How quickly can Neway deliver prototypes for custom heat sink designs?
How Quickly Can Neway Deliver Prototypes for Custom Heat Sink Designs?
Lead Time for Custom Heat Sink Prototyping
Neway can deliver aluminum heat sink prototypes in as fast as 7 to 12 working days after final design approval, depending on the complexity, material, and selected manufacturing method. For simple geometries with standard alloys such as A380 or ADC12, rapid die casting prototyping or CNC machining can be initiated immediately after tooling is verified.
Prototyping Methods and Speed Comparison
Prototyping Method | Lead Time | Suitable For |
|---|---|---|
CNC Machining | 5–7 days | Small batches, tight tolerances |
Rapid Die Casting (soft tooling) | 7–12 days | Functional aluminum prototypes |
3D Printing (metal or polymer) | 3–5 days (metal-polymer mockups) | Initial thermal fit models, airflow verification |
In addition to these processes, Neway’s internal DFM review and engineering support ensure prototype feasibility and speed from concept to physical part.
Factors Influencing Prototype Delivery Time
Complexity of fin geometry and housing integration
Surface finish requirements such as anodizing or powder coating
Quantity required for thermal testing
Neway uses modular tooling and flexible capacity planning to accelerate iteration cycles, especially for custom thermal components in consumer electronics, automotive, and industrial electronics.
Neway’s End-to-End Prototyping Services
To meet urgent development timelines, Neway offers complete prototyping and production support for custom thermal components. Our services include:
Rapid prototyping using CNC and soft tooling
Integrated aluminum die casting and mold fabrication
Precision tool and die services for iterative design
In-house surface finishing for performance-ready parts
