Automotive Manufacturing Services
Prototek's automotive manufacturing services include:
- Instant Quotes and Engineer-Assisted Quotes
- Price Breaks on High-Volume Orders
- Precision and Repeatability
- Prototyping and Production-Grade Parts
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Instant and
Engineer-Assisted
Quotes - 100+ Materials
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40+ Surface
Finishes -
Certifications:
ISO 9001, AS9100D, ITAR,
and CMMC Level 2
- Instant and Engineer-Assisted Quotes
- 100+ Materials
- 40+ Surface Finishes
- Certifications: ISO 9001, AS9100D, ITAR, and CMMC Level 2
-
Instant and
Engineer-Assisted
Quotes - 100+ Materials
-
40+ Surface
Finishes -
Certifications:
ISO 9001, AS9100D, ITAR,
and CMMC Level 2 -
In-House Services: 3D Printing,
CNC Machining, Urethane Casting,
and Sheet Metal Fabrication
Digital Manufacturing Made Simple.
Upload your manufacturing project’s CAD file.
We review your file and provide manufacturability design (DFM) feedback.
We complete precision manufacturing using certified processes.
Our team ships the finished product to you anywhere in the USA.
Don't Let Your Project Stall Out – We're Here to Help
Get parts done to spec in days anywhere in the USA, including specialized components for EV lightweighting, under-hood high-temp components, and custom aftermarket accessories. Prototek is your premier partner for accelerating innovation, from EV prototypes to aftermarket production.
We offer end-to-end automotive parts manufacturing and fast prototyping solutions that meet stringent standards, including AS9100D-compliant processes and ISO 9001:2015. Our facilities have a large capacity for bridge tooling and production runs, enabling flexible scalability.
Why Do Automotive Companies Use Prototek?
The automotive industry evolves fast. Prototek is the automotive parts manufacturer that can keep pace and help you stay ahead of the curve, whether you are creating the next EV, redesigning internal combustion engines for more efficiency, or creating aftermarket parts. Companies across the country trust Prototek for prototyping and production parts from validation to fit and function testing, and complex assemblies, such as headlight housings, intake manifolds, and dashboard clusters.
Our production capabilities bridge the gap, keeping your assembly line moving with urethane casting or rapid injection molding. We help you streamline supply chains with sub-assemblies ready for final vehicle integration. Achieve pristine surfaces for vehicles with our expert sanding, painting, and texturing services.
Our In-House and Vetted Network Solutions
Prototek is the perfect choice for automotive manufacturing projects. With over 30 years of industry experience, we have served a wide range of clients across various automotive sectors, from racecar teams and autonomous vehicles to commercial trucking and consumer vehicles. We have invested heavily in state-of-the-art equipment and technologies for delivering complex automotive parts and components with absolute precision and accuracy.
Our comprehensive services include:
3D Printing
Make parts on demand, regardless of minimum order quantities, reducing waste and cutting costs. Options include industrial stereolithography (SLA), selective laser sintering (SLS), and HP Multi-Jet Fusion. Automotive additive manufacturing is ideal for complex, organic shapes, such as HVAC ducting, fluid reservoirs, custom jigs and fixtures, and lightweight EV battery brackets.
CNC Machining
Achieve cost-effective, high-precision, and repeatable results with our CNC machining for automotive parts. With high-speed 3-axis and 5-axis milling and turning capabilities and wire and sinker EDM, we set the standard for functional metal parts and excellent surface finishes. Ideal applications include cylinder heads, suspension knuckles, brake calipers, and transmission housings.
Sheet Metal Fabrication
Produce lightweight and durable vehicle components with brake press forming, waterjet, and laser cutting. We tailor each piece to individual design specifications, especially structural brackets and chassis components.
Casting and Molding
Create durable, precise, and uniform parts with silicone molding (RTV) and injection molding. We provide scalable production solutions for 20 to over 1,000 parts, including gaskets, seals, interior buttons, knobs, and lenses.
Added Value Services
We offer various additional services to ensure verification and aesthetic perfection, including 3D scanning, welded parts and fabrication, hardware and assembly services, and a myriad of advanced finishing and post-processing options.
- Are you ready to make your manufacturing project a reality, or do you have questions?
What Do You Get When You Work With Prototek?
Prototek is more than a manufacturer. We are your pit crew, whether you need large-scale production runs or 3D Printing for automotive parts. Our team of experts comprises certified engineers, machinists, and technicians who work with you every step of the way. They help you select the right process for the right stage, keep projects on track for critical launch deadlines, and optimize your CAD for lightweighting.
Notable Materials for the Automotive Industry
For a full list of suitable materials we offer, or if your project requires specialty materials, please get in touch with us.
Acrylonitrile Buadiene Styrene (ABS)
A lightweight thermoplastic, acrylonitrile butadiene styrene, is one of the most popular polymers in the automotive industry. It is common in interior components, such as dashboards and trim, as well as in exterior components, such as grilles and mirror housings. ABS is impact-resistant, durable, rigid, and easy to mold.
Aluminum
Aluminum is lightweight with a high strength-to-weight ratio. It can reduce a vehicle’s mass by about 50% compared to steel. Improving fuel efficiency for combustion engines and range for electric vehicles. Under the hood, aluminum is used in transmission housings and battery enclosures, while on the exterior, it is common in doors and hoods.
Copper
Copper is valuable in conventional cars and even more so in EVs. It is highly electrically and thermally conductive, as well as corrosion-resistant. Common uses include windings, busbars, foils, connecting sensors, radiators, and more. Copper is highly recyclable, which makes it a sustainable material.
Iron
More specifically, cast iron is common in engine blocks, brake discs, drums, and calipers. It is heavy-duty, heat-resistant, and vibration-dampening. This material is very heavy, though, and use is thoughtful and strategic. Even so, the iron and cast iron can still make up the majority of a vehicle’s total weight. Other common irons are grey iron, nodular iron, and compacted graphite iron.
Polypropylene (PP)
Polypropylene is also one of the most common plastics found in automobiles. Its use is common in bumpers, dashboards, interior door panels, engine covers, and more. It is lightweight, impact- and chemical-resistant, and absorbs shock.
Steel
Steel is common in structural components and frames due to its high strength, rigidity, and crash-energy absorption. Advanced high-strength steels (AHSS) make lighter, safer, and more fuel-efficient vehicles. Beyond frames, steel is used for roofs, exhaust systems, and engine parts. Other common types of steel are galvanized steel and stainless steel.
Accelerate Your Automotive Development
Partner with Prototek for exceptional product quality, attention to detail, and excellent customer service. Fill out our online form to get an instant quote for prototypes or contact a solution engineer for production programs.