Overview
Fast-turn EDM prototypes for design validation and first-article inspection. Get real metal parts with production-intent tolerances before committing to tooling.
- →Fast-turn single parts
- →Production-intent tolerances
- →Any machinable material
- →First-article documentation available
- →Design iteration support
- →24/7 rush available
When to Use This Service
Built for
these challenges.
If any of these describe your situation, we can help.
Design Validation in Real Material
When FEA and simulation aren't enough, you need a real part in the actual production material — aluminum, titanium, Inconel, hardened tool steel. EDM holds the geometry you modeled without the distortion of cutting forces, so your first part matches your design intent.
First-Article Inspection Parts
FAI requires parts that meet final print dimensions before you release to production. EDM's precision means your prototype and your production part are machined the same way — no gap between prototype tolerances and production tolerances.
Iterate Before Committing to Tooling
Test form, fit, and function before you cut tooling or place a production order. EDM prototypes can be in your hands in days, not weeks — fast enough to iterate twice before your competitor ships their first revision.
Precision you can count on, every time.
EDM doesn't rely on cutting force. No deflection, no tool wear, no burr. That's why aerospace, medical, and oil & gas teams choose EDM for their most critical geometries.
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Technical
Overview
Real Metal Parts With Production-Intent Tolerances
EDM rapid prototyping delivers the tolerances your design actually requires — not a near-net compromise. When engineering validation requires a part held to ±0.001" or tighter, in the material specified, EDM is how you get that part quickly without producing an entire production run first.
Why Engineers Choose EDM for Prototypes
Conventional machining prototypes often require multiple setups, custom fixturing, and tool changes that stretch lead time and add risk. EDM runs from a CAM file — your complex profile is programmed once and cut cleanly. For prototypes in hardened steel, EDM is frequently the only option. No heat. No cutting force. No deflection.
First-Article Ready
If your prototype needs to pass a first-article inspection (FAI), we document dimensions to your drawing callouts and deliver the inspection report with the part. Our machining and inspection process is production-intent — so when you move from prototype to production, you're building on a validated, repeatable setup.
Fast Turns for Teams Moving Quickly
Product development moves fast. Single-part turns on wire EDM profiles typically start at 1–2 business days. Complex sink EDM work or multi-step jobs run 3–5 days. Rush and emergency prototype turns are available 24/7 — call 281-697-1087 to scope the job and confirm your timeline.
Other Services
More EDM
capabilities.
Wire EDM
High-precision wire EDM cutting for complex profiles, tight tolerances, and hard materials. Holding ±0.00001".
→Sink & Plunge EDM
Sinker EDM for cavities, molds, dies, and features impossible to cut with wire. We fabricate custom electrodes and machine complex 3D forms in hardened material.
→Production & Repeat Work
Ongoing production programs with locked-in programs, fixtures, and inspection routines. Blanket orders, kanban schedules, and long-term supplier relationships welcome.
→CNC Machining
Precision CNC milling and turning for tight-tolerance parts. Single-source machining alongside our EDM services — Houston, TX.
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Ready to machine your most critical parts?
Submit a request for quote and we'll respond within 24 hours. Complex jobs quoted same day. For urgent production situations, our EDM hotline is staffed around the clock.
Available 24/7 · Houston, Texas · No job too complex
EDM Tech Hotline
Broken tap in a critical component? Production line down? We run nights, weekends, and holidays for situations that simply cannot wait until Monday.
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