Laser Cutting

PTM Prototype Capabilities Are On The Cutting Edge! PTM utilizes 3 and 5 axis laser technologies quite heavily during the prototype process. Whether we are cutting flat blanks for small prototype forming or trimming, punching holes and welding larger prototype parts, lasers play a key roll. PTM is also happy to provide laser support for third party clients. Equipment: (1) New, Turbo X-48 Champion/1000 watt/Max. Sheet Size: 4′ x 8′ (1) Super...

Prototype Tooling

Kirksite Dies, Jigs, Fixtures and Miscellaneous Tooling We marry start of the art software to our CNC machining centers, throw in “Lights out” wire EDM machines, and add automated grinding to get your prototype tooling built quickly and accurately. At this stage of the game, time really is money! By keeping our tool builds in house, we control not only the time line, but also the quality of the tool and most importantly the cost. From the...

Prototypes

Rapid metal prototypes are valuable production intent parts to: Verify a new design Validate fit and function Evaluate alternative designs Solve manufacturing issues Solve timing or launch issues Our prototype processes are also a great production alternative when requirements call for smaller quantity production runs! Check out the links below for additional details on our prototyping capabilities. Do you have a specific...

Prototype Images

Large Prototype Examples Appliance Panels ◄ Back Next ► Picture 1 of 22 Small Prototype Examples Assorted Clips-n-Clamps ◄ Back Next ► Picture 1 of 12

Small Prototype

Here at PTM, we utilize two distinctly different types of prototyping processes. During the initial design and analysis phase, we will determine which process best fits your project. Part size and shape are generally the driving determinant. Small clips, wire wraps, brackets, and fastener prototyping will generally follow the basic steps outlined below. Larger parts follow the general steps onlined on our large prototype page. Step One Step Two Step...

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Laser Cutting

"PTM Prototype Capabilities Are On The Cutting Edge! PTM utilizes 3 and 5 axis...

Prototype Tooling

"Kirksite Dies, Jigs, Fixtures and Miscellaneous Tooling We marry start of the...

Prototypes

"Rapid metal prototypes are valuable production intent parts...

Prototype Images

"Large Prototype Examples Appliance Panels ◄...

Small Prototype

"Here at PTM, we utilize two distinctly different types of prototyping...

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The PTM Prototype Advantage

advanced engineering PTM Corporation has been producing metal stampings and protoypes since 1972. Our expertise and experience is wide ranging, to include both large and small prototypes – something as small as a paperclip, wrap clamp or wire terminal, all the way up to car trunk lids, fenders, appliance panels or lawn mower decks. We literally wrote the book on prototyping metal stampings!

PTM’s production metal stampings and prototypes are found on an estimated 70-75% of all cars and light trucks on the road today. You may wonder why our clients trust us enough to put our metal stampings on such a huge percentage of their products. The answer is quite simple; we are really good at what we do! PTM Corporation ships 100 million production parts, and completes some 2000+ individual prototype jobs per year for both OEM and Tier clients.

We understand any metal stamper can bang out parts and build protos for you. By allowing PTM to design, prototype, build and then produce your parts in production, we eliminate multiple vendors, cut unnecessary steps in your supply chain, and most importantly cheat time. Bundling services also allows us to maximize our internal cross functional relationships, and provide you with a one stop source for cost saving solutions. And, we do it all in-house! Here’s the bottom line; taking advantage of our bundled services can save you up to 20% versus individually purchased solutions! Need proof? Let us quote your next proto to production project! Whether you purchase our services ala’carte or as a turnkey bundled program, we’re confident we can earn your business.

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