Prototype
Prototype function
Prototyping is an essential service that is provided by Alternative Components for short run quantities or to confirm part fit and function before committing to production tools. The prototype service also researches and develops new fabricating processes that are required to produce new product.
Shown below are just a few examples of the prototypes that Alternative Components is capable of. Alternative Components welcomes inquiries about capabilities. Please contact Sales or Prototype Dept. with any questions.
.032" dia. hole drilled in a 3/16 tube with out chip generation |
Restrictor orifice formed in the end of a 5/16" male quick connect end form in SS |
.120" wall SS hose connector nipple for heat exchanger |
45 deg. miter joint, furnace brazed |
Stainless steel fuel tube with beads on swages close to a bend |
Outside view of a funnel with rolled in lip retainer called the soup can assembly |
Inside view of a funnel with rolled in lip retainer called the soup can assembly |
outside view of formed thread with curled lip in a stainless steel fuel filler funnel |
Inside section of formed thread in a stainless steel fuel filler funnel |
Integral wire lug for a ground wire |
Double wall tube |
Radiator stabilizer rod end |
Mechanical seal fuel filler funnel |
Yellow fixture to support dash while being spray painted on an automated line |
Cadilac 16 cyl Headers layout and finished |