Automotive Industry
SAN-E’s fast automotive prototyping services include classic car replicas, concept car model manufacturing from smaller scale to 1:1 size, low-volume auto parts productions.
- Instant quote and feasibility analysis
- Fast Prototype manufacturing with multile techniques
- Unique CMF Design Service
- Sole automotive team support
Prototyping and Production Solutions for Automotive Parts
With rich working experience of automotive industry, our professional technician engineer team will bring you advanced technology on structure outlook,surface treatments to delivery turn key solutions for OEM brands and all level suppliers.
Prototyping
With your design files and requirements for automotive prototyping, we create a working prototype and develop parts identical in appearance and functionality to the final product. The goal is to test the part and make sure it meets your specification. We also guarantee a fast turnaround on prototypes
Prototyping
Our experienced team will bring your design to life by carefully analyzing your design file and crafting prototypes to match your specifications precisely. In order to meet the demands of your application, we carefully select the materials and techniques to make sure your prototypes look and function like the final product.
- Provide design files
- Estimated workable solution
Launch program
Engineering Validation and Testing (EVT)
To produce functional prototypes, we make it easier to identify and avoid risks in design. It often requires several design iterations to ensure the final prototype produced meets all functional and performance requirements.
EVT
Our functional prototypes are designed to mimic the final product, giving you a clear visual representation of your design so any potential issues can be easily identified. We ensure quality and reliability from the start by analyzing and fine-tuning every aspect of your prototype.
- Request quick changes on materials and designs
- Prototyping solutions are multichoice.
The models created are identical to the final result
Design Validation and Testing (DVT)
Accurately evaluate the performance, function and aesthetics of robot products. Make design improvements during the prototyping phase, saving valuable time and resources.
DVT
This stage is to evaluate and validate part functionality, appearance, and performance using different materials as well as surface finishing options.This test make sure the part meets your specific design and product needs.
- Multiple surface treatment solutions for customized choices.
- Fast delivery date and good quality wins appraise from customers
High performance of appearance and function ensures pass the test
Production Validation and Testing (PVT)
This is the final phase before starting mass production. PVT involves preparing the design for full-scale production using advanced-quality control and production-grade manufacturing capabilities.
SAN-E allows you to make final changes on the model to ensure optimal manufacturing. We work with you closely at this stage to ensure achieve your production goals.
PVT
Gain valuable insights into your product designs with expert feedback from our technical team. This enables you to evaluate the manufacturability and suitability of robotic parts and make ultimate improvements to streamlined production processes.
- Verify manufacturing processes
- Tooling for low-volume production
- Evaluate production ready parts for functionality
Mass Production
After product testing and involves the mass production of end-use parts, it will move to mass production. At this stage, it is very important to get rapid delivery of final products and precision in quality requirements.
MP
SAN-E produces your parts using a combination of advanced manufacturing machines and processes and professional engineers. Combining these elements helps ensure product quality and yield remain optimal while reducing production costs and lead times.
- High precision inspection for quality control
- Top quality custom parts
Secondary operations to meet optimal surface requirements
Trusted by Fortune 500 Automotive Companies
We are professional in robot appearance models, robot sheet metal parts, robot parts models, etc. As well as providing customers with a complete set of robot hand model production and assembly, robot parts production, and robot appearance parts production according to customer requirements.
Prototyping
Through prototypes crafted from production-grade materials make your early-stage robot designs to reality. This make you optimize your designs, ensuring they are fully functional and ready for testing.
Prototyping
Our experienced team will bring your design to life by carefully analyzing your design file and crafting prototypes to match your specifications precisely. In order to meet the demands of your application, we carefully select the materials and techniques to make sure your prototypes look and function like the final product.
- Design and material selection
- Prototyping
- Functionality test
Engineering Validation and Testing
Complete your robot prototype with quick and easy changes after rigorous engineering testing and validation of performance standards.
EVT
Our functional prototypes are designed to mimic the final product, giving you a clear visual representation of your design so any potential issues can be easily identified. We ensure quality and reliability from the start by analyzing and fine-tuning every aspect of your prototype.
- Comprehensive design and engineering options
- Functional prototypes with the best accuracy
- Design optimization and material selection
Design Validation and Testing
Accurately evaluate the performance, function and aesthetics of robot products. Make design improvements during the prototyping phase, saving valuable time and resources.
