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Energy Prototyping & Manufacturing

Get high-quality manufacturing services for your custom energy prototypes and production parts. Launch products faster, reduce risks, and streamline production processes with on-demand production at competitive prices.
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Why manufacture energy parts with 3ERP?

The energy sector produces fuels and fuel-based products such as oil and gas, which uses complex and innovative machines to withstand the tough conditions of deployment. At 3ERP, we have years of experience prototyping and manufacturing parts for customers in the energy sector, from solar panel enclosures to oil refinery parts.
ISO Certified

ISO certified

3E Rapid Prototyping (3ERP) is an ISO9001-2015 certified manufacturer that can guarantee part quality and consistency.
Huge Production Capacity

Huge production capacity

We can fulfill orders of virtually any size, from one-off prototypes to full production, using in-house and third-party facilities.
Range of services

Range of services

Equal parts machine shop and digital manufacturing specialist, we offer a range of manufacturing technologies and services, from CNC machining to 3D printing.
Robust materials

Robust materials

From machined superalloys like Inconel to die-cast aluminum, we offer exceptional material quality
Short lead time

Short lead time

Our extensive facilities and partner network allow us to fulfill orders quickly, essential for the fast-moving energy sector.
Skilled and experienced

Skilled and experienced

We have been manufacturing energy and oil & gas parts for over a decade and our skilled engineers know how to get the best outcomes from your designs.
Easy Quotation

Easy quotation system

Our engineers will review your designs immediately to provide a fast and accurate quotation for the project.

What kind of energy parts can we make?

Energy prototyping and manufacturing with 3ERP

The energy industry requires a broad range of parts, large and small, made from both metals and plastics. Typical requirements for the energy sector include:

  • Tight tolerances for critical parts and assemblies.
  • Wear-resistant, weather-resistant, and chemically resistant materials.

Certifications

  • High-strength metal parts for large-scale equipment.
  • Consistency throughout large batches of parts.

Below are some of the types of parts we can manufacture for customers in the energy sector

  • Prototypes
  • Housings
  • Battery components
  • Valves
  • Machine and tool parts
  • Moving parts
  • Pumps and accessories
  • Parts for tractors, bulldozers, forklifts
  • Solar panel parts
  • Jigs and fixtures
  • Ducts and ventilation
  • Generator components
  • Automation parts
  • Casings
  • Conveyors and conveying equipment
  • Pipes
  • Heat exchangers
  • Turbine components
  • Frames
  • Replacement parts
  • Impellers
  • Heavy construction vehicles and equipment

Energy manufacturing
processes

3ERP offers wide range of manufacturing processes for energy prototypes and production parts.

CNC Machining

By using CNC milling & turning, we can make a wide range of prototypes and production parts

Injection Molding

We offer low-volume prototype moldings and mass production moldings.

3D Printing

We provide 3D printing services using a range of cutting-edge additive manufacturing technologies for metal or plastic parts

Sheet Metal Fabrication

Laser cutting, bending, stamping, spinning, punching, welding.

Energy manufacturing possibilities

Oil and Gas
Electrical Power
Renewable Energy
Wind Power
Solar Power
Hydro Power

The world is dependent on the oil and gas or fossil fuel industry, one of the most economically powerful industries on Earth. A huge range of equipment and machinery is required for the extraction, refining, and transportation of oil and gas. Manufacturable parts for this industry include pump components, valves, and piping made from strong and chemically resistant materials.

The electrical power industry involves generating, transmitting, and distributing electricity. Generation can take many forms, including renewable and fossil fuels, while transmission of electricity depends on a transmission network comprising power lines. Distribution involves moving power from a local substation to individual consumers. Common electrical power parts include tower body parts, transformer heat exchangers, and bus ducts.

Arguably the most important part of the global energy industry is renewable energy, whose future success will help tackle the climate crisis. Renewable energy comprises hydroelectric, wind, and solar power, as well as alternative fuels. At 3ERP, we can manufacture renewable energy parts and prototypes such as turbine gears and shafts, solar panel frames, and piping for hydroelectric power plants.

Wind energy production requires durable, long-lasting parts that can take enormous stress while maintaining accuracy. We are able to produce precise blades for handling wind pressure with minimum wear and tear.

Aside from the solar panels themselves, there are various parts that need precise manufacturing, like frames, back rails and carrier rails. Milling and drilling machines are ideal for such projects and CNC machines are specialized in producing solar panel parts in general.

Hydropower turbines and generators need to be durable against pressure and water damage, often utilizing carbon and stainless steel parts. We use advanced technologies to produce all sorts of components from simple shafts and bushings to hydro turbine housings, impellers, and covers.

Energy Part Gallery

For the years we have gathered relevant experience that enables us to handle any energy projects. Here's the gallery of energy prototypes and production parts for our worldwide clients.

