How it works
From your idea to production runs
Five steps, one point of contact. Here is what you send, what you receive at each step, and how long it takes.
The 5 steps, with lead times
- 01
You send us your product
3D file (STEP), 2D drawing (DXF, DWG, PDF), hand sketch or an existing part. Tell us the material, quantity and target date. A photo is enough to start.
- 02
We make it manufacturable
An engineer and draftspeople review the design (DFM). We propose changes that lower the cost: fewer welds, laser-cut notches, realistic tolerances. You approve on screen.
- 03
Prototype
A first part or first assembly, measured and photographed. You adjust it with us. Nothing goes to production without your written approval.
- 04
Production
Tube or sheet laser cutting, bending, welding, finishing. Same inspection on part 1 and part 1,000. Inspection report on request.
- 05
Delivery
Pallets labelled by lot, to your door in Quebec, Canada or the United States. Staggered deliveries available for recurring orders.
| Step | Typical lead time |
|---|---|
| Quote | Under 48 h from complete files |
| DFM review and production drawings | 2 to 5 business days |
| Prototype | 1 to 2 weeks depending on the finish |
| First run | 2 weeks after prototype approval |
| Recurring runs | Per the volume agreement, schedule fixed in advance |
What you receive at each step
- A written quote with assumptions and exclusions, never a "starting at" price.
- Production drawings you approve before the first cut.
- A measured prototype, with photos and verified dimensions.
- Labelled lots, traceable by order number.
- A dimensional inspection report, on request, for each lot.
Who does what
You
You provide the product, the desired material, the quantity and the date. You approve the drawings and the prototype.
Our technical office
In-house engineer and draftspeople. Design review, 3D modelling, production drawings, cutting programs.
Our shop
Tube and sheet laser cutting, MIG and TIG welding, assembly. Bending and powder coating coordinated with our partners.
What if a part is wrong?
A part out of tolerance is remade at our cost. There is nothing to negotiate: the tolerance is written on the approved drawing.
If the problem comes from the drawing, we say so before producing. If we missed it at the DFM review, it is our responsibility.
One supplier, one party accountable. No argument between the cutting shop and the welding shop about who made the mistake.
Nothing goes to production without a prototype approved in writing. That rule protects your budget.