At A&B Sheet Metal Works, we turn ideas into reality. Our Prototype Design & Production services help contractors, manufacturers, inventors, and engineers bring concepts to life with precision-built metal components — built right the first time.

Whether you’re refining a new product, testing a mechanical concept, or preparing for full production, our team works closely with you to design, fabricate, and perfect your prototype before it goes to market.

What Is Prototype Design & Production?

Prototype design and production is the process of creating a functional, real-world version of a product or component before it moves into full-scale manufacturing.

This stage allows you to:

• Test fit and function
• Identify improvements
• Validate engineering plans
• Reduce costly production errors
• Refine materials and tolerances

At A&B Sheet Metal Works, we help you move from concept to working prototype quickly and efficiently.

Our Prototype Capabilities

We provide end-to-end metal prototyping services, including:

🔹 Concept Review & Design Collaboration

Bring us your drawings, sketches, CAD files, or even just your idea. We collaborate with you to refine dimensions, materials, and manufacturability before fabrication begins.

🔹 Precision Sheet Metal Fabrication

We produce high-quality prototypes using:

• Stainless steel
• Aluminum
• Mild steel
• Galvanized steel
• Copper and specialty metals

🔹 CNC Cutting & Forming

Our advanced equipment ensures:

• Tight tolerances
• Accurate repeatability
• Clean bends and edges
• Professional-grade finish

🔹 Welding & Assembly

We offer MIG and TIG welding along with precision assembly to ensure your prototype functions exactly as intended.

🔹 Short-Run & Pre-Production Batches

Once your prototype is approved, we can immediately transition into small batch or scaled production runs.

Who We Work With

Our prototype design and production services support:

• Product developers
• Engineers
• Contractors
• Industrial manufacturers
• Construction companies
• Equipment designers
• Startups launching new hardware

Whether you’re developing industrial components, architectural elements, brackets, housings, enclosures, or custom assemblies — we help bridge the gap between idea and production.

Why Choose A&B Sheet Metal Works for Prototyping?

✔ Collaborative Approach

We don’t just build what’s on paper — we help improve it. Our experience in fabrication allows us to identify cost-saving design improvements and production efficiencies early in the process.

✔ Faster Turnaround

Local production in Portland means faster revisions, easier communication, and quicker delivery compared to outsourcing.

✔ Production-Ready Thinking

We build prototypes with full-scale manufacturing in mind, helping you avoid redesigns when it’s time to scale up.

✔ Decades of Metal Expertise

Our team understands metal behavior, structural integrity, material performance, and real-world application — ensuring your prototype isn’t just functional, but durable.

From Prototype to Full Production

One of the biggest advantages of working with A&B Sheet Metal Works is our ability to seamlessly move your project from:

Concept → Prototype → Pre-Production → Full Production

This continuity ensures:

• Design consistency
• Accurate replication
• Reduced downtime
• Cost control

You won’t need to switch vendors when it’s time to scale.

Serving Portland & Surrounding Areas

We proudly provide prototype metal fabrication services throughout:

• Portland, OR
• Gresham
• Clackamas
• Beaverton
• Hillsboro
• Vancouver, WA

If you’re developing a new product or refining an existing design, we’re ready to help you bring it to life.

Request a Prototype Consultation

Have drawings or an idea ready to go?

📞 Call A&B Sheet Metal Works
📧 Send us your plans for review

Let’s build your prototype the right way — with precision, durability, and production-ready quality.