Sweeney's Rapid Prototyping Services Fuse Experience and Speed
Here at Sweeney Metal Fabricators, we’re giving prototyping timelines an incredible boost!
Our team has been crafting custom prototyping projects since our shop’s inception, but now we’ve raised the bar even higher. Sweeney’s acquisition by GTR Manufacturing is more than a merger; it’s an evolution—one that allows us to now proudly offer rapid prototyping services for sheet metal parts.
With our rapid prototyping services, you can get finished prototypes in just days and move seamlessly to production.
Twice the Talent, Half the Time
Previously, Sweeney would fabricate the first article, secure approval from the customer’s team, and only then begin preparations for production. Lead times for final orders were commonly six to eight weeks.
Now, with the full force of GTR’s brand family in our corner, our results are more powerful than ever. First, we push your quick-turn prototype order to our integrated prototyping division, where they perfect your sheet metal prototype and obtain your approval. Meanwhile, our production division prepares the setup and programming, making turnaround unbelievably fast.
How fast? This collaborative maneuvering cuts most production lead times in half, if not more.
The Sheet Metal Shop You Know, the Services You Need
The dream team of Sweeney + GTR brings the industry's top metalworking maestros together with the same skilled experts, the same state-of-the-art equipment, and the same customer-focused values. With our singular, streamlined prototyping process, your project won’t ever leave our manufacturing family.
Get precision sheet metal prototyping powered by ProtoPlus
Rewind to 2020: GTR Manufacturing unveiled its prototyping division, GTR ProtoPlus. Fast-forward to today: Sweeney has joined the GTR family, making ProtoPlus our shop’s gold standard for rapid prototyping excellence.
Need a super-swift 5 to 10-day turnaround? Say no more. With ProtoPlus powering Sweeney’s rapid prototyping solutions, we meet even your tightest timelines while also offering in-house options for painting, plating, and chromate finishing—all delivered lightning-fast with superior craftsmanship.
Sweeney’s Process for Your Rapid Prototyping Services
Who’s benefiting from our all-inclusive approach to rapid prototyping?
Engineers who need a fast prototype to verify their design’s functionality
Companies seeking to quickly convert from rapid prototype machining to full-scale production
Product developers anticipating many years of production longevity
Sweeney is your tried-and-trusted one-stop sheet metal shop for rapid prototyping.
From design to prototype, our methods make magic
Sweeney’s streamlined quoting process ensures that by the time you nod in approval, we’ve already launched past the starting line. We obtain every bit of necessary documentation at the outset so your quick-turn timeline doesn’t get disrupted by questions or misunderstandings.
From concept to completion, we’re prepared to pivot
We get that projects evolve. Should you discover that a few tweaks are in order—or even a full revision—we don’t miss a beat. Our team is happy to head back to the drawing board with you, consulting and brainstorming until every aspect of your project aligns flawlessly with your goals.
Want to get a jump-start on designing the perfect prototype? Talk to our team first, and our engineers will review your project for DFM (Design for Manufacturing) and DFA (Design for Assembly) best practices, providing design consultations and engineering guidance that ensure optimum results.
From prototype to production, our transition is seamless
Once you’ve experienced the Sweeney difference, you’ll never look back. Our commitment to excellence ensures that your product’s journey from prototype to production is supremely smooth and incredibly efficient. When you work with Sweeney, you earn a partner for your product’s entire lifecycle.
Brace Yourself for an Enhanced Sweeney Experience
Our all-in-one offerings enhance every aspect of your manufacturing services.
Superior quality and delivery. The combined expertise of Sweeney, GTR, and ProtoPlus provides unparalleled precision in every area, from your prototype’s specifications to our on-time delivery.
Deep-dive engineering insights. Our teams are more than metalworkers. We’re innovators, thinkers, and problem solvers. We offer impeccable insights that ensure optimal outcomes and a refined product—every time.
Signature Sweeney services. Don’t let yourself get blinded by the shine of our new rapid prototyping services. Our shop’s core offerings are intact and stronger than ever. We still provide the same precision metal fabrication, CNC milling and turning, semi-automated forming, and laser cutting that customers nationwide know and trust.
Better than Done
Sweeney’s evolution isn’t only about us. It’s about giving you, our valued customers, a manufacturing experience that’s leaps and bounds ahead of anything you’ve known before. We’re talking reduced lead times, increased efficiency, and a precision fabrication partner who has your back at every turn, bend, and cut.
With Sweeney at the helm, your prototypes, parts, and projects aren’t just done; they’re mastered.
