Prototyping

النمذجة

Prototipavimas

原型制作

Prototypowanie

Prototipado

Àrd-ùrlarachadh

प्रोटोटाइपिंग

Prototyping allows designers to evaluate the form, fit, and function of a product before committing to mass production. Whether it’s an entire object or components for a project, our commitment to precision and quality ensures that each prototype meets your unique specifications.

Designer showing off Boden Bench Plug, a geometric custom bench, in our shop.

A couple shop photos of the Boden Bench plug ready for fiberglass molding and a customer rendition of the finished product.

under shot of the structure of the Boden Bench Plug, a geometric custom bench.

Various materials require distinct manufacturing processes to guarantee the production of high-quality products. Although our prototype may not have been suitable for sitting, it excelled in creating molds that remain in use today.

Professional renditions of the Boden Bench in white concrete on a white background setting with delicate shadows.

Whether you refer to them as mold inserts, form inserts, or plugs, we have the expertise to design and manufacture these essential elements in a variety of shapes and sizes.

Mold Inserts

Functionality

Prototypes provide a visual representation of the product, helping stakeholders, designers, and clients better understand the form, features, and capabilities of the final product.

Mold inserts for unconventional desk legs

Before and after: mold inserts for an unconventional 7 foot long table with transitional hyperbolic legs. Very unique design!

Mold Inserts in their preferred habitat, inside melamine molds of course

Mold inserts are useful in prototyping scenarios that involve multiple materials or colors. Different inserts can be used for different sections of the prototype, allowing for a more realistic representation of the final product.

  • Multi-Material Testing & Prototyping

  • Complex Shapes

Plugs are valuable when prototyping parts with complex shapes that wouldn’t be possible with a single mold. They can be incorporated to create features with varying depths or angles.

  • Complex Geometries

Plugs that require intricate shapes or forms that are challenging to reproduce using straightforward geometric shapes. These shapes often involve curves, twists, and irregularities. Complex geometries include:

  • Non-Euclidean Geometries

Scalloped foam form insert inside melamine mold.

  • Asymmetry

  • Irregular Surfaces

  • Intersecting or Overlapping Elements

  • Curves and Non-linear Shapes

  • Twisted and Spiraled Shapes

  • Parametric and Algorithmic Designs

  • Organic and Freeform Shapes

  • Nested Elements

Non-Euclidean Geometries, demonstrated by hyperbolic or elliptic geometries, can be conceptualized by envisioning a saddle shape or sphere respectively.

Foam form insert precision cut by our machine to create a unique scalloped edge.

Fiberglass 

الألياف الزجاجية

Stiklo pluoštas

玻璃纤维

Włókno szklane

Fibra de vidrio

Snàithleach glainne

फाइबरग्लास

Fiberglass molds are an investment in quality, precision, and reliability. By choosing our fiberglass molds, you gain a durable, cost-effective, and versatile solution that enhances your production capabilities and ensures high-quality outcomes for your project or business.

Multi-piece Molds

The multi-piece fiberglass mold design allows for greater complexity, versatility, and precision in molding complex shapes, ensuring a high-quality final product that releases with ease.

Our 3 piece Boden planter mold and profile sink mold in Chicago blue.

Our 3 piece Boden planter molds in production.

Fiberglass profile molds are customized to create precise shapes for uniform applications. Crafted for professional use, these molds cater to both residential and commercial demands.

Profile Molds

While fiberglass is a great option for longevity and multiple uses, it may not always fit the bill for each project. We offer an alternative process that delivers the same outcome as a true fiberglass profile mold. These profile molds produce at minimum 1 exact unit and depending on your product’s process has the potential to produce multiple units when handled properly at a fraction of the cost.

Fiberglass Alternative Profiles

Signage

señalización

标牌

ženklinimas

soidhnichean

साइनेज

لافتات

oznakowanie

Signs ~ Shapes ~ Cutouts

Choosing Chicago Custom CNC for your signs, shapes, or cutouts guarantees more than just a product - it comes with our dedicated support. Contact us today to create a truly unique design that perfectly reflects your individuality!

V-carved American quarter horse stall stable name sign with gold leaf heart.

Beautiful horse’s stable sign v-carved, gold leafed, and sealed to enhance and preserve the Redwood’s grain.

We want to connect you with the best version of your piece. Currently, we run an industrial CNC machine and it is a key tool that allows us to achieve precise designs. Since we have the flexibility to accommodate projects of just about any size, it broadens our range of options, allowing us to offer you a diverse array of exciting possibilities.

