Fast Prototype Iteration
Produce parts for packaging, assembly, vehicle testing and engineering changes without waiting for production tooling.
AUTOMOTIVE · EV · VEHICLE SYSTEMS · PRODUCTION DEVELOPMENT
Automotive Parts Manufacturing
Mockup manufactures custom parts and assemblies for vehicle development, EV systems, automotive testing and production programs. CNC machining, sheet metal fabrication, casting, molding, 3D printing and finishing support projects from early prototypes through repeat production.
- Prototype and production-intent automotive parts
- Metals, engineering plastics and mixed-process assemblies
- EV, powertrain, chassis, thermal and interior components
- Inspection and documentation by project
Send your CAD, drawings, material requirements and production stage for manufacturing and engineering review.
Production intentFUNCTIONAL PROTOTYPES
EV systemsTHERMAL + STRUCTURAL
Mixed processesPROGRAM FLEXIBILITY
Prototype → repeatPRODUCTION SUPPORT
01 / WHY MOCKUP FOR AUTOMOTIVE
Why Manufacture Automotive Parts With Mockup?
Automotive development moves quickly from design concepts into physical testing, vehicle integration and production validation.
Mockup connects multiple manufacturing processes so teams can iterate without losing control of materials, interfaces and production requirements.
Production-Intent Materials
Validate components using aluminum, steel, stainless steel and engineering plastics closer to production condition.
Mixed-Process Manufacturing
Combine CNC machining, sheet metal, die casting, molding, additive manufacturing and finishing.
EV Manufacturing Support
Manufacture battery, motor, electronics and thermal-management components for EV development.
Prototype to Production
Move validated designs into pilot and repeat production with approved revisions and inspection requirements.
Quality & Documentation
Coordinate dimensional inspection, material records, FAI and project-specific documentation.
10+ YearsMANUFACTURING EXPERIENCE
10,000+PROJECTS DELIVERED
100+COUNTRIES SERVED
Prototype → ProductionMANUFACTURING SUPPORT
02 / AUTOMOTIVE PROTOTYPING & PARTS
Automotive Prototyping and Manufacturing
Vehicle development requires physical components to evaluate packaging, fit, thermal behavior, structural performance and assembly before production tooling is ready.
Mockup supports automotive prototypes, engineering test parts, vehicle builds, pilot quantities and repeat production using flexible processes and production-intent materials.
Start an automotive manufacturing project ↗VEHICLE HARDWARE / 30 PART TYPES
What Kind of Automotive Parts Can We Make?
✓Battery Housings✓Battery Trays✓Battery Cooling Plates✓Motor Housings✓Inverter Housings✓Controller Housings✓Electronic Enclosures✓Heat Sinks✓Cold Plates✓Thermal Management Components✓Powertrain Housings✓Transmission Components✓Gearbox Housings✓Shafts✓Mounting Brackets✓Suspension Components✓Brake Components✓Steering Components✓Chassis Parts✓Structural Brackets✓Sensor Housings✓Camera Mounts✓LiDAR Mounts✓ADAS Components✓Interior Components✓Dashboard Components✓Prototype Trim Parts✓Jigs & Fixtures✓Assembly Tooling✓Inspection Fixtures
03 / AUTOMOTIVE MANUFACTURING
Match the Process to the Automotive Component
Automotive programs can require different manufacturing routes between early prototypes, validation vehicles and production.
01 / ROUTE
CNC Machining
For housings, brackets, suspension components, powertrain parts, thermal components and precision interfaces.
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02 / ROUTE
5-Axis CNC Machining
For complex motor housings, structural components and prototype castings with features across multiple faces.
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03 / ROUTE
CNC Turning
For shafts, bushings, spacers, fittings and rotational components requiring controlled diameters and concentricity.
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04 / ROUTE
Sheet Metal Fabrication
For battery structures, brackets, enclosures, chassis components, panels and prototype vehicle structures.
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05 / ROUTE
Die Casting
For aluminum and zinc components when geometry and production volume justify dedicated tooling.
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06 / ROUTE
Injection Molding
For interior, enclosure and functional polymer components moving toward repeat production.
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07 / ROUTE
3D Printing
For prototype ducts, housings, brackets, interior components and fast packaging studies.
Explore service↗04 / AUTOMOTIVEMaterials &
Materials &
Surface Finishes
Material and finish should follow each component's weight, load, heat, corrosion, wear and appearance requirements.
MATERIAL SYSTEMS
Materials
Aluminum 6061, 7075 and 5052; stainless, carbon, alloy and tool steels; POM, nylon, PEEK, ABS and PC.
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PROTECTION & APPEARANCE
Surface Finishes
Anodizing, hard anodizing, passivation, electroless nickel, zinc plating, black oxide, powder coating, painting, bead blasting and polishing.
View All Surface Finishes ↗05 / FROM CONCEPT VEHICLE TO PRODUCTION
Manufacturing That Follows Automotive Development
Development route: Concept → Functional Prototype → Vehicle Validation → Pilot Build → Repeat Production.
