Automotive Prototyping & Manufacturing
Get high-quality manufacturing services for custom automotive prototypes and production parts. Launch products faster, reduce risks, and streamline production with on-demand production at competitive prices.
- Production-grade products
- ISO 9001:2015 certified
- 24/7 engineering support
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Why manufacture automotive parts with 3ERP?
We have extensive experience prototyping and manufacturing automotive parts, including projects for leading automotive companies. Rapid prototyping techniques help produce high-performance physical prototypes for rigorous verification and testing.
ISO certified
ISO9001-2015 certification supports rigorous consistency and quality control.
Huge production capacity
Orders can range from one-off engine prototypes to full production of molded covers.
Range of services
Manufacturing technologies span CNC machining, 3D printing, injection molding, and sheet metal.
Short lead time
Facilities and partner capacity help fulfill orders quickly at different quantities.
Skilled and experienced
Engineers have manufactured automotive parts for over a decade.
Easy quotation system
Designs are reviewed immediately for fast and accurate project quotation.
Automotive prototyping and manufacturing with 3ERP
3ERP provides automotive customers with rapid prototyping and production services including CNC machining, injection molding, 3D printing, and sheet metal fabrication.
Our expert team helps bring new product concepts to life, from first article prototypes to production-ready components.
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What kind of automotive parts can we make?
Automotive programs require metal and plastic parts with tight tolerances, certified materials, and excellent quality control.
Case study
Rapid tooling for tail lights
The combination of rapid tooling and injection molding allows automotive companies to order small batches of moldings in a much shorter timeframe than regular injection molding.
3ERP fabricated hundreds of car tail lights, including housing, reflector, light guide, bezel, outer lens, and other components.
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CNC Machining
CNC milling and turning for prototypes and production parts.
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Injection Molding
Low-volume prototype moldings and mass production moldings.
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3D Printing
Cutting-edge additive manufacturing for metal or plastic parts.
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Sheet Metal Fabrication
Laser cutting, bending, stamping, spinning, punching, and welding.
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Interior parts
Steering wheels, dashboards, and consoles can be prototyped and tested for grip, color, durability, and wear.
Exterior parts
Bumpers, headlights, tail lights, and door handles can be evaluated for safety and repeated use.
Functional parts
Air components, engine covers, and filter housings can be tested in high-temperature vehicle environments.
Automotive Part Gallery
High-precision automotive prototypes and production parts for worldwide clients.
Automotive manufacturing materials
Common material choices for automotive projects are listed below.
| Material | Best technologies | Example parts |
|---|---|---|
| Steel | CNC machining, rapid tooling | Brake components, engine components |
| Aluminum | CNC machining, rapid tooling, sheet metal | Cylinder heads, manifolds, ductwork, housings |
| Titanium | CNC machining, SLM 3D printing | Engine valves, axle shafts, pipes, pumps, turbines |
| PA(Nylon) | CNC machining, SLS 3D printing, injection molding | Peripheral engine parts, covers and housings |
| PMMA | CNC machining, injection molding | Lighting components |
| Silicone | Liquid silicone injection molding | Seals, cover assemblies, fluid management devices |
Applicable Finishes For Automotive Industry
3ERP offers a wide variety of high-level surface finishes for custom automotive parts.
| Name | Applicable to | Feature | Thickness |
|---|---|---|---|
| As machined | Metals & Plastics | Tool marks visible | N/A |
| Sanding & Polishing | Metals & Plastics | Brushed & gloss mirror surface | 0.02-0.05mm removed |
| Sand, Bead Blasted | Metals & Plastics | Matt or satin surface | N/A |
| Painted | Metals & Plastics | Matt, gloss, texture | 0.05mm to 0.1mm |
| Powder coat | Metals | Matt, gloss & texture | 0.05mm to 0.15mm |
| Anodized | Aluminum | Smooth, matt & gloss | 0.002mm to 0.04mm |
| E-Coating | Metals | Matt & gloss black | 0.015mm to 0.035mm |
| Nickel Plating | Metals | Gloss silver | 0.004mm to 0.05mm |
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See what satisfied customers have said about automotive prototyping, precision manufacturing, and project delivery.
3ERP delivered high-quality prototype manufacturing with clear communication and reliable lead time.
FSAE School of Engineering
3ERP delivered high-quality prototype manufacturing with clear communication and reliable lead time.
Trent L.
3ERP delivered high-quality prototype manufacturing with clear communication and reliable lead time.