Before launching a production series, it is essential to validate the design.
At LTP – La Tôlerie Plastique, we produce a prototype that already corresponds to the first series part.
Same material, same process, same finish: everything is identical.
This step makes it possible to evaluate the enclosure in its real environment, fine-tune mechanical details, and ensure that the product fully meets all technical requirements.
A prototype identical to the series part :
The LTP prototype is not a simple model: it is the first functional version of your enclosure. Unlike traditional plastic prototyping methods (3D printing, vacuum casting, etc.), it is manufactured using the same LTP enclosure technology, without any specific tooling, and offers the same quality as the final series. To learn more: the differences between LTP prototyping and standard plastic prototyping
This phase allows you to:
- check interfaces with your PCBs or components,
- adjust openings, supports or fixings,
- validate ergonomics and visual appearance.
Correct and secure before production launch:
The prototype offers the possibility to introduce real, practical modifications before starting production.
At this stage, everything can still evolve:
- Adding or removing an opening,
- Modifying a front panel,
- Adjusting an electronic support,
- Correcting a visual or aesthetic detail.
All these optimisations can be integrated immediately, without any tooling constraints. You retain full control over your design until final validation.
Save time on your development schedule:
Thanks to our tool-less process, we generally deliver a fully functional prototype within 2 to 3 weeks.
The adjustments validated at this stage are then directly integrated into the production series.
This method is particularly suited for:
- Continuously evolving projects,
- Pre-series validation batches,
- or products with accelerated development timelines.
Conclusion:
The prototype is far more than an intermediate step: it is the starting point for a successful series production.
It allows you to validate your choices, anticipate constraints, and ensure a smooth launch, without technical surprises or time loss.
Contact us
Our technical teams support you in bringing your project to life: Request a quotation for custom plastic enclosure manufacturing
+33 (0)2 35 54 63 40
sales@ltp.fr