Here’s a glimpse into what we can do:

  • Artistic Cutouts

  • Artistic Elements

  • Creative Shapes

  • Sculptural Cutouts

  • Shape Blanks

  • Holiday Cutouts

  • Embellishments

  • Decorative Flourishes

  • Photo Engraving

Artistic Expressions

Custom Creations

Brand Brilliance

  • Corporate Logo Cutouts

  • Logo Reproductions

  • Branded Signs

  • Retail Displays

  • Brand Elements

Dimensional Designs

  • Exhibition Panels

  • Trade Show Displays

  • Branded Displays

  • Informational Panels

  • Display Panels

  • Logo Integration

  • MDF Cutouts

  • Melamine Cutouts

Exhibition Excellence

Geometric Wonders

  • Geometric Cutouts

  • Patterned Cutouts

  • Stencils

  • Wall Stencils

  • Ornamental Cutouts

  • Panels

  • Craft Panels

  • Block Lettering

  • Script Lettering

  • Engraved Lettering

  • Raised Letters

  • 3D Letters

  • Font Cutouts

  • Oversized Letters

  • Bold Lettering

Luxurious Lettering

Nature’s Touch

  • Natural Cutouts

  • Timber Signage

  • Wooden Cutouts

  • Wooden Lettering

  • Wood Plaques

  • Wood Shapes

  • 3D Effects

  • Column Cover Panels

  • Textured Panels

  • Wall Panels

  • Dimensional Typography

  • Custom Cutouts

  • Custom Designs

  • Precision Shapes

  • Complex Shapes

  • Detailed Designs

  • Intricate Patterns

Industrial CNC machine cutting a heart shape out of MDF board.

Our first cut on our industrial machine.

  • Architectural Elements

  • Building Signage

  • Environmental Graphics

  • Structural Cutouts

  • Decorative Elements

  • Architectural Signage

Signature Signs

  • Indoor Signs

  • Outdoor Signs

  • Wayfinding Signs

  • HDU Signs

  • Plaques

  • Multi-level Signage

Structural Statements

Collaboration

colaboración

تعاون

合作

bendradarbiavimą

सहयोग

co-obrachadh

Collaboration is an integral part of our process. It not only enhances the quality and originality of the final product but also enriches the creative journey itself, making it a rewarding experience for all involved. The interplay of ideas and perspectives becomes a catalyst for pushing the boundaries of design, resulting in solutions that are both innovative and resonant.

współpraca

stunning concrete terrazzo table base

We collaborated with Chicago Concrete Studio to create this stunning cast stone terrazzo table base. Crafted with meticulous precision by skilled artisans, each panel boasts a harmonious blend of aggregates, creating a visually dynamic mosaic.

Professional renditions of Boden Benches in White and Grey on a white background with delicate shadows

A superb collaboration with Chicago Concrete Studio and Magnuson Group. The Boden Bench is ideally nestled in urban spaces or vibrant commercial areas. The concrete material, treated for weather resistance, promises longevity, making these outdoor benches a reliable and stylish addition to bustling environments.

Scalloped edge concrete sink in terracotta color with textured base in concrete spray booth

We worked with Chicago Concrete Studio to create this unique scalloped concrete sink. The edges add a touch of charm, creating a visually striking silhouette that sets it apart from conventional sinks. The concrete material not only lends durability but also imparts an earthy texture. This sink makes a bold statement in any kitchen or bathroom.

Overhead shot of long black concrete table with gold leafed cracks in the workshop

We were asked to design realistic renditions of the ancient Japanese art of Kintsugi into functional tables for a local Chicago restaurant. The shop photo above is the largest of 17 concrete Kintsugi tables after gold leafing. Each fracture was delicately crafted to not only serve as a functional surface but to also establish an inviting and visually captivating dining environment.

Delicious meat dish placed delicately over gold kintsugi lines atop a black concrete tabletop

These two shots are fantastic customer photos taken at Perilla restaurant. Every cleft in the design was meticulously positioned to harmonize with seating arrangements and table settings. This ensured that patrons not only savor the exquisite dishes but also experience a hint of the art peeking through the edges of their plates. These concrete Kintsugi tables are one of our most favorite styles to date. Another successful collaboration with Chicago Concrete Studio.

Patron image food with friends with black concrete kintsugi table as meal backdrop
Modern forest designed dining room with new concrete accent table added.

This was our most recent collaboration with Chicago Concrete Studio and Bader Art Metal. The designer wanted to elevate this dining space with the a 7-ft long concrete accent table, featuring transitional hyperbolic legs that seamlessly blend modern aesthetics with timeless design. This distinctive piece stands as both functional furniture and a captivating visual statement.

Grey concrete table with transitional hyperbolic legs

Contact Us

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2154 Vermont Avenue,

708-296-5772

Chicago Custom CNC

Blue Island, IL 60406

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