Prototype Tubing Fabrication
FormFab is a full-service tube fabricator headquartered in Rochester Hills, Michigan, with more than 50 years of experience producing precision bent metal and nylon tubing assemblies for automotive OEMs, Tier 1 suppliers, and manufacturers across a range of demanding industries.
Our prototype program is built to support product teams from early-stage development through validated, production-ready designs, with the same in-house team, tooling, and processes carrying through at every step.
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Our in-house capabilities cover every step of the prototype build process, including:
- CNC tube bending, mandrel bending, and rotary draw bending
- Tube end forming, including flaring, expanding, beading, and custom profiles
- Welding and brazing
- Leak testing
- Crimping
- Nylon and multilayer tubing (MLT) forming and assembly
- Reverse engineering and end form development
- Fixture fabrication for prototype inspection
We work with tube diameters from 1/8" to 2" (3.1mm to 50mm) across a range of materials, including aluminum, stainless steel, steel, copper, copper-nickel, and nylon tubing.
Industries and Applications
Automotive is at the core of our prototype work. We regularly develop first-run assemblies for brake lines, fuel lines, power steering lines, transmission lines, oil pickup tubes, and nylon tube assemblies for Tier 1 suppliers and OEM manufacturers. Our Rochester Hills, Michigan location places us at the center of the automotive supply chain.
Our prototype capabilities also extend to:
- Aerospace: Lightweight tube assemblies, fuel lines, and hydraulic lines with tight radii and compound bends
- Motorsport: Brake, fuel, coolant, and transmission fluid lines for high-performance and off-road vehicles
- Marine: Fuel lines, coolant lines, and fluid transfer tubing for inboard and outboard systems
- Defense: High-tolerance tubing assemblies built to meet stringent operational requirements
- Recreational Vehicles: Fluid routing and transfer tubing for RV applications
- Lawn, Garden and Agriculture: Hydraulic tubing, power steering lines, and fuel routing components
From Prototype to Production
Prototyping at FormFab is the first step in a longer relationship. Once your design is validated, our team scales seamlessly into low- to medium-volume production using the same in-house processes and tooling. This continuity reduces lead times, minimizes rework, and keeps your supply chain under one roof.
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FormFab LLC is committed to providing its customers with products and services that are of industry leading quality, workmanship, materials and value.
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