Prototype Components

Prototype products are used to support design validation, physical testing and design iteration before a component moves into full production. They allow manufacturers to assess the physical part and identify potential design issues before making a production commitment.

Prototyping allows potential design issues to be identified and addressed before significant tooling and production costs are committed. Testing a physical prototype can also provide useful feedback for refining the design before moving into full production.

Optimas International supplies prototype components using materials including aluminium, resin, Nylon and mild steel. Material selection depends on the purpose of the prototype and how closely it needs to represent the intended production component.

Yes. Prototype components can support form, fit and function testing, with material selection considered according to the type of validation required. Optimas International can help identify a suitable prototype material based on the intended test and production requirements.

Yes. We can supply single, one-off prototypes as well as pre-production validation runs, supporting customers through different stages of product development and design iteration.

Prototype products are intended to support rapid design iteration, allowing manufacturers to test and refine designs through successive development stages. Turnaround depends on the component, material, manufacturing method and specification required.

Where practical, material selection can be made to represent the intended production component as closely as possible for the required validation. This can help provide more meaningful results when assessing the prototype’s form, fit or function.

Yes. First Article Inspection Reports (FAIR) can be provided where required to document conformity against a supplied drawing or specification. This can help customers verify that the prototype meets the agreed requirements.

Our prototype supply supports the development and validation stages before a component moves into full production. By helping customers test and refine designs at prototype stage, we can support the transition towards a production-ready component.

Prototype requirements can be defined against the relevant drawing, specification and intended testing requirements. Material, dimensions and other component requirements can then be considered to ensure the prototype is suitable for the intended validation.