Prototype Tooling
Develop custom tools, fixtures, and experimental assemblies for early-stage product development, research laboratories, technology startups, and specialized fabrication needs.
Alloy Metalworks provides custom tool manufacturing and tooling for engineers, manufacturers, research teams, and technology startups. From specialized fixtures and experimental assemblies to production-ready tooling, our team combines engineering collaboration, advanced materials expertise, qualified welding, and controlled fabrication processes. Colorado customers receive fit-for-purpose solutions designed to support reliable development, validation, and demanding technical applications.
Custom tooling support spanning prototypes, specialized assemblies, engineering collaboration, advanced materials, and repeatable production fabrication.
Develop custom tools, fixtures, and experimental assemblies for early-stage product development, research laboratories, technology startups, and specialized fabrication needs.
Collaborate on joint design, weld procedures, distortion control, process validation, automation, and fabrication efficiencies before parts move into production.
Fabricate specialized tools and components from high-performance metals and specialty alloys while managing material preparation, handling, and welding requirements.
Support repeatable production programs with fixture design, process validation, automated welding, and controlled fabrication for accuracy and reduced variability.
Build custom assemblies and prototype tooling for aerospace, space technology, testing, research, and advanced flight applications requiring qualified fabrication.
Create specialized research equipment, custom assemblies, and technical tools for laboratories and organizations developing demanding energy and manufacturing technologies.
Custom tooling must support the way a part is designed, built, inspected, and used. Alloy Metalworks works with engineers and manufacturers to translate concepts into reliable tools, fixtures, assemblies, and experimental hardware. Our capabilities span prototyping, small-batch fabrication, advanced materials, automation, and production support, with documentation and controlled processes suited to demanding technical applications across Colorado and beyond.
See how engineering-driven fabrication supports prototypes, research equipment, aerospace hardware, energy systems, and production programs.
"Chris and Cynta are fantastic to work with and do high quality work. They've done (and continue to do) a wide range of work for us, and they're especially noteworthy for:<br>> excellent welding ability on Inconel and Stainless Steel<br>> machining of Inconel and Stainless Steel<br>> welding of pipe, fittings, and..."
"Huge talent and wonderful professionalism! Perfect shop for big or small jobs. High quality and super fast turnaround."
Technical collaboration and controlled fabrication help turn complex tooling requirements into dependable built solutions.
Collaborative technical input helps move concepts toward reliable, efficient, and qualified built parts.
ASME and AWS code experience supports tooling for demanding aerospace, research, energy, and manufacturing applications.
ISO 9001-controlled processes support documentation integrity, traceability, and inspection-ready fabrication for Colorado projects.
From prototypes and small batches to production programs, capabilities adapt to complex technical requirements.
A Colorado-founded team connecting engineering insight with precision fabrication.
Technical Director, Managing Partner
Chris Gavitt is the Technical Director and Managing Partner of Alloy Metalworks, bringing deep expertise in precision welding and advanced materials fabrication. He holds a BS in Environmental Engineering from the University of Vermont and multiple certifications including AWS D18.1, AWS D17.1, AWS D1.2, AWS D1.1, and ASME Section IX. After beginning his career building skyscrapers in New York City following his 2012 graduation, Chris founded Alloy Metalworks in Colorado in 2020. He leads technical collaboration, precision welding operations, and detailed problem-solving for complex projects across aerospace, energy, and advanced manufacturing sectors. Chris's engineering background and hands-on fabrication expertise enable him to bridge design concepts with built reality, ensuring inspection-ready results for Colorado's most demanding technical applications.
Business Director, Managing Partner
Cynta Hritz serves as Business Director and Managing Partner at Alloy Metalworks, overseeing strategic operations and organizational excellence. She holds a BS in Strategic Communication and Advertising from the University of Colorado Boulder and an MS in Management and Organization with an emphasis in Business Strategy from the University of Colorado Denver. Cynta officially joined Alloy Metalworks in 2023 after completing her master's degree, though she had been involved in the company's evolution from its garage-based beginnings. She manages HR, purchasing, 3D drafting, project management, compliance systems, and daily business operations. Her strategic approach ensures the company maintains ISO 9001 quality standards while supporting rapid development cycles and complex technical requirements for clients across Colorado and beyond.
Fabrication Lead
Randy Zavala is the Fabrication Lead at Alloy Metalworks, bringing over 20 years of hands-on experience in high-end precision fabrication to every project. His expertise encompasses complex geometric builds, precision sheet metal work, finishing and polishing, and advanced welding techniques. Randy holds certifications in AWS D18.1 sanitary welding, AWS D1.2 structural aluminum, AWS D1.1 structural welding, and ASME Section IX, demonstrating his mastery across multiple welding codes. He has contributed to sophisticated projects including Incoloy chemical reactor systems and aerospace ground support structures. Randy's meticulous approach and deep technical knowledge ensure that every fabrication meets the exacting standards required by Colorado's aerospace, energy, and research organizations.
Sales Engineer
Richard J Morrow serves as Sales Engineer at Alloy Metalworks, leveraging his unique combination of technical and business expertise to connect manufacturing organizations with valuable partnerships. He holds a BA in Physics from St. Mary's College and an MBA from St. Thomas College, providing him with both scientific understanding and business acumen. With extensive experience in Advanced Manufacturing, Richard excels at understanding complex technical requirements and translating them into actionable project plans. He serves as the critical connector between Alloy Metalworks' engineering-driven fabrication capabilities and Colorado's aerospace, energy, research, and advanced manufacturing communities. Richard's collaborative approach ensures clients receive tailored solutions that meet their precise specifications and compliance requirements.
Tool manufacturing is the design and fabrication of specialized tools, fixtures, assemblies, or equipment used to make, test, support, position, or inspect other products. The work may involve engineering collaboration, material selection, welding, machining or fabrication considerations, process validation, and documentation. Alloy Metalworks supports custom tooling for prototypes, research, aerospace, energy, advanced manufacturing, and production applications.
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Alloy Metalworks supports Colorado customers with technical tooling, fabrication, and engineering collaboration.
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Controlled quality processes supporting documentation and traceability.
Qualified welding procedures for demanding technical applications.
Flight-critical aerospace welding qualification where applicable.
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For immediate assistance, feel free to give us a direct call at +1 720-675-7105.
For immediate assistance, feel free to give us a direct call at +1 720-675-7105.