Prototype Stampings

Our commitment to excellence doesn’t stop at prototyping; it extends throughout the entire product lifecycle. IMS Buhrke-Olson leverages over 70 years of experience in precision metal stamping and assembly to provide comprehensive engineering solutions that improve production efficiency. Prototype stamping is one method you can utilize.

From tooling development to project management, our team is equipped to handle the complexities of modern manufacturing. With a focus on quality assurance and a zero-defect culture, we ensure that our prototypes not only meet but exceed customer expectations, enabling them to bring their products to market with confidence.

IMS Buhrke-Olsen provides prototype and short-run services using this method.

Creating a prototype through stamping offers several advantages over other methods. It allows for faster production times compared to traditional machining methods. The use of computer-aided design (CAD) software also reduces the time needed for manual measurements and adjustments, which results in more accurate prototypes. You can also create prototype stampings from various materials, including metals, plastics, and composites. At IMS Buhrke-Olsen, we specialize in prototype metal stampings.

Once you have a prototype, it’s important to thoroughly test and evaluate it before moving on to production. This includes testing for functionality, durability, and any potential defects.

IMS Buhrke-Olson has a dedicated prototype team and promotes early engineering involvement to provide design recommendations for improved manufacturability and cost improvements as well as advanced product and formability analysis.

• Dedicated prototype team and resources
• Early engineering involvement
• Design recommendations for improved manufacturability and cost improvements
• Advanced product and formability analysis

Prototypes

IMS Buhrke-Olson offers early engineering involvement to provide complete prototype sourcing supported by full CAD/CAM capabilities utilizing EDS Unigraphics™ , SolidWorks™, Pro/ENGINEER™ and AutoCAD™. For advanced product analysis, IMS Buhrke-Olson utilizes additional tools including strain form analysis, photolithography and FASTFORM Advanced.

Engineering

The IMS Buhrke-Olson staff of design, tooling, quality and project engineers consists of more than 30 experienced and professional technical individuals. Besides creating prototype stampings, our team can also provide support with tooling development, design, process design and production efficiency improvements throughout the product life cycle. IMS Buhrke-Olson uses an integrated CAD to CMM/DCC interface and internet file transfer capability for PRT, IGS, DXF, DWG, JPG and TIF file formats. Total early engineering involvement includes tool design and construction, comprehensive project management, value analysis/value engineering, die, fixture and special equipment design, reverse engineering and additional support in fabrication, machining and special applications engineering through the IMS Companies’ broad base and value-added engineering capabilities.