Ideas into
Reality.
Custom product development, mechanical prototyping and metal casting. From an initial concept or drawing to a physical component, we bring design and practical manufacturing together in one workshop.
Discuss a ProjectDesign. Develop. Manufacture.
Not every project fits into a standard manufacturing process. We combine digital design, hands-on fabrication and traditional foundry methods to tackle unusual components and specialized projects.
Mechanical Design & CAD
Developing ideas, mechanical components and custom designs. Work can begin with a sketch, an existing part, a drawing or simply a problem that needs solving.
Prototype Development
Turning designs into physical parts using 3D printing, CNC-produced patterns, fabrication and practical workshop experimentation.
Custom Casting & Fabrication
One-off and small-batch components, custom aluminium casting, pattern development and mechanical fabrication.
Multiple Processes. One Workshop.
Bringing design, digital manufacturing and traditional processes together makes it possible to approach projects in different ways.
From Problem to Physical Part
Every project is different. The process can be as simple as producing a replacement component or as involved as developing a new mechanical design.
Understand the Project
Start with the idea, drawing, existing component or problem. Establish what the part needs to do and the practical requirements for making it.
Design & Develop
Work through the geometry, materials and manufacturing approach. Develop CAD designs, patterns or prototypes as needed.
Make & Refine
Produce the component using the appropriate combination of printing, machining, casting or fabrication.
Practical Engineering & Making
The interesting projects are often the ones that don't have an off-the-shelf solution. Custom parts, mechanical experiments and prototype development are all part of the work.
Project photographs and examples of actual work will be added here. If you have a component that needs to be designed, reproduced, modified or manufactured, get in touch to discuss it.
What Are You Trying to Build?
Have an unusual component, a prototype idea, a broken part that needs reproducing or a project that requires custom casting? Send a description and any drawings or photographs you have. We can discuss possible approaches.
shawn_sch@yahoo.comWinnipeg, Manitoba, Canada