Vehicle prototypes.
Body. Chassis.
Automotive R&D.
Transportation industry prototyping. Vehicle body panels, chassis components, interior trim, EV battery housings. Production-representative materials, automotive standards.
Key principles.
Aluminum / steel
Vehicle body panels. 5052 aluminum or hot-dip galvanized steel.
Steel / aluminum
Chassis frame components. Heavy steel structural.
Painted plastic
Painted plastic trim. Premium paint quality.
Aluminum
EV battery enclosures. Sealed thermal management.
Optical clear
Headlamp/taillight prototypes.
Per drawing
Customer-specific transportation hardware.
FAQ
PPAP / IATF documentation?
Automotive Production Part Approval Process. IATF 16949 documentation typical.
Production scaling?
Vehicle manufacturers 100K-10M/year. Tier 1 suppliers 50K-1M/year. Mass production scale.
Material grades?
Automotive-grade specific alloys. AISI cold-rolled. SAE specifications.
Safety testing?
Crash testing, environmental testing per regulatory requirements.
Lead time?
Prototype 4-6 weeks. PPAP qualification 12-24 weeks. Production ramp 6 months+.
OEM relationships?
Tier 1 supplier integration. Customer OEM holds final assembly.