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  • Assembly

    Assembly

    From individual components to ready-to-ship assemblies

    what we offer

    Pro2Pro offers a fully managed assembly service, taking individual parts — whethersupplied by us or by you — and building them into finished, functional assemblies. With a dedicated assembly team and tailored fixtures for each process, we deliver accurate, damage-free builds ready for shipping, testing or final fitment.

    why customers choose us

    •  Flexible — we assemble our parts or customer-supplied kits
    • Custom fixtures protect painted/textured parts during build
    • Skilled team with sonic welding, fastening, and QA capabilities
    • Reduces risk and complexity in your downstream build process
    • Delivered as finished, tested, and packaged assemblies

    how it works

    • We assess your BOM or design intent and build the right assembly process
    • Custom fixtures are created to protect and position parts during build
    • Skilled team handles mechanical assembly, inserts, welding, and fitting
    • Final assemblies are checked, packaged, and made ready for delivery
    • Optional: we can integrate third- party components or customer-supplied parts

    typical volumes:

    Tailored to customer requirements

    lead times:

    Depends on complexity and part availability

    (We\’ll work with you to schedule around supply and shipping needs)

    best suited for:

    • Pre-production builds or prototype assemblies
    • Multi-part automotive builds (e.g. full bumper systems)
    • Low–medium volume modular assembly
    • Projects requiring specialist handling, protection, or fixturing
    • Supply chain teams looking to simplify part-to-assembly handover


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  • CAD Services

    CAD services

    Precision design, tooling development, and engineering support — built for manufacturability

    what we offer

    Pro2Pro offers in-house CAD services to support product development, tooling design, and manufacturing preparation. Whether you need full 3D models, fixture and tool design, or conversion from 2D drawings, our experienced team works quickly and accurately to get your designs ready for the next stage.

    We combine CAD expertise with hands-on manufacturing knowledge — delivering files that aren’t just detailed, but actually buildable.

    why customers choose us

    • CAD created with real manufacturing in mind
    • Fast, accurate support from design through tooling
    • Expertise in plastics, tooling and production fixtures
    • Compatible with all major CAD formats (Catia, Rhino, UG, etc.)
    • Fully secure file transfer and handling via custom FTP access

    how it works

    • Projects begin with a design and manufacturing feasibility review
    • CAD can be built from 2D drawings, physical parts, or existing files
    • Files modelled in 3D using AutoDesk PowerShape and PowerMill
    • Tooling, jigs, fixtures, and production intent considered from day one
    • Secure data handling via Pro2Pro’s FTP portal with custom access

    Formats:

    Native CAD or industry standard

    lead times:

    Approx. 1-5 days

    (depending on scope and complexity)

    best suited for:

    • Turning 2D sketches or legacy drawings into 3D CAD
    • Reverse engineering from physical parts or scan data
    • Tooling and fixture CAD for injection moulding and CNC
    • Modifications for DfM or production readiness
    • Clean-up or conversion of CAD files across formats


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  • Vacuum Casting

    vacuum casting

    High-quality polyurethane parts for prototypes and low-volume production

    what we offer

    Pro2Pro’s Vacuum Castingservice delivers high-detail, moulded-quality parts without the cost of hard tooling. Using Renishaw vacuum chamber systems, we eliminate air bubbles for superior part quality compared to traditional RIM processes – ideal for detailed, cosmetic and functional prototypes.

    why customers choose us

    • Injection moulding-like surface finish and flexible material options
    • Wide PU material range closely simulating thermoplastics (vs RIM)
    • Short lead times
    • Ideal for visual models, fit testing and low-volume runs
    • Multiple surface finishes available

    how it works

    • Master pattern built (3D print of CNC)
    • Silicone mould cast around the master
    • PU resin poured under vacuum, bubble-free
    • Captures fine detail and complex features
    • Typical tolerances: +0.2 – 0.5mm
    • Rigid, flexible, clear or coloured materials available
    • Optional post curing to increase heat deflection properties

    typical volumes:

    Up to 25 parts per mould set

    lead times:

    1 – 2 weeks

    (depending on quantity and complexity)

    best suited for:

    • Pre-production prototypes and market-ready samples
    • Low-volume production (10-25+ parts per mould)
    • Parts needing cosmetic quality or functional testing
    • Bridge production before tooling investment
    • Automotive, Medical, Industrial and Consumer sectors


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  • RIM Service Template

    reaction injection moulding (RIM)

    Ideal for large format or complex parts without full production tooling

    what we offer

    Pro2Pro’s Reaction Injection Moulding (RIM) service provides a fast, cost-effective way to produce small to large polyurethane parts — ideal for multiple prototypes or low-volume production. Using soft tooling methods (including aluminium, silicone, and resin-based moulds), we deliver structural or cosmetic components quickly, even when timelines and budgets are tight.

