Abstract of the Offer
The company provides a suite of metal‑component manufacturing processes spanning rapid prototyping, low‑volume production and scalable manufacturing via tooling and stamping. The core services include laser cutting, CNC metal forming, wire‑electrical discharge machining (WEDM) and conventional machining, with capacity for press‑tool design and precision stamping for higher-volume demands.
In the prototyping and low-volume phase, parts start from 2D drawings or CAD data and are translated into flat metal blanks. Laser cutting uses a focused high-powered laser beam, directed under computer (CNC) control, to cut the sheet metal according to specified outlines. Once cut, these blanks can be formed or bent using CNC-controlled metal forming equipment, giving them the required 3D geometry without requiring bespoke tooling for each variation, enabling rapid iteration of designs. Machining and WEDM extend the manufacturing capability to complex geometries, precision features and fine tolerances not easily achievable using forming or cutting alone. WEDM uses a thin, electrically charged wire and repeated electrical discharges across a dielectric fluid to erode metal in a controlled way, allowing the production of intricate shapes, internal cutouts or thin wall features even in hard or pre-hardened metals.
For larger or longer-run requirements, in‑house tooling design and press-tool manufacturing enable the use of precision stamping and forming to produce metallic components in volume. The tooling process involves CAD/CAM tool‑path planning, precision tool manufacture (using the same WEDM and machining capabilities), and press production, thus converting validated prototypes into production-ready stamping tools.
Together, this combination of services supports a full lifecycle: from early-stage concept and functional prototype, through design iteration and manufacturability testing, to low- or mid-volume production or full production runs, all within the same integrated facility.
Potential applications span any engineered system requiring metallic parts with fine geometries, high precision, or complex shapes where off-the-shelf components are unsuitable. This includes assemblies in aerospace and satellite subsystems, instrumentation, sensor housings, microsystems, power or electronic enclosures, mechanical brackets or interfaces, precision metal sub-components in larger electro-mechanical assemblies, or other high-reliability fields.
Because the workflow supports transition from prototype to production, these capabilities suit both early development and longer-term manufacturing requirements. This flexibility makes the offering relevant for research groups validating metal designs, companies building complex assemblies around bespoke parts, or integrators assembling systems from high-precision sub-components.
Advantages and Innovations
The innovation lies in Brandauer’s ability to offer a fully integrated, collaborative pathway from prototype to production, with the flexibility for partners to enter and exit at any stage depending on their needs. The business operates as a responsive engineering partner rather than a transactional supplier, supporting customers across all stages of development from early-stage concepting and feasibility studies to volume manufacturing.
This approach combines multiple metal manufacturing techniques including laser cutting, CNC metal forming, WEDM and conventional machining, in a workflow that allows parts to be developed quickly and adjusted iteratively without the upfront commitment to tooling. Where appropriate, these same parts can then transition seamlessly into higher-volume production using in-house press tooling and stamping.
What differentiates the process is not just the technology but the openness of engagement. Customers are encouraged to share early concepts and technical constraints, with Brandauer contributing design-for-manufacture feedback and production insight from day one. This reduces the risk of late-stage changes, lowers total development time, and enables informed decisions about cost, materials, tolerances and production strategy.
Unlike segmented supply chains where prototyping, tooling and manufacturing are spread across different suppliers, Brandauer’s model keeps all phases within one engineering-led structure, ensuring continuity, accountability and traceability.