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CNC prototype machining

Prototype Machining Arlington, TX

Prototype machining Arlington, TX. Prototyping is the first and most important step in an end-product’s journey from idea to shelf. To do it correctly the first time around, you need to work with a prototype machine shop in Arlington that can not just bring your designs to life, but have specialists on staff that can also help refine the product to improve upon it.

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

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


Prototype Services Arlington

We have an expansive factory floor with mills, lathes, and EDM machines for all of your precision CNC prototype needs. The entire staff at Roberson Machine Company is committed to ensuring your product development efforts go smoothly, which is why we carefully oversee all designing, programming, and fabricating to make sure every last detail is perfect.

Finally, we know how important it is to move a completed prototype to production so that it can get on the market as soon as possible. Once the prototypes design has been approved, we can easily transition it to our in-house production side. We want to be your one-stop machine shop for all prototyping services.

CNC prototyping services we offer:

  • Variety of capabilities such as extrusion, bending, folding, stamping, welding, cutting, spinning, etc.
  • Variety of materials such as stainless steel, aluminum, etc.
  • Both complex and simple part geometries
  • Tight tolerances (as tight as 0.0001” inches for some parts)

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What is a Prototype?

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 instance, many companies turn to Roberson Machine Company to build a physical part quickly in order to capture a sales opportunity or validate a design.

Prototyping is a very beneficial practice that can be used for:

  • Showing customers and investors a physical model of your product in as little amount of time as possible
  • Exhibiting the appearance, features, and dimensions of your product
  • Creating multiple separate versions of the product with differing colors, surface textures, and finishing processes
  • Ensuring that all parts are standardized in terms of size, shape, dimension, and quality
  • Testing the product on the market before bringing it to full production
  • Finding and fixing potentially costly design defects before it ever touches the market
  • Improving and streamlining the entire production process

Overall, rapid prototyping in Arlington saves money, time, and hassle by creating one 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 can help your company realize a variety of cost savings.

Who Utilizes Prototype Machining In Arlington, TX?

Multiple Arlington, TX industries have recognized the advantages of prototype machining and utilize it to limit the chance of disruptions in the development phase. Roberson Machine Company has successfully contracted with a sizable number of companies, big and small, to meet their prototype manufacturing needs. We have helped the following Arlington, TX industries and others develop prototypes efficiently and under budget:

  • With the advent of “just-in-time” manufacturing, the automotive industry needs new parts to be developed as quickly as possible and in any quantity. Roberson Tool works with Arlington, TX automotive manufacturers as small as local custom shops and as large as OEM manufacturers to produce prototype parts in multiple materials, delivered affordably and on time.
  • Arlington, TX oil and energy firms have notable requirements for prototypes: they must be made to withstand the rigors of underground pipeline burial, mining, and refining. Roberson answers these demands by excelling in machining prototypes made from exotic materials such as brass, alloy steel, and even plastics.
  • The Arlington, TX medical industry requires parts to be developed to some of the most demanding tolerances in the machining industry: after all, making sure that defective parts do not make it to market is quite literally a matter of life and death. Moreover, medical parts are often extremely small and complicated in design. Roberson Machine Company has in our shop the latest 5-axis CNC machining tools that can not only quickly produce medical part prototypes regardless of size, but also provide process and tracking reports required by the FDA.
  • Aerospace manufacturers demand parts with intricate geometries and dimensions, and in a large number of cases using specialized metals that can withstand high temperatures and altitude. Moreover, the special pressures and characteristics of flight require parts made to exacting tolerance and design standards. Our experienced technicians are ready to take on the unique demands of aerospace prototype manufacturing, and our TX machine shop is driven to deliver aerospace manufacturers parts built to the highest standard of quality.

This experience in prototype manufacturing for multiple TX industries allows Roberson Machine Company to be a true partner throughout the manufacturing process. Our experienced team of specialists can help you recognize flaws in your product, suggest design and reliability improvements, and otherwise improve the quality of your Arlington, TX end product while reducing your R&D costs.

Why Use CNC Machining for Rapid Prototyping in Arlington, TX

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

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

  • More accurate – Computer-controlled machines use modern cutters that are extremely precise and accurate in order to create parts with very tight tolerances.
  • Quicker – Modern CNC machine can typically create one part in a matter of minutes, which is ideal for getting the end-results to market quickly.
  • Many different materials to work with – CNC machine tools are able to work with virtually any machinable material, which includes many types of plastic substrates and metals. Product developers can then test different materials to see which is best for their application.
  • Fixed tooling is not necessary – CNC machined parts do not require the use of separate tools and dies, which helps reduce 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. Altering digital instructions is simple and only takes a few minutes with CNC machining.

Prototype Manufacturing Near Me Arlington, TX | Roberson Machine Company

CNC machining is an ideal solution for product developers who need high-quality and quick parts in small volumes for testing samples and prototyping. When you choose Roberson Machine Company, we will work with you at every point to ensure that your needs are fully addressed, your designs are crafted to perfection, and the final product is delivered to you on time.

Contact us for CNC prototyping Arlington services of all kinds. Call 573-646-3996 for a free quote.

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