Prototyping is a process done by manufacturers that do one-offs to engineering businesses. Suppliers that are able to produce prototypes of the four attached parts are sought. Spending an impressive £300,000 a year in the subcontract machining sector, this company specialises in the manufacture of industrial equipment and has regular requirements within this field. The project itself encompasses a number of different materials and machining processes, including milling, turning and thread cutting. Alongside the prototypes, quotes are sought on the production runs that are scheduled to follow, meaning that the successful supplier wins not only the job in question, but also a new long-term customer.
This couplings manufacturer - who outsources £120,000 worth of machining work each year - seeks the assistance of a supplier who is able to produce the attached pin dowel from hardened 303 Stainless Steel. There are elements of turning, chamfering and grinding involved in this project.
This company operates within the industrial machinery sector, spending upwards of 300,000 on subcontract machining services every year. They are currently trying to identify a new supplier who is able to assist them with the manufacture of prototype hanger jackets - parts which are to be manufactured from aluminium alloy. In addition to the prototypes, the client also seeks quotes on the production runs that are due to follow.
Machined prototype parts are currently sought on behalf of a company with a £25,000 annual spend on this type of work. They are looking to partner with a supplier who has the immediate capacity available to produce 2-5 off aluminium triangles as per the attached drawing, to be delivered prior to the 5th June. Owing to the fast turnaround required, interested parties are asked to make contact with the client at their earliest convenience if they feel they can assist. As well as the prototypes, the chosen supplier will also be asked to lend their services to the production runs that are due to follow.
This engineering design company seeks the assistance of a supplier that is able to produce a prototype component from aluminium. They initially seek 1 off, with potential for much larger batches once testing is complete. The part in question will be used within the construction industry and there may also be potential for further prototyping work from the client in question.
This manufacturer of veterinary products, who outsources £110,000 of machining work each year, seeks the assistance of a machinist who can add two ball valves to the design of a handheld double syringe. Present manufacturers of miniature ball valves will be an ideal match for this enquiry. This is a new part for the company in question and therefore supplier input is welcomed.
A company that specialises in the manufacture of material handling and storage equipment and spends a massive £4million a year on subcontract processes, requires machining of the attached prototype components. The client is initially looking to have prototype parts machined from solidbut the production runs will be cast Owing to the buyer's impressive annual spend, there may be scope for the successful suppliers to lend their services to additional projects from this company moving forward.Client would like the prototypes to be made form Zinc plated mild steel or stainless steel.
This start-up machining company is seeking assistance from a supplier who can manufacture the attached assembly as it is outside of their remit. As they have never subbed out before, this is an opportunity to strike up a relationship to be offered ongoing work in the future.
Interesting project for the manufacture of a prototype, which will be used within an engine for the automotive industry. This is to be machined from aluminium, for a company who spends in excess of £40,000 per year on outsourced machining.
Supplier required for rapid prototyping work. These parts are to be made from plastic such as ABS white, PA 6 and PA 66. These will be used in the electronics industry for this buyer who has an annual spend of £100,000 on all outsourced machining.
