Prototype production

Aikerly‘s  Services and Capabilities

Our services encompass various aspects of product development and manufacturing，Our capabilities include customized materials production, forging, casting, machining, metal surface treatment, heat treatment, Mg alloy and Ti alloy 3D printing techniques.

Prototype Production

Aikerly supports prototype development for magnesium alloys, aluminum alloys, titanium alloys, and carbon fiber composites, with manufacturing methods selected according to the component geometry, material, functional requirements, production volume, and validation objectives.

Engineering-Led Prototype Manufacturing

Prototype production begins with an engineering review to determine the most appropriate manufacturing route. The objective is not simply to produce a prototype, but to create a prototype that provides meaningful evidence for design, material, manufacturing, and performance decisions.

CNC Machining

CNC machining provides high dimensional accuracy and repeatability for functional prototypes and precision components.

It is particularly suitable for:

• Magnesium alloys, Aluminum alloy, Titanium alloys components

• Complex machined geometries

• Functional prototypes requiring dimensional verification

• Prototype quantities from one-off parts to small batches

CNC machining can also provide a practical bridge between engineering prototypes and production manufacturing.

Additive Manufacturing

Additive manufacturing can be used for rapid development of selected metal or composite prototypes, depending on the material and required process.

For titanium alloys, qualified metal additive manufacturing processes can produce complex geometries that may be difficult or uneconomical to machine.

For carbon fiber products, additive manufacturing may be used for selected polymer-based or fiber-reinforced prototype structures.

Material, process capability, dimensional requirements, and post-processing requirements should be evaluated before selecting an additive manufacturing route.

Carbon Fiber Lamination

Carbon fiber lamination builds composite structures by placing carbon fiber reinforcement in defined orientations and consolidating the laminate with a suitable resin system.

It is suitable for:

• Lightweight structural prototypes

• Carbon fiber reinforced components

• Composite housings and panels

• Functional prototypes requiring specific stiffness-to-weight characteristics

Fiber orientation, laminate thickness, resin system, curing process, and tooling method can significantly affect final performance.

Casting

Casting can be considered for magnesium alloy and titanium alloy prototypes where the component geometry, material requirements, and production objectives justify a cast manufacturing route.

It is particularly relevant for:

• Complex geometries

• Components with integrated features

• Larger or near-net-shape prototypes

• Designs intended for eventual cast production

Prototype casting may require temporary or prototype tooling depending on the process and component requirements.

Prototype-to-Validation Workflow

Aikerly treats prototype production as part of an engineering validation process:

Engineering Review → Process Selection → Prototype Manufacturing → Inspection → Functional Validation

Dimensional inspection, material verification, surface evaluation, and functional testing can be incorporated according to project requirements.

The appropriate prototype method depends on material, geometry, tolerance, quantity, tooling requirements, cost, lead time, and validation objectives.

Aikerly can evaluate these factors and recommend a practical manufacturing route before prototype production begins.