Prototype Fabrication
Develop custom prototypes, experimental assemblies, and specialized parts for early-stage product development, research, and engineering validation.
Turn demanding concepts into reliable built parts with Alloy Metalworks’ rapid prototyping and small-batch fabrication support. Our engineering-aware team collaborates with engineers, research teams, and technology startups on custom tools, fixtures, experimental assemblies, and complex welded solutions. From Colorado, we support rapid development cycles with controlled fabrication, specialized alloy expertise, and documentation suited to technical applications.
Explore engineering collaboration, specialty-alloy fabrication, prototype assemblies, and small-batch production for demanding technical applications.
Develop custom prototypes, experimental assemblies, and specialized parts for early-stage product development, research, and engineering validation.
Collaborate with engineers on weld-joint design, process development, distortion control, validation, and fabrication efficiencies before production begins.
Move validated concepts into repeatable small-batch fabrication with controlled processes, technical collaboration, and specialized welding capabilities.
Build custom tools and fixtures that support prototype development, accurate fabrication, experimental work, and more efficient production workflows.
Fabricate prototypes from aluminum, titanium, stainless steel, nickel-based alloys, and other high-performance materials using qualified welding processes.
Support laboratories, research organizations, and technology startups with complex welded assemblies and fit-for-purpose experimental fabrication.
Rapid prototyping helps technical teams evaluate ideas, solve fabrication challenges, and move from concepts toward reliable built parts. Alloy Metalworks combines precision welding, advanced materials capability, and engineering-specific support for custom tools, fixtures, research assemblies, and small-batch production. Our Colorado-based team supports demanding aerospace, energy, advanced manufacturing, and research applications with controlled fabrication and documentation-focused project management.
See how engineering-driven fabrication supports advanced products, research programs, and demanding industrial applications.
"Cynta and Chris were a pleasure to work with, communicated clearly and in a timely manner. The work provided exceeded our quality expectations, and they have been added to our pressure program as an approved and preferred vendor. The part they produced for us was fabricated out of Alloy 800..."
"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..."
We pair hands-on fabrication expertise with engineering collaboration and controlled quality systems.
Experienced professionals bridge design concepts and built reality for complex Colorado technical applications.
ASME and AWS qualified welding capabilities support demanding materials, assemblies, and compliance requirements.
ISO 9001-controlled processes support documentation integrity, traceability, and inspection-ready fabrication.
Prototype and small-batch capabilities help Colorado engineers reduce rework, bottlenecks, and downstream delays.
Engineering-minded fabricators support complex prototype and small-batch programs.
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.
Rapid prototyping is the process of creating an early physical version of a product, component, tool, or assembly so teams can evaluate its design and fabrication requirements. Alloy Metalworks supports this work through prototype fabrication, custom tools and fixtures, experimental assemblies, engineering collaboration, and small-batch production for technical applications.
Talk with our engineering-aware fabrication team about your concept.
Alloy Metalworks supports rapid prototyping and fabrication projects across Colorado and beyond.
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Controlled quality processes support consistent, traceable fabrication.
Qualified welding procedures support demanding technical applications.
Supports flight-critical aerospace welding requirements where applicable.
Tell us about your materials, design, application, and fabrication goals so our team can discuss the right path forward.
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.