Contract manufacturing in Portugal

Your parts, made in Portugal.
From drawing to delivery.

Tube laser cutting, CNC tube bending, welding, powder coating, injection moulding and assembly. Prototypes to series production.

Fibre laser cutting a steel tube

One partner for metal, plastic and finishing

Send us a drawing. We cut, bend, weld, coat, mould and assemble it, and manage the project for you.

Operator programming a laser cutting machine

Tube laser cutting

High-precision fibre laser cutting for short runs and large volumes. Holes, slots and complex profiles in one pass, no marking, sawing or manual deburring.

  • Round tube Ø12-140 mm
  • Square, rectangular and oval 12-120 mm
  • Wall thickness up to 5 mm
  • Part length up to 4,500 mm
  • Up to 15 kg/m, 2 kW fibre laser
Electric CNC tube bending machine

CNC tube bending

All-electric CNC bending, right and left in one cycle, with 3D simulation before the first part.

  • Up to Ø50 mm, 2 mm wall
  • Precision ±0.05 mm
  • Steel, copper and aluminium
  • Round, square, rectangular, oval
Automatic powder coating guns and booth

Powder coating

Automated electrostatic powder coating with pre-treatment, for durable finishes in a wide range of colours.

  • 2 automated lines, 90 m each
  • Washing and phosphating pre-treatment
  • Oven opening 700 x 1,145 mm
  • Manual booth for complex parts
Welded tubular roof rack on a vehicle

Welding and forming

MIG/MAG welding, press brake bending and forming of tube and sheet for frames, racks and structures.

  • MIG/MAG welding
  • Press brake bending
  • Frames and welded assemblies
Workbenches, storage racks and tool trolleys

Assembly and finished products

We assemble, test and pack complete products, ready for your warehouse or your customer.

  • Mechanical assembly
  • Functional testing
  • Packing and delivery

Plastic injection moulding

Injection moulded parts from 70 to 800 tonnes, combined with metal parts in one product when needed.

  • 70 t to 800 t clamping force
  • Prototype to high volume
How it works

Build to print, step by step

  1. Send your drawing

    3D model, XT, SolidWorks or PDF. Add quantity, material and finish.

  2. Analysis and quote

    Engineers check the design for manufacturing. You get a quote within 2 working days.

  3. Planning

    Process, materials and delivery date are agreed before production starts.

  4. Production

    Cutting, bending, welding, coating, moulding and assembly under one roof.

  5. Quality inspection

    Parts are checked against your drawing and requirements.

  6. Delivery

    Packed to your specification and shipped to your site.

Industries we make parts for

Tubular frames, racks, carts, displays and components for manufacturers across Europe.

Logistics and warehousing
Logistics and warehousingWorkstations, flow racks, picking carts
Retail and displays
Retail and displaysShop fittings, display stands, hanging systems
Furniture
FurnitureTubular frames for chairs, tables and benches
Automotive accessories
Automotive accessoriesRoof racks, roll cages, exhaust components
Outdoor and sports equipment
Outdoor and sports equipmentFitness racks, street equipment, goals
Process industry
Process industryTube bundles, frames and tubular structures

Also healthcare carts, education furniture, energy, defence and aerospace components.

Why buy through AP Neves

One contact, one contract

AP Neves manages your project from quote to delivery. You don't deal with several suppliers.

English, German and Portuguese

Drawings, questions and changes are handled in your language.

Short runs and series

No minimum order quantity. The same partner scales from prototype to series.

Fast quotations

A quote within 2 working days for most build-to-print parts.

Engineering support

Design-for-manufacturing advice before you commit to tooling or volumes.

People on site, too

Need installation or assembly teams at your plant? AP Neves supplies those as well.

Questions buyers ask us

Who makes the parts?

Parts are produced by our long-standing manufacturing partner in Portugal. AP Neves is your contact and manages the project, the communication and the delivery.

Do you work from our drawings?

Yes. We work build-to-print from 3D models, XT, SolidWorks or PDF drawings. If you only have a sketch or a sample, tell us and we'll advise.

Is there a minimum order quantity?

No. We make prototypes, short runs and series production.

How fast do I get a quote?

For most parts within 2 working days after we receive complete drawings, quantities and material.

Can you combine processes in one order?

Yes. A part can be laser cut, bent, welded, powder coated and assembled in the same order.

Do you deliver outside Portugal?

Yes. Tell us the delivery address and we include transport in the quote.

Request a quote

Tell us about the part. We reply within 2 working days.

Processes needed

After sending, you can email drawings to info@apneves.net. No obligation.

Need a team on site as well?

AP Neves also supplies trained teams for quality, assembly and maintenance at your plant.

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