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Prototype Handles Bent for Customer Sampling
High-precision CNC bending of 304 stainless rods into long prototype carry handles - customer sample parts made on production machines, ready to fit-test.
Key Specifications
- Materials
- 304 stainless steel rod
Key Features
- Prototypes bent on real production CNC
- Sample parts match future batch geometry
- Long handles formed without twist
- Fit-test ready straight off the machine
Why Prototype on Production Machines?
Short answer: Because prototypes should predict the batch. This video shows 304 stainless rods bent into long carry handles on the same CNC machines that will run the order - samples that fit-test truthfully.
What the Video Demonstrates
| Step | Operation | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Program loaded | Design geometry |
| 2 | Handle bent | Production accuracy |
| 3 | Sample checked | Fit-test ready |
| 4 | Feedback loop | Design tweaks same day |
Key Applications
- New appliance handle development
- Enclosure and case grip design
- Fixture and jig prototyping
Prototype Path Compared
| 3D printed | Bent on production CNC (shown) |
|---|---|
| Wrong material | Real metal behavior |
| Wrong stiffness | Final spring rates |
| Visual check only | Functional check |
FAQ
How fast can samples ship? Simple parts often go out within days of the drawing.
Does the prototype price change for batches? Program reuse makes the production run cheaper.
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