DVT
Our expert design team provides in-depth feedback on the manufacturability of your prototype, helping you evaluate its performance and appearance. We offer a wide range of materials, finishes and mechanical designs to manufacture components with ideal end-use functionality and market-ready finishes.
- Quality prototypes for life-cycle testing
- Surface treatment optimization and validation
- Functional and aesthetic evaluation
Production Validation and Testing
Simplify your designs for mass production with our production-grade manufacturing capabilities and expert quality control.
PVT
Gain valuable insights into your product designs with expert feedback from our technical team. This enables you to evaluate the manufacturability and suitability of robotic parts and make ultimate improvements to streamlined production processes.
- Agile and efficient small batch production solutions
- High-quality precision parts with tight tolerances
- In-depth validation of manufacturing methods
- Production level design changes
Mass Production
Ease into mass production with rapid delivery of end-use parts and seamless integration of your quality standards into San-E’s manufacturing process.
MP
Take your custom robotic fabrication to new heights with our cutting-edge manufacturing technologies. Our team of experts works to ensure your products meet quality and performance requirements, keeping costs low and lead times short.
- Precision machining with tight tolerances
- High-quality, production-ready robotic components
- Outstanding post-processing operations
- Comprehensive quality inspection and control system
Capabilities and Services to Automotive Manufacturing
You will get one-stop services at SAN-E, from your concept idea to prototyping, as well as mass production. Multiple solutions of manufacturing can meet your high quality needs and effective cost.
CNC Machining
We have several machines that can create products with different shapes and sizes. These machines include CNC lathe, wire cutting, electric discharge machine, milling machine, and other specialized equipment.
Injection Molding
We provide competitive custom injection molding for high-quality prototypes and production parts, from low volume to mass production, with T1 samples in 10 days and minimums for any purpose.
3D Printing
Employing FDM, SLS, SLA, PolyJet and MJF , along with metal 3D printing, we transform designs into products through sintering, lasering, layering and post-processes
Sheet Metal Fabrication
With laser cutting to welding, an array of tools shape large volumes of sheet metal via punching, spinning, bending, and surface treatments.
Finishing-Services
Offering in-house polishing, powder coating, painting and anodizing, we finalize all production with diverse surface finishing to suit every need
Capabilities and Services to Prototype and Produce On Demand
SAN-E transforms concepts into quality parts in days. An extension of your team, we provide comprehensive on-demand prototyping and manufacturing services for complex, custom products. With advanced technologies and expertise, we prototype rapidly and mass produce precisely. From start to finish, we partner to make your innovative designs a reality.
CNC Machining
We have several machines that can create products with different shapes and sizes. These machines include CNC lathe, wire cutting, electric discharge machine, milling machine, and other specialized equipment.
Injection Molding
We provide competitive custom injection molding for high-quality prototypes and production parts, from low volume to mass production, with T1 samples in 10 days and minimums for any purpose.
3D Printing
Employing FDM, SLS, SLA, PolyJet and MJF , along with metal 3D printing, we transform designs into products through sintering, lasering, layering and post-processes
Sheet Metal Fabrication
With laser cutting to welding, an array of tools shape large volumes of sheet metal via punching, spinning, bending, and surface treatments.
Finishing-Services
Offering in-house polishing, powder coating, painting and anodizing, we finalize all production with diverse surface finishing to suit every need
Vacuum Casting Services
Vacuum casting is a manufacturing technique that specializes in producing functional plastic parts in small quantities, tailor-made to the specific needs of a project or product.
Revolutionizing Automotive Applications By SAN-E
Explore the game-changing automotive applications and groundbreaking technology of SAN-E. With innovative solutions and unparalleled expertise, SAN-E is empowering the industry with advancements that reshape the future of mobility and drive next-level performance and safety on the roads.
Illumination Enhancements
SAN-E revolutionizes lighting features and lenses, crafting cutting-edge solutions that optimize visibility and enhance safety on the road.
Precision Armature Engineering
SAN-E specializes in precision-engineered armatures, ensuring top-notch performance and seamless integration into automotive systems.
Premium Aftermarket Solutions
SAN-E delivers high-quality aftermarket parts that meet industry standards, offering reliable and performance-driven options for vehicle upgrades and repairs.
Streamlined Assembly Line Components
SAN-E provides streamlined assembly line components that maximize efficiency, quality, and consistency in automotive manufacturing processes.
