Step 4: Production Test

Step 4 – Production Test

The Prototype Hubs Production Test is a simple way to verify the quality of a Manufacturing Partner’s work before being able to offer manufacturing services on the Prototype Hubs platform. If you are only using the Plugin feature on the upgraded Premium Manufacturing Partner Account, you are not required to complete the Production Test.

ISO Certified Manufacturing Partners

1. ISO Certified Manufacturing Partners are not required to produce a Production Test part to offer their services on the Prototype Hubs platform.
2. Please follow the on-screen instructions and upload photos of all your ISO certificates, then hit submit.
3. Prototype Hubs may take up to 24 hours to review your submitted photos. We also reserve the right to ask for additional information at any time.

3D Printing Production Test

1. Please download the following Production Test file(s).
   Download 3D Printing Production Test File (Exported in mm.)
   Download 3D Printing Production Test File Documentation
2. Produce the appropriate test file on your machine(s) for the services that you will be offering through the Prototype Hubs platform. If you are offering more than 1 service, for example FDM & SLA, please produce the Production Test part with both FDM and SLA 3D printing processes. (If you are a MJP, Polyjet, or Metal 3D Printing service provider, please send us an email at partner@prototypehubs.com before producing the Production Test part.)
3. Please choose a 3D Printing material that you will be offering on the Prototype Hubs platform at any layer height with no post processing.
4. The finished test piece should be in a Shipped or Completed state. Prototype Hubs requires that you upload 6 high resolution photos of the produced test part as follows:
   1. Photo 1: Right Side
   2. Photo 2: Front
   3. Photo 3: Left Side
   4. Photo 4: Back
   5. Photo 5: Top
   6. Photo 6: Layer Lines (Zoomed)
5. Prototype Hubs may take up to 24 hours to review your submitted photos. We may also ask for additional photos or information if the requirements outlined above are not met.

CNC Machining Production Test

1. Please download the following appropriate Production Test file(s).
   Milling
   Download CNC Machining Milling Production Test File
   Download CNC Machining Milling Production Test File Documentation
   Lathe
   Download CNC Machining Lathe Production Test File
   Download CNC Machining Lathe Production Test File Documentation
2. Produce the appropriate test file on your machine for the services that you will be offering through the Prototype Hubs platform. If you are offering more than 1 service, for example both Milling & Lathe services, please produce both of the appropriate test parts for both Milling and Lathe CNC machining processes.
3. Please observe the following parameters:
   1. Material: 6061 Aluminum
   2. As Machined (Ra 3.2 μm)
   3. QTY: 1 (For each service offered.)
4. The completed test piece(s) are then required to be shipped to:
   Prototype Hubs
   PO BOX 5305
   Lacombe, Alberta, Canada
   T4L 1X1
   (403) 348-9312
   Where they will be inspected and measured for quality assurance.
5. Prototype Hubs may take up to 48 hours to review your submitted test piece(s) once they have arrived at the Prototype Hubs headquarters. We may also ask for additional information if the Production Test parts do not meet or pass the quality assurance check.

CNC Cutting and Sheet Metal Production Test

1. Please download the following Production Test file.
   Download CNC Cutting Production Test File (Exported in Inches.)
2. Produce the appropriate test file on your machine(s) for the services that you will be offering through the Prototype Hubs platform. If you are offering more than 1 service, for example Laser & Waterjet Cutting, please produce the test part with both Laser and Waterjet Cutting processes.
3. Please choose a material that you will be offering on the Prototype Hubs platform that is within the guidelines below:
   1. CNC Plasma: Any material that is equal to or greater than 1/4″ or 6mm
   2. CNC Laser: Any material that is equal to or greater than 1/8″ or 3mm
   3. CNC Waterjet: Any material that is equal to or greater than 1/2″ or 12mm
4. The finished test piece should be in a Shipped or Completed state. Prototype Hubs requires that you upload 3 high resolution photos of the produced test part as follows:
   1. Photo 1: Top
   2. Photo 2: Bottom
   3. Photo 3: Closeup of Cut Edge (Kerf)
5. Prototype Hubs may take up to 24 hours to review your submitted photos. We may also ask for additional photos if the requirements outlined above are not met.

If you have any questions, comments, or inquiries, please email partner@prototypehubs.com.