geometries. Sheet metal is suitable for fabricated enclosures and brackets, while rapid tooling is better for multiple near-production molded parts.
Can I order a single prototype?
Yes. Baosheng supports one-off prototypes, pilot quantities, and repeat production depending on the manufacturing process.
Can you make prototypes in production-grade materials?
Yes. CNC machining and sheet metal fabrication can use a wide range of production-grade metals and engineering plastics. Material options for 3D printing and injection molding depend on the selected process and project requirements.
Can you continue production after the prototype is approved?
Yes. We support the transition from rapid prototyping to pilot builds and repeat production, including manufacturing optimization and documented inspection requirements.
Ready to Build Your Prototype?
Send us your CAD files, quantity, and what the prototype needs to validate.
Our engineering team will review the manufacturing process, material, tolerances, finishing, and inspection requirements before providing a quotation.