Customized Fixture Design
SAN-E's expertise lies in customized fixture design, ensuring precise alignment and installation of automotive components for improved production accuracy.
Advanced Support for Vehicle Electronics
SAN-E offers comprehensive support for vehicular consumer electronics, creating integrated solutions for dashboard displays, infotainment systems, and connectivity features.
Durable Housing and Enclosures
SAN-E manufactures durable housing and enclosures that safeguard crucial automotive components, ensuring long-lasting performance and protection against harsh conditions.
Innovative Plastic Dashboard Solutions
SAN-E produces innovative plastic dash components that blend functionality and style, enhancing the interior design and functionality of vehicles while maintaining durability.
Ideal Materials for Auto Product Development
Experience the gateway to creativity with SAN-E’s Metals & Plastics Automotive Prototyping. Our cutting-edge technology and vast expertise enable us to bring your automotive product ideas to life, pushing creative boundaries in the industry. Trust SAN-E for exceptional quality, precision, and innovation in automotive prototyping. Unleash your imagination today.
Metal & Alloy Materials
Material Description: This is a soft metal with excellent heat conduction and ductility, widely used in electronics such as switches and heat exchangers.
Tolerance: +/- 0.007″
Delivery Time: 3 – 5 working days
Maximum Size: 30cm x 30cm x 120cm
Material Description: Brass is highly corrosion-resistant, easy to machine, and has good electrical conductivity, finding wide applications.
Tolerance: +/- 0.01″
Delivery Time: 4 – 7 working days
Maximum Size: 30cm x 30cm x 120cm
Material Description: Stainless steel offers abundant strength and corrosion resistance, and is resistant to rust, suited for enduring engineering projects.
Tolerance: +/- 0.005″
Delivery Time: 5 – 7 working days
Maximum Size: 40cm x 40cm x 120cm
Material Description: Alloy steel has high hardness and strength, suited for producing tools and various heavy machines.
Tolerance: +/- 0.01″
Delivery Time: 4 – 7 working days
Maximum Size: 30cm x 30cm x 120cm
Material Description: Exhibiting moderate strength and hardness, and easy to machine, it is an ideal choice for most engineering projects.
Tolerance: +/- 0.01″
Delivery Time: 3 – 6 working days
Maximum Size: 30cm x 30cm x 120cm
Material Description: Tool steel has excellent hardness and heat stability, suitable for making various tools.
Tolerance: +/- 0.005″
Delivery Time: 6 – 9 working days
Maximum Size: 20cm x 20cm x 120cm
Material Description: Titanium is a light, high-strength metal with good ductility, often used in areas such as aviation, aerospace, and medical fields.
Tolerance: +/- 0.01″
Delivery Time: 7 – 10 working days
Maximum Size: 20cm x 20cm x 100cm
Material Description: Aluminum is a lightweight yet high-strength metal with good machinability, often used in the manufacturing of mechanics or constructions.
Tolerance: +/- 0.007″
Delivery Time: 3 – 5 working days
Maximum Size: 30cm x 30cm x 120cm
Plastic Materials
Material Description: ABS is a common thermoplastic with good impact resistance and toughness, used broadly in things like plastic toys, cases, and automotive parts. Tolerance: +/- 0.01″ Delivery Time: 2 – 4 working days Maximum Size: 30cm x 30cm x 120cm
Material Description: Polycarbonate is strong, tough and has clear transparency. Frequently used for bullet proof glass and riot shields.
Tolerance: +/- 0.01″
Delivery Time: 2 – 4 working days
Maximum Size: 30cm x 30cm x 120cm
Material Description: PEI is an amorphous, amber-to-transparent thermoplastic with characteristics similar to the related plastic PEEK. Suited for medical and chemical instrumentation.
Tolerance: +/- 0.01″
Delivery Time: 3 – 5 working days
Maximum Size: 30cm x 30cm x 120cm
Material Description: PET is a clear, strong, and lightweight plastic widely used for packaging foods and beverages, especially convenience-sized soft drinks, water and juice.
Tolerance: +/- 0.01″
Delivery Time: 2 – 4 working days
Maximum Size: 30cm x 30cm x 120cm
Material Description: PMMA is a clear plastic that resembles glass, but has properties that make it superior to glass in many ways. Commonly used in sheets as a lightweight or shatter-resistant alternative to glass.