    why customers choose us

    • Cost-effective for large-format parts
    • Strong, durable PU materials with Carbon Fibre options for strength critical parts
    • Complex geometries without heavy tooling investment
    • Excellent surface finish and paint-ready options

    • Rapid lead times

    how it works

    • PU resins injected into a closed mould
    • Materials react and cure in-mould. Post process options for high heat deflection
    • Produces rigid or flexible parts
    • Lower tooling pressure — ideal for bigger, complex shapes
    • Smooth, textured, or paint-readyfinishes available

    typical volumes:

    10-500+

    (depending on tool material)

    lead times:

    Approx. 2-3 days

    (small RIM tool)

     

    Approx. 3-4 weeks

    (large or complex tools)

    best suited for:

    • Large format or complex parts without full production tooling
    • Multiple prototype iterations before finalising design
    • Panels, housings, and structural components
    • Short-run production where speed and flexibility are key
    • Automotive, Off-highway, Agricultural, and Industrial sectors
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    best suited for:

    • Large format or complex parts without full production tooling
    • Multiple prototype iterations before finalising design
    • Panels, housings, and structural components
    • Short-run production where speed and flexibility are key
    • Automotive, Off-highway, Agricultural, and Industrial sectors
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    reaction injection moulding (RIM)

    Ideal for large format or complex parts without full production tooling

    what we offer

    Pro2Pro’s Reaction Injection Moulding (RIM) service provides a fast, cost-effective way to produce small to large polyurethane parts — ideal for multiple prototypes or low-volume production. Using soft tooling methods (including aluminium, silicone, and resin-based moulds), we deliver structural or cosmetic components quickly, even when timelines and budgets are tight.

    why customers choose us

    • Cost-effective for large-format parts
    • Strong, durable PU materials with Carbon Fibre options for strength critical parts
    • Complex geometries without heavy tooling investment
    • Excellent surface finish and paint-ready options

    • Rapid lead times

    how it works

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    Engine Services

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    Mechanical Services

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    Engine Services

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    Mechanical Services

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    Metal Fabrication

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    Maintenance Services

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  • Reaction Injection Moulding

    reaction injection moulding (RIM)

    Small, Medium and Large production-quality parts with flexible design freedom

    what we offer

    Pro2Pro’s Reaction Injection Moulding (RIM) service provides a fast, cost-effective way to produce small to large polyurethane parts — ideal for multiple prototypes or low-volume production. Using soft tooling methods (including aluminium, silicone, and resin-based moulds), we deliver structural or cosmetic components quickly, even when timelines and budgets are tight.

    why customers choose us

    • Cost-effective for large-format parts
    • Strong, durable PU materials with Carbon Fibre options for strength critical parts
    • Complex geometries without heavy tooling investment
    • Excellent surface finish and paint-ready options

    • Rapid lead times

    how it works

    • PU resins injected into a closed mould
    • Materials react and cure in-mould. Post process options for high heat deflection
    • Produces rigid or flexible parts
    • Lower tooling pressure — ideal for bigger, complex shapes
    • Smooth, textured, or paint-readyfinishes available

    typical volumes:

    10-500+

    (depending on tool material)

    lead times:

    Approx. 2-3 days

    (small RIM tool)

     

    Approx. 3-4 weeks

    (large or complex tools)

    best suited for:

    • Large format or complex parts without full production tooling
    • Multiple prototype iterations before finalising design
    • Panels, housings, and structural components
    • Short-run production where speed and flexibility are key
    • Automotive, Off-highway, Agricultural, and Industrial sectors


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  • Services original

    Full Car restorations

    Comprehensive restoration and repair services for classic vintage cars

    visit us

    • 3946 Hood Avenue,
    • San Diego, California 92123
    • Mon – Fri 7:30am – 6:00pm 

    • Saturday 8:00am – 2:00pm
    • 858-964-8231

    Restore

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    Repair

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    full range of services for all of your classic car needs

    Car Restorations

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    Paint & Body Work

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    Engine Services

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    Mechanical Services

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    Metal Fabrication

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    Maintenance Services

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  • About us WIP faded cogs

    about us

    Pro2Pro Ltd

    visit us

    • Hortonwood 50
    • Telford
    • TF1 7GZ
    • United Kingdom

    Family owned and operated, Classic Car Restoration services in San Diego

    Founded by David Piper in 2009, Pro2Pro has fast grown to become a major player in the rapid prototyping and low-volume production sector of the plastics industry.

    We are well known in the automotive field for our extensive work in vehicle development.

    Our in-house capabilities and facilities enable us to deliver a complete portfolio of services, with a focus on clients needs. Because we manage our services in-house we won\’t let you down with delays or hikes in costs. We maintain full control.

    committed to excellence

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    Take a look for yourselves

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    Joseph Foster

    Founder & Owner

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    Daniel Foster

    General Manager

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    John Foster

    Certified Technician

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    Thomas Jones

    Certified Technician

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    Tommy Foster

    Certified Technician

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    Keith Johanes

    Certified Technician