Precision Manufacturing, Trusted Since 1983

Partner with Thermal R&D for product design, production and individual packaging — all in one place.

Who We Are

For over 40 years, Thermal R&D has delivered precision manufacturing for the automotive industry — from full exhaust systems to specialized OEM and private-label production parts. Based in Southern California, we offer full-service contract manufacturing with speed, consistency, and quality.

• Contract manufacturing since the 1980s
• We've built and designed automotive products for top selling performance brands as well as niche businesses.
• We specialize in premium materials to construct high quality parts.

Contract Manufacturing That Scales With You

Whether you’re an emerging company or a global brand, our team works behind the scenes to build your products with the same care and precision we bring to our own. We offer flexible run sizes, fast turnarounds, and rigorous quality control — all in-house. We maintain global supply chain relationships to meet the diverse needs of our customers.

Whether the product is in concept stage or a has reached maturity, Thermal R&D becomes an extension of your team and gets you to market as quickly as possible.

Capabilities

CNC Machining

• Up to 4-Axis Haas mills and lathes
• Short and long-run production

Mandrel Tube Bending

• 1.5” to 3” diameter
• Precision bends for performance and fitment

Welding