Tolerance: +/- 0.01″
Delivery Time: 2 – 4 working days
Maximum Size: 30cm x 30cm x 120cm
Material Description: POM, also known as acetal, polyacetal and polyformaldehyde, is an engineering thermoplastic used in precision parts requiring high stiffness, low friction, and excellent dimensional stability.
Tolerance: +/- 0.01″
Delivery Time: 3 – 5 working days
Maximum Size: 30cm x 30cm x 120cm
Material Description: Polyphenylene oxide (PPO) is a high-performance, engineering thermoplastic characterized by higher temperature performance, and far better dimensional stability compared to other similar materials.
Tolerance: +/- 0.01″
Delivery Time: 3 – 5 working days
Maximum Size: 30cm x 30cm x 120cm
Material Description: PPS has an extremely high melting point (approximately 370 degrees Celsius), excellent chemical resistance, and is flame resistant.
Tolerance: +/- 0.01″
Delivery Time: 3 – 5 working days
Maximum Size: 30cm x 30cm x 120cm
Material Description: PP is a durable, low-cost plastic material that is chemically resistant and can be high transparency. It’s suitable for packaging, textiles and more.
Tolerance: +/- 0.01″
Delivery Time: 2 – 4 working days
Maximum Size: 30cm x 30cm x 120cm
Material Description: PS is a plastic used to make a variety of consumer product materials and is also particularly useful for commercial packaging.
Tolerance: +/- 0.01″
Delivery Time: 2 – 4 working days
Maximum Size: 30cm x 30cm x 120cm
Material Description: PVC is a commonly-used thermoplastic polymer. Its properties include robustness, light-weight, good impact strength, and it’s easy to machine.
Tolerance: +/- 0.01″
Delivery Time: 2 – 4 working days
Maximum Size: 30cm x 30cm x 120cm
Material Description: Nylon 12 is a white powder, often used in powder form for 3D printing. It is a long chain, synthetic polyamide that has twelve carbon atom in each recurring unit in the polymer chain.
Tolerance: +/- 0.01″
Delivery Time: 3 – 5 working days
Maximum Size: 30cm x 30cm x 120cm
Post-Processing For Automotive Parts & Accessories
Our post-processing services for automotive parts and accessories include screen printing, texturing, and electroplating. Screen printing provides high-quality and long-lasting designs or lettering onto the surface of the parts and accessories. Texturing enhances the appearance of the parts and accessories while maintaining their functionality.
| image | Name | Materials | Texture | Colors | Description |
| Screen printing | paper, mesh, metal, glass | stable, wear-resistant, smooth | Customizable colors | Screen printing is essentially the process of transferring a design on to a plain piece of silk, with the use of manmade screens and ink. | |
| Texturing | Plastic material | Plastic material | Natural or custom colors | Texturing is a common process of mold surface treatment, which directly affects the appearance and surface strength of the product surface. | |
| Electroplating | Aluminium, ABS | Silver, gray-black, Gloss or semi-gloss | Various metal colors | It is a process of using electrolysis to attach a layer of metal film to the surface of metal or plastic material parts to prevent metal oxidation (such as rust) ), improve wear resistance, conductivity, reflectivity, corrosion resistance (the plating metal is mostly made of corrosion-resistant metal) and enhance the appearance. | |
| Laser engraving | Metal and plastic | Concave and convex | Natural and black | Laser engraving, also called laser engraving or laser marking, is a process of surface treatment using optical principles. Used to logo, text,signature, number item and etc. | |
| Spraying (liquid drop) | Metal and plastic | Smooth and matte | Colorful | A spray is a dynamic collection of drops dispersed in a gas.The process of forming a spray is known as atomization. | |
| Bead blasting | Aluminum, Stainless steel, Thermoplastics | Smooth, matte | Gray, black | Bead blasting leaves materials looking smoother, shinier, and cleaner. It has been used on a wider range of materials, including metals, plastic, rubber, and glass. | |
| Anodizing | Aluminum Al6061.6082,7075, | Smooth, matte | Clear, black, grey, red, blue, and golden, rainbow color. | It is a process that thickens the natural oxide layer on a metal part's surface into an anodic oxide film. This extra thickness protects the part's surface and improves aesthetics. | |
| Passivation | Stainless Steel, Aluminum, Titanium | Smooth, matte, semi-gloss | Yellow, clear blue, green, black | Passivation reduces corrosion, oxidation, and mild chemical attack on stainless steel.The aesthetics of this meta can be improved. | |
| Powder Coating | Aluminum, Stainless Steel, Steel | Gloy and semi-gloss | Red, any RAL code or Pantone number | It is a protective finish that improves resistance to corrosion, chemical, abrasion, and detergents. This surface finish also improves production efficiency and is quite cost-effective. | |
| Heat Treatment | Aluminum, Stainless Steel,Titanium, | Smooth, matte | Faint yellow, straw,brown, | It is a group of industrial, thermal and metalworking processes used to alter the physical, and sometimes chemical, properties of a material.include annealing, case hardening, precipitation strengthening, tempering, carburizing, normalizing and quenching. |
Why More Than 6000+ Engineers Over The World Like to Work With Us?
