Werix Metal — precision sheet metal fabrication
Project Stage 01

Rapid Prototyping

3–7 day sheet metal fabrication samples — no die cost, starting from a single piece. Same precision manufacturing materials and processes, from the first piece.

1+ pcs3–7 day delivery±0.1mm precisionZero die cost
Rapid sheet metal prototyping: folded prototype parts ready for engineer review

What You Get

Quote, DFM feedback, and delivered samples — all from one factory, within days.

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Quote Within 24h

Upload your product files or describe your specs — our engineers will provide a quote within 24 hours.

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3–7 Day Delivery

Fiber laser cut and CNC brake formed — functional samples delivered in as fast as 3 business days.

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Zero Die Cost

No dies, no molds. Direct from design to physical part — ideal for design validation.

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Direct Engineer Access

Chat with our in-house engineers for DFM feedback, material guidance, and design optimization — free.

How It Works

From upload to delivery in 4 steps — no login, no commitment.

  1. 01

    Submit Your Design

    Upload STEP, DXF, DWG, IGES, PDF, or image files — or describe your part dimensions and material.

  2. 02

    Quote & DFM Review (24h)

    Our engineers review your design, confirm pricing, and provide manufacturability feedback within 24 hours.

  3. 03

    Confirm Final Plan

    Review the quote and DFM feedback with your engineer — finalize material, dimensions, and tolerances before production.

  4. 04

    Sample Delivery (3–7d)

    Laser cut, CNC brake folded, finished and shipped. Samples start from a single piece. Sample fee is fully refundable with any production order.

Prototyping Capabilities

Cutting, forming, welding and stamping run on our own floor; finishing is coordinated through partner shops we schedule and inspect ourselves.

See prototyping capabilities

Fiber Laser Cutting

±0.1mm, 0.3–5.0mm gauge

High-speed contour cutting for complex geometries — burr-free edges, no die cost.

CNC Press Brake Bending

6-axis, ±0.5° accuracy

Precision formed flanges, channels, and enclosures from flat pattern to 3D.

TIG / MIG / Spot Welding

AL, SS, carbon steel

Leak-proof seam welds and structural joints — IP65 rated options available.

Surface Finishing

Powder coat, anodize, plating

Finishing through partner shops we select, schedule and inspect — all under one purchase order.

Materials Available

Common alloys in stock — ready for same-week cutting.

Aluminum

AL5052 / AL6061 / AL3003

Stainless Steel

SUS304 / SUS316 / SUS316L

Carbon Steel

SPCC / SECC / Q235

Copper / Brass

C11000 / H62

See prototyping materials

⁦"Prototyped 20 SECC enclosures for our sensor housings. Bend radii and hole positions all within spec, material certs included without us asking. They suggested adding a hem to one edge for rigidity — we hadn't thought of that, turned out to be a good improvement."⁩

ErikDenmark· Mechanical Engineer

⁦"We evaluated four Asian suppliers before committing to these guys. What set them apart was the DFM feedback — they flagged a sharp internal radius that would have cracked in SPCC at 1.5mm and recommended 2mm with a 3× bend radius. First article laser cuts were within ±0.1mm, bend angles matched our GD&T callouts perfectly across a 300-piece pilot."⁩

TomUnited States· Manufacturing Engineer

End-to-End B2B Solutions

Engineering reference

The pages our engineers quote from. Volume, tooling and inspection decisions are explained in full there.

Sheet metal prototype costWhat a prototype costs and which drivers move the number.Sheet metal design for manufacturabilityThe DFM rules checked before your prototype is quoted.Sheet metal tolerancesWhat tolerance is realistic on laser-cut and bent parts.Prototype vs production costWhere the per-part crossover sits between prototype and tooling.

Need more than 50 parts?

Move to Low Volume Production — same factory, same quality, flexible batch sizes and batch traceability.

Low Volume Production
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Add turnkey assembly

Hardware installation, wiring, testing, and packaging — receive finished products, not loose parts.

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Ready to Prototype?

Upload your product files or describe your specs — our engineers will provide a quote with DFM feedback within 24 hours.

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ISO 9001 · Quality Assurance

Checked at every stage

Four-step quality control from raw material to shipment. Precision inspection at every stage. FAI reports provided on request.

WERIX Metal is certified to the ISO 9001 quality management standard.

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Incoming Material

Each batch of raw sheet metal checked for thickness, grade, and surface finish before production begins.

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In-Process Check

First-article inspection and random sampling at every workstation: laser, bend, weld, stamp.

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Final Inspection

Dimensions checked against customer drawings. Precision instruments used for tight-tolerance parts.

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Shipment Audit

Packaging, labeling, and surface protection inspected before dispatch. Each batch traced.

Frequently asked questions

How long does sheet metal prototyping take?

Three to seven business days from drawing approval for laser-cut and CNC-bent parts. Because laser cutting and press-brake bending need no tooling, a prototype can be produced without any up-front die investment. Start a sample at the prototyping page.

Is there a minimum order quantity for prototypes?

One piece. Sheet metal fabrication carries no tooling cost, so a single prototype and a fifty-piece pilot run use the same process and the same drawing.

What files do you need to quote a prototype?

STEP, IGES or a 3D PDF for the geometry, and DXF or DWG for flat parts. A drawing carrying tolerances, material and surface finish removes ambiguity; if there is no drawing yet we quote from the 3D model and flag what needs specifying.

Can the design still change after the first sample?

Yes — that is the point of prototyping on laser and brake. Revisions are re-cut rather than re-tooled, so a changed hole pattern or bend radius costs setup time, not a die. We track the drawing revision against each sample.

What happens once the prototype is approved?

The approved drawing moves to whichever process suits the volume — turret punching or progressive die stamping — while keeping the same datum scheme and inspection plan, so the production part matches the sample you signed off.

How much does a sheet metal prototype cost?

Prototyping carries no tooling cost, so price is material plus a little setup and programming - generally far below a tooled part. Use the cost calculator for an indicative number, then a senior engineer confirms within 24 hours.

Can I prototype in the same material as production?

Yes. Prototypes are cut and bent from the production-grade alloy (5052, 304, etc.), so the sample's fit and finish match the eventual run. See the materials library for the grades we keep in stock.

What is the fastest way to get a prototype made?

Send a STEP or IGES model through the quote form; laser cutting and press-brake bending need no tooling, so a sample is often cut the same day the drawing is approved. Sampling runs 3-7 business days.

Can the prototype move straight to mass production?

Yes. The approved drawing transfers to turret punching or progressive-die stamping without changing datum or inspection plan, so the production part matches the sample you signed off. See mass production for the volume step.

What bend radius and hole rules apply to my prototype?

The same DFM rules as production: keep bends at or above the minimum radius for the alloy (1×t for 5052, 2–4×t for 6061) and holes at least 2× thickness from bends and edges. Because prototypes are laser-cut and bent with no tooling, a design change is a re-cut rather than a re-tool, so you can tighten or relax these during sampling. Our DFM guide and bend radius guide explain the limits.