Concept & Packaging
Produce physical components for space claims, vehicle architecture and early assembly evaluation.
Functional Prototype
Use production-intent materials to evaluate mechanical interfaces, thermal behavior and fit.
Vehicle Validation
Manufacture controlled components for test vehicles and engineering verification.
Pilot Build
Stabilize geometry, materials, tooling, finishing and inspection across controlled quantities.
Repeat Production
Carry approved manufacturing information into subsequent production releases.
06 / EV & THERMAL MANAGEMENT
Manufacturing Around the Electric Vehicle Architecture
Electric vehicles shift mechanical manufacturing toward batteries, power electronics, electric motors and thermal systems.
Battery Systems
Battery trays, housings and mounting structures balance weight, stiffness, sealing and assembly.
Motor & Drive Systems
Motor housings, gearbox components, shafts and mounts require controlled bearing, sealing and mounting interfaces.
Power Electronics
Inverter and controller housings combine electronics packaging with mounting, sealing and heat-transfer requirements.
Thermal Management
Cold plates, cooling plates and heat sinks require flat interfaces, controlled channels and reliable connections.
ADAS & Sensors
Camera, radar and LiDAR mounts depend on stable positioning relative to the vehicle structure.
07 / WHERE AUTOMOTIVE PARTS GET DIFFICULT
Vehicle Performance Depends on the Interfaces
Weight, structural loads, thermal behavior, assembly variation and surface protection must work together in the vehicle.
Weight vs. Strength
Reducing mass needs to be balanced against stiffness, fatigue and structural requirements.
Large + Precise Components
Battery trays, housings and structural parts combine large dimensions with localized precision interfaces.
Thermal Interfaces
EV components require controlled flatness and surface condition at heat-transfer interfaces.
Assembly Stack-Up
Combined variation across brackets, housings and structures can create vehicle-level fit problems.
Prototype-to-Production
Prototype machining can validate geometry before transition to casting, stamping or molding.
Surface Protection
Moisture, road contaminants, heat and wear make surface treatment part of the production strategy.
08 / AUTOMOTIVE QUALITY
Inspect the Features That Control Vehicle Fit and Function
CMM, gauges and project-specific inspection methods can be selected according to the drawing and production stage. FAI, dimensional reports, material records and CoC can be supplied where agreed.
CMM, gauges and project-specific inspection methods can be selected according to the drawing and production stage. FAI, dimensional reports, material records and CoC can be supplied where agreed.
- ✓Critical bores, diameters and mounting-pattern position
- ✓Flatness, parallelism and perpendicularity
- ✓Concentricity, runout, bearing and shaft fits
- ✓Sealing surfaces, thermal interfaces and wall thickness
- ✓Post-finish dimensions, assembly datums and cosmetic surfaces
09 / AUTOMOTIVE APPLICATIONS
Manufacturing Across Vehicle Systems
Prototype and production support across electric, structural, thermal and vehicle-development systems.
Electric Vehicles
Battery, motor, inverter, thermal-management and structural components.
Powertrain
Housings, shafts, brackets, transmission components and mechanical interfaces.
Chassis & Suspension
Structural brackets, mounting components, suspension hardware and development parts.
ADAS & Autonomous Systems
Camera, radar, LiDAR and sensor mounting hardware.
Thermal Systems
Cooling plates, cold plates, heat sinks, housings and fluid-management components.
Interior & HMI
Prototype trim, housings, brackets, controls and functional interior hardware.
Automotive Testing
Fixtures, test stands, calibration hardware and vehicle-development tooling.
Automotive Manufacturing FAQ
Can Mockup manufacture automotive prototypes?+
Yes. CNC machining, sheet metal fabrication, 3D printing and other flexible processes can support concept, functional and vehicle-validation prototypes.
Can prototypes use production-intent materials?+
Yes. Aluminum, steel, stainless steel and engineering plastics can be used so prototypes more closely represent production behavior.
Can you manufacture EV components?+
Yes. Mockup supports battery structures, motor and inverter housings, cooling components, electronics enclosures and other EV mechanical hardware.
Can you manufacture automotive tooling and fixtures?+
Yes. Assembly fixtures, inspection fixtures, nests, test hardware and other custom tooling can be manufactured.
Can prototype CNC parts transition to die casting?+
Yes. CNC machining can validate geometry before a design transitions to die casting when volume justifies production tooling.
Can Mockup support low-volume automotive production?+
Yes. Prototype, validation, pilot and repeat low-volume quantities can be supported according to process and project requirements.
What inspection documentation is available?+
FAI, dimensional inspection reports, material records and CoC can be supplied where agreed before production.
AUTOMOTIVE MANUFACTURING REVIEW
Request an automotive manufacturing review ↗Review the Vehicle System Before Production
Share your vehicle system, CAD, drawings, material requirements and development stage. Mockup will review processes, materials, finishing, critical interfaces and inspection requirements.