Waukesha Metal Products provides early-stage prototyping services to support production-intent metal stamping and fabrication programs. Our prototyping process helps uncover design risks, validate manufacturability, and build a smoother path to high-volume production.
We support customers across industries — including automotive, aerospace, medical, and defense — by delivering custom metal prototypes that support faster launches and smarter decisions.
Early Engagement. Better Outcomes.
Our team uses prototyping to test fit, form, and function before tooling is finalized or production ramps up.
These early builds help:
- Identify risks before investing in hard tooling
- Improve part performance through iterative feedback
- Validate geometry and tolerances for complex assemblies
- Prepare the path for APQP, PPAP, or first-article inspection
- Support quoting, pricing, and planning for long-term production
We work closely with customers to align prototypes with production goals — whether the final part will be stamped, fabricated, or assembled using value-added services.
From Concept to Production
Prototype parts are produced in-house using many of the same resources that support high-volume work, including our fabrication equipment, forming simulation software, and design team.
Capabilities include:
- Metal stamping prototyping for progressive and stage tooling
- Sheet metal prototype parts using CNC turrets, lasers, and forming presses
- Fixture design and temporary tooling for pilot builds
- Hands-on feedback from engineers, toolmakers, and quality techs
Our team builds production knowledge into every stage.
Prototyping for Strategic Industries
We provide low-volume metal fabrication and metal stamping prototypes to support:
- Early product development in the automotive industry
- New design validation in medical and aerospace applications
- Ongoing part refinement for defense, industrial, and security components
No matter the industry, our goal is to improve readiness, reduce risk, and help customers make smarter, faster decisions about what comes next.
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