Precision Prototyping Services
Bring your vision to life with a high-quality rapid prototyping service you can rely upon to get the job done.
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Turning Your Idea into Reality
It’s all well and good having a fantastic idea for a new product, but is it feasible and functional? From providing proof of concept to producing test components, using a precision prototyping service is the ideal way to help your vision come to life.
At Mantec Engineering, we are specialists at manufacturing bespoke, ad-hoc, and limited run prototypes — while offering targeted advice on elements such as material selection, tolerances, machining techniques, and potential improvements. Your vision is in safe hands with us.
Sectors We Support
Mantec Engineering excels at providing holistic precision prototyping services to a wide range of global industries, including:
Chemical
Defence
Energy
Food & Drink
Oil & Gas
Rail
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Looking for help with getting your product idea ready for market? Contact us today for a quick quote.
Or call: 0161 223 8166
The Precision Prototyping Specialists
The most important thing when getting a product idea ready for market is that your prototypes are of the best quality possible, while being economical to manufacture. Our winning combination of continuous investment in technical development, cutting-edge, multi-axis CNC machinery, and highly-skilled workforce ensures everything we manufacture is to your exact specifications.
We employ a rigorous, ISO 9001:2015 certified, quality control procedure that delivers on your requirements, on time and on budget. Our commitment to quality and service, combined with our unrivalled expertise, has seen clients from across the UK trust us with their precision prototyping needs.
With You at Every Step
Bringing a product idea to life can be a complex process, so it’s important to work with a company that will support you all the way. We’ll use the latest software to prove your concept, review its validity, and create 3D models that can easily be shared. This can be done from 2D drawings, rough sketches, or by reverse engineering existing components.
From there, we’ll discuss required tolerances and material selection, before bringing in our state-of-the-art equipment to manufacture your product. If required, we can effortlessly transition from prototyping to full production, so you can be completely confident in our ability to to take care of everything.
Our Precision Prototyping Machines
Mantec Engineering’s rapid prototyping capabilities are backed up by a powerful combination of CNC milling and turning machines.
Doosan VC 630/5AX
Thanks to its simultaneous 5-axis machining capability, the VC 630/5AX enables us to machine parts to completion in a single set-up.
Equipped with a Heidenhain iTNC 530 control and spindle speeds of 12,000-20,000rpm, this machine offers exceptional quality and great speed of production.
Doosan DNM 350/5AX
Highly-flexible, the 350/5AX can cope with all manners of specifications, no matter the complexity or sophistication required.
Its 5-axis, vertical machining centre boasts a high-rigid, high-speed spindle that is ideal for both heavy cutting and intricate workpiece shapes.
Doosan DNM650 Series 2
Perfect for when high cutting capacity is required, this machine excels at producing accurate, precisely-specified products, even in large volumes.
Fitted with a 1200rpm direct coupled spindle and thermal displacement cutting as standard, the DNM650 II delivers exceptional quality at all times.
Doosan Puma MX 2600ST x4
Boasting unparalleled flexibility, the powerful MX 2600ST effortlessly handles a wide range of operations — from providing standard CNC turning services to complex multi-axis simultaneous machining.
Its off-centre Y-axis +/- 115mm and integrated B-axis, coupled with combined machining and turning centres make high performance tasks a breeze.
Doosan Puma TT1800SY
Exceptional power and performance ensures maximum productivity from this machine. An 8″chuck with double spindles outputs 22kW 5,000rpm, with both turrets offering 12/24 positions.
Driven Tools (5.5kW 5,000rpm) and ±50mm Y-axis capability further enhance performance and provide flexibility.
Hurco VM10i (x2)
Offering powerful CNC milling capabilities, the compact VM10i is loaded with remarkably large capacity for its size.
Its larger work cube offers impressive X axis travel, while the advanced technologies on its WinMax control system helps to reduce cycle times by up to 30%, and significantly increase surface finish quality.
Ecoca MT2087 MC/500
Equipped with a sophisticated CNC control system, the MT2087 MC/500 effortlessly carries out complex operations and ensures consistently accurate results.
Its high-performance spindle motor allows for efficient material removal, making it ideal for achieving high tolerances and excellent surface finishes — as well as producing high-precision parts with intricate geometries.
Mitutoyo S9106 Crysta-Apex
The star of our metrology department, this coordinate measuring machine is packed with state-of-the-art technology to ensure very high accuracy at high speeds.
This handy piece of kit enables us to produce first article inspection reports to ensure compliance with even the strictest tolerance requirements.
Talk to Us About Your Prototyping Requirements
Have a product idea that you’re looking to get off the ground? Contact our team today to find out how our rapid prototyping service can help.
Or call: 0161 223 8166
A Trusted Provider of CNC Machining Services
We’re proud to be the precision engineering company of choice for some of the world’s most prestigious companies, including:
Frequently Asked Questions
Precision prototyping helps people who have a new product idea to prove their concept and manufacture test products for evaluation and testing. Clients can then review the integrity of their components and get a feel for the economics of production, before deciding on whether to progress with their idea or make any changes.
Precision prototyping is a multi-dimensional service that combines Computer Aided Design (CAD) technology and Computer Numerical Control (CNC) machining techniques to help clients navigate the early stages of product development. The aim is to iron out any potential issues with the component and get it ready for mass production.
The process can be used with a wide selection of materials such as steel, aluminium, plastics, copper, and brass. Exactly which base material is most suitable for the job can be determined during the consultation and evaluation stages.
If you have an idea for a new product, it’s important to prove your concept works and ensure that the item itself is suitable for mass-production. The last thing you need is to waste time and money manufacturing a large batch, only to find it’s not fit for purpose or can’t be made profitably. Rapid prototyping is the perfect solution for this problem.
By working with a specialist precision engineering company, you can ensure that your component is completely ready for mass-production, before you pull the trigger.
Precision prototyping services are extremely versatile and can be called upon to produce a wide range of products for many areas of industry. These include everything from aerospace, defence, and the railways, to food & drink, oil & gas, and the energy sector.
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If you need high-quality precision prototyping services, contact our team today and bring your vision to life.