Businesses and automotive parts companies would like us to manufacture their custom automotive parts. They rely on us for all the stages of production, from prototyping to mass production, as they know we can meet industry performance and safety standards.
Saving Your Cost
No need to worry about the loss rate will transfer to you due to poor production capabilities. Most of time, our technician engineer will know how to choose the best way for every automotive part,
Reduce Your Risk
With one-stop services will short your supply chain, our premium quality will make you worry-free.That means to help you reduce risk and over 60% tedious work.
Saving Your Time
With our advanced equipment and efficient production processes, the delivery time of automotive parts is 45% faster than other factories. The reason is because we have a well-equipment system and arrangement way.
360°Services
Our goal is comprehensive customer service, from initial inquiry to repeat orders and referrals. We actively listen, collaborate on concept development, engineering, quoting, order management, quality assurance, packaging, shipping, and after-sales support. Our goal is seamless service integration.
Strong Production Capabilities
At SAN-E, 400 sets of CNC and over 800 employees, your automotive parts could be made by CNC machining, vacuum casting, sheet metal fabrication, 3D printing, and molding injection. Over 60 surface treatment to be selected. Our advanced technology ensure your every parts within requirement.
ISO Certified
ISO27001/ISO9001/ ISO13845, IATF16949 certification proven the quality.We ensure you always receive high -qualityautomitive parts regardless of design complexity.
Advantages of Rapid Prototyping for Automotive parts
To achieve higher performance standards in the automotive industry, including those regarding fuel efficiency, aerodynamics, connectivity, and security. By employing rapid prototyping techniques, manufacturers experience the following advantages.
Greater supply chain transformation
Rapid prototyping changes how parts enter the supply chain. By using it to meet fluctuating market demand, industry professionals can reduce material utilization and waste generation, lower inventory costs, and support low to medium production runs.
Safer, cleaner, and lighter part designs
Rapid prototyping allows manufacturers to design and develop safer, cleaner, and lighter parts. As the process comes with shorter design-to-delivery times than alternative methods, they can compare more designs before deciding on which is most effective and efficient
Easier product innovation
Rapid prototyping enables industry professionals to create functional models of a new part design quickly. Compared to conventional manufacturing methods, which carry more extensive design constraints, it also allows products to meet unique specifications
Automotive Prototype Product Showcase Gallery by SAN-E
The SAN-E 3D printing product showcase gallery represents the perfect marriage between our innovative technology and the unique needs of clients across various industries. By browsing our gallery, you’ll see the wonder of how we’ve used our 3D printing expertise to bring our clients’ visions to life from complex aerospace parts, to exquisite jewelry designs, to vibrant architectural models.
SAN-E Automotive Prototyping: Building Customer Delight
Customers love our SAN-E Automotive Prototyping services for countless reasons. With unmatched quality, speed, and innovation, we exceed their expectations consistently. Our team’s expertise, attention to detail, and dedication ensure exceptional results that drive customer satisfaction. Join us today and experience automotive prototyping like never before.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Automotive Prototyping
It depends on the parts. Sample one is 1-2 days, complex one 5-7 days.
— The min tolerance is 0.005mm.
HEI brands from Japan. A series of similar ABS, PMMA, PC and etc.
It is about 16pcs.
It will packed by paper and cotton,and foam. Can show you the pictures of package.
Sure. When order placed, our follower will take you pictures in special time.
No. According ISO27001, we do really have highly protection on confidentiality.
That will see if it is quality issues we made, if so, will rework items by free.
Yes. To save the cost, some parts could be machined in a several parts and stick together by glue.
PC is stronger than PMMA. PC is while with bubble on bonding gap, but not visible on PMMA.
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