Capability

Rapid CNC Prototyping — 1-2 Week Turnaround

Validate your designs with production-quality prototypes machined from the actual materials your final parts will use.

Overview

Rapid Prototyping

TXSwiss offers rapid prototyping with 1-2 week turnaround from receipt of drawings. Unlike 3D printing or soft tooling, our CNC prototypes are machined from production-grade materials on the same Swiss CNC equipment used for production — so your prototypes reflect true production performance. Engineering feedback on manufacturability is included with every prototype order.

1-2 Weeks

Typical Lead Time

1 Piece

Minimum Order

Tooling Costs

Included

DFM Feedback

How It Works

The Process

We review your drawings or 3D models, provide DFM feedback within 24-48 hours, and begin machining once specifications are approved. Because Swiss CNC machines use bar stock rather than custom fixtures, setup is fast and there is no tooling cost. Your prototypes are machined from production-grade materials, inspected to your specifications, and shipped — typically within 1-2 weeks.

Specifications

Technical Specifications

Typical Lead Time1-2 weeks from drawing approval

Minimum Quantity1 piece (no minimum order)

DFM FeedbackIncluded with every quote — within 24-48 hours

MaterialsProduction-grade metals and engineering plastics

InspectionFull dimensional report included

File FormatsSTEP, IGES, SolidWorks, PDF drawings

Advantages

Key Advantages

Production-grade materials — prototypes perform like final parts

No tooling costs — Swiss CNC uses standard bar stock

DFM feedback identifies cost savings before production

Seamless transition from prototype to production on the same equipment

Multiple iterations at prototype pricing to dial in your design

Full inspection reports document prototype dimensions for comparison

Ideal For

Best Applications

New product development and design validation

Engineering change verification before production

Fit and function testing with real materials

Customer samples and sales demonstrations

Small-batch production while scaling up

Material comparison testing (same geometry, different alloys)

Related Capabilities

Tight Tolerance Machining

Tight Tolerance CNC Machining to ±0.0001"

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