Energy manufacturing materials

We offer a huge range of material possibilities with all our manufacturing processes. Some common choices for energy projects are listed below.
Inconel
Stainless Steel
Aluminum
Titanium
PEEK
PTFE (Teflon)
Best technologies
CNC machining
CNC machining, sheet metal
CNC machining, rapid tooling, sheet metal
CNC machining, SLM 3D printing
CNC machining, injection molding
CNC machining
Benefits
Temperature-resistant, corrosion-resistant, radiation-resistant, strong
Strong, corrosion-resistant, sterilizable, range of grades
Machinable, strong, range of grades
Lightweight, temperature-resistant
Strong, sterilizable, chemically resistant, temperature-resistant
Corrosion-resistant, UV-resistant
Example parts
Solar panels, nuclear power equipment
Surgical instruments, Heat exchangers, pumps, tubing
Cylinder heads, manifolds, Ductwork, housings, bus ducts
Engine valves, axle shafts, pipes, nuclear waste storage, pumps, turbines
Implants, turbine blade supports, solar panels, housings
Tubing, gaskets, pump interiors

Applicable Finishes for energy industry

3ERP offers wide variety high level surface finishes. We only list some of the common finishing options. There are more finish options for custom parts for energy industry.
Name
Applicable to
Feature
Color
Thickness
As machined
Metals & Plastics
Tool marks visible
N/A
N/A
Sanding & Polishing
Metals & Plastics
Brushed & gloss mirror surface
N/A
0.02-0.05mm removed
Sand, Bead Blasted
Metals & Plastics
matt or satin surface
N/A
N/A
Painted
Metals & Plastics
Matt, gloss, texture
colors can be matched as needed
0.05mm to 0.1mm
Powder coat
Metals
Matt, Gloss & Texture
colors can be matched as needed
0.05mm to 0.15mm
Anodized
Aluminum
Tool marks visible, Smooth, Matt & Gloss
colors can be matched as needed
0.002mm to 0.04mm
E-Coating
Metals
Matt & Gloss
Black
0.015mm to 0.035mm
Nickel Plating
Metals
Gloss
Silver
0.004mm to 0.05mm
Chromed
Metals & Plastics
Satin & Gloss
Silver
0.001mm to 0.3mm
Zinc Plating
Metals
Gloss
Silver & Black
0.005mm to 0.2mm
Chromate Conversion Coating
Aluminum
Tool marks visible, Smooth and Matt
Clear/ slight yellow tint
0.25-1 um
Preview
Preview

A customer’s words mean more than ours see what our satisfied customers have said about how we fulfilled their requirements.

JS
John S
US
Stars 5
3ERP is Great!
My experience working with 3ERP has been nothing but great. Their communication is exceptional, and Victor was always available to answer any questions I had. The finished products we receive are of the highest quality, and meet expectations. What really stands is the great service I always receive from Victor. He's always committed to ensuring we were satisfied. Overall, I would highly recommend 3ERP and Victor Liu for anyone looking for a reliable and supplier.
Date of experience: April 06, 2023
PL
Patrick L
US
Stars 5
Great prices, lead times, and quality of work
Nicole and the 3ERP team have become an invaluable supplier for our prototyping process. Their response time is quick, their prices and lead times are great, and the products I've received have been excellent. I can't recommend them enough!
Date of experience: April 07, 2023
AA
Artcheng
HK
Stars 5
Exceptional prototyping at competitive price
My experience with 3erp has been nothing but exceptional. From the start the communication has even accurate and fast. Specificities of the design that may meet production difficulties are promptly pointed out with suggested solutions. The price of prototyping is competitive. And the QC of the final product is also excellent. There is no doubt that I will go back again
Date of experience: April 04, 2023
TJ
Timo J
DE
Stars 5
Our No.1 source for CNC parts
Even for a complex 5 axis CNC part we got very good results from 3ERP. We did a lot of projects with 3ERP during the last 3 years and they always did an outstanding job - high quality (I can also recommend their laser logo service and anodizing), reliable, extremely fast and perfect communication. I highly appreciate working with Ronan and Victor and already recommended them to many of our partners.

Date of experience: November 07, 2022
RR
Raymond
NL
Stars 5
Reliable company, outstanding in precision work.
It's very nice that you can make complex miniature prototypes down to the smallest details and with also a high precision. For us, this quality is necessary to do reliable tests. Great that you can meet these high requirements. Good work, keep it up!
Stay affordable and we hope to continue working with you for a long time.
Date of experience: April 07, 2023
AK
Alex Korf
AT
Stars 5
Using 3ERP for many years now
Using 3ERP for many years now. Always quick, always efficient, always reliable. If something's wrong they redo the parts without any drama. Compared to most European CNC providers, 3ERP's customer service is head and shoulders above. Highly recommended if you request any CNC machined parts to verify your new design.
Date of experience: February 01, 2023
DJ
Dynamo Joe
CA
Stars 5
Very grateful for the personalized service
5 Stars. Happy with communication that give me confidence to choose 3ERP. Project manager understood what I needed and offered solutions to solve my problem. The project manager is very positive for me to help overcome some frustrations I had. Delivered the prototype products as promised. Very grateful for the personalized service, and, I am already a returning customer. Thank you for the opportunity to review 3ERP
Date of experience: April 12, 2023
BM
Brodie Malouf
AU
Stars 5
Very satisfied client of 3ERP
3ERP have been exceptional to deal with. Being in Australia I did predict some issues with correspondence and possibly result but I was WRONG. It has been so easy dealing with the guys from 3ERP from the other side of the world. The result of the products have been amazing, we had a small issues at one stage but it was quickly addressed and you cant ask for much more then that! I highly recommend giving them a go.
Date of experience: April 07, 2023

Energy Industry FAQ

Yes, 3E Rapid Prototyping (3ERP) is an ISO9001-2015 certified manufacturer. We manufacture parts to a high standard, no matter the project or the customer.

For certain manufacturing processes like injection molding, we can provide a T1 sample for your parts, then further samples if required.

We can fulfill orders quickly, but lead times depend on a few factors, such as the manufacturing process, order quantity, and part complexity. CNC machined parts can take as little as five days, 3D printed parts can take as little as three days, while moldings made via rapid tooling can take as little as 5–7 days.

We offer a wide range of metals for CNC machining and other processes, including Inconel 601, Inconel 625, and Inconel 718.

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