Get high-quality manufacturing services for your custom automotive prototypes and production parts. Launch products faster, reduce risks, and streamline production processes with on-demand production at competitive prices.
SHBD Metal is certified with industry standards to ensure the highest quality for your automotive parts.
At SHBD Metal, we have extensive experience prototyping and manufacturing automotive parts, including for leading automotive companies such as BMW, Bentley, Lamborghini, and Land Rover. We use rapid prototyping techniques to produce high-performance physical prototypes built to pass the most rigorous verification and testing procedures.
SHBD Metal is an ISO9001-2015 certified manufacturer that can guarantee top quality parts in an industry that demands rigorous consistency and quality control.
We can fulfill orders of virtually any size, from one-off engine part prototypes to full production of injection molded headlamp covers.
Equal parts machine shop and digital manufacturing specialist, we offer a range of manufacturing technologies and services, from CNC machining to 3D printing.
Our extensive facilities and partner network allows us to fulfill orders quickly, no matter the quantity or complexity.
We have been manufacturing automotive parts for over a decade and our skilled engineers know how to get the best outcomes from your designs.
Our engineers will review your designs immediately to provide a fast and accurate quotation for the project.
At SHBD, we provide automotive industry customers with rapid prototyping and services like CNC machining and 3D Printing. Our expert team has the knowledge and skills to help bring new product concepts to life. For more information on our prototyping capabilities and how we serve the automotive industry, contact us or request a quote today.
The automotive industry requires all sorts of parts made from both metals and plastics. Typical priorities for automotive customers include:
Below are some of the types of automotive parts we can manufacture for you:
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. Read about how we fabricated hundreds of car tail lights — comprising a housing, reflector, light guide, bezel, outer lens, and other components — for a customer to save them significant time and money.
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By using CNC milling & turning, we can make a wide range of prototypes and production parts
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We offer low-volume prototype moldings and mass production moldings.
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We provide 3D printing services using a range of cutting-edge additive manufacturing technologies for metal or plastic parts
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Laser cutting, bending, stamping, spinning, punching, welding.
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We produce prototypes for many interior vehicle parts, such as the steering wheel, dashboard, and console. By utilizing rapid prototyping, interior parts can be tested in different ways. For example, steering wheels can be evaluated for their grip, dashboards can be verified for color, and consoles can be assessed for the amount of wear they show after use. The results gathered from these tests can provide insight into whether a design needs alteration.
The need for exterior parts prototyping is just as common as their interior counterparts. Bumpers, mirror housings, custom body panels, light covers, and trim pieces are just some of the parts we can make for you. Exterior parts often require high quality surface finish and strict tolerances, both of which we can achieve using our range of manufacturing processes.
| Material | Best technologies | Benefits | Example parts |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steel | CNC machining, rapid tooling | Strong, corrosion-resistant, range of grades | Brake components, engine components |
| Aluminum | CNC machining, rapid tooling, sheet metal | Machinable, strong, range of grades | Cylinder heads, manifolds, ductwork, housings |
| Titanium | CNC machining, SLM 3D printing | Lightweight, temperature-resistant | Engine valves, axle shafts, turbine parts |
| PA (Nylon) | CNC machining, SLS 3D printing, injection molding | Strong, smooth surface finish | Peripheral engine parts, covers and housings |
| PMMA | CNC machining, injection molding | Transparent, shatter-resistant | Lighting components |
| Silicone | Liquid silicone injection molding | Durable, flexible, biocompatible, inert | Seals, cover assemblies, fluid management devices |
SHBD offers a wide variety of surface finishes. We only list some of the common finishing options. There are more finish options for custom parts for the Automotive Industry.
| Name | Applicable to | Feature | Color | Thickness |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| As machined | Metals & Plastics | Tool marks visible | N/A | N/A |
| Sanding & Polishing | Metals & Plastics | Brushed & gloss mirror surface | N/A | 0.02-0.05mm removed |
| Sand, Bead Blasted | Metals & Plastics | Matt or satin surface | N/A | N/A |
| Painted | Metals & Plastics | Matt, gloss, texture | Colors matched as needed | 0.05mm to 0.1mm |
| Powder coat | Metals | Matt, Gloss & Texture | Colors matched as needed | 0.05mm to 0.15mm |
| Anodized | Aluminum | Smooth, Matt & Gloss | Colors matched as needed | 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 |
| Chromed | Metals & Plastics | Satin & Gloss | Silver | 0.001mm to 0.3mm |
| Zinc Plating | Metals | Gloss | Silver & Black | 0.005mm to 0.2mm |
| Chromate Conversion Coating | Aluminum | Smooth and Matt | Clear/slight yellow tint | 0.25-1 um |
"Thanks to SHBD's high-quality machining capabilities, we're able to push the limits on our designs for maximum performance. Their bespoke and rapid manufacturing services allowed us to complete our project on time and ahead of schedule."
FSAE School of Engineering"My prototype from SHBD arrived earlier than expected with outstanding quality. Their manufacturing standards and machining precision are impressive. They provided excellent customer service and clear communication."
Trent L."SHBD delivered high-precision parts for our low-volume project with excellent lead time and competitive pricing. Communication with them was fast and helpful, and the team even provided useful design feedback."
Sivan S."SHBD was easy to work with and provided excellent communication throughout the process. The parts arrived 5 days earlier than promised with fast delivery and great quality."
David M."SHBD has been our top source for CNC parts. Even complex 5-axis CNC machining projects delivered excellent results. The team provides high-quality parts, fast production, and reliable communication."
T. J."Outstanding experience with SHBD for manufacturing and custom components. The team delivers high-quality products with fast production and excellent communication."
Manuel M."Thanks to SHBD's high-quality machining capabilities, we're able to push the limits on our designs for maximum performance. Their bespoke and rapid manufacturing services allowed us to complete our project on time and ahead of schedule."
FSAE School of Engineering"My prototype from SHBD arrived earlier than expected with outstanding quality. Their manufacturing standards and machining precision are impressive."
Trent L."SHBD delivered high-precision parts for our low-volume project with excellent lead time and competitive pricing. Communication with them was fast and helpful."
Sivan S."SHBD was easy to work with and provided excellent communication throughout the process. The parts arrived 5 days earlier than promised."
David M."SHBD has been our top source for CNC parts. Even complex 5-axis CNC machining projects delivered excellent results."
T. J."Outstanding experience with SHBD for manufacturing and custom components."
Manuel M.