The prototype dept. is comprised of 2 vertical milling machines one with a 4th axis, a hardinge chucker and a surface grinder. They also have their own programming system and inspection equipment that includes a CMM. The team that works in this cell are certified journeymen machinists and are very competent in what they do. They welcome any and all complex parts that come their way. This cell operates aside from the normal production flow which enables Malmberg to give lead times that don’t exceed more than 2 weeks. The availability of material and outside processes does have a factor in lead time but in most instances 2 weeks is the norm. They also produce all the complex fixturing required for the production floor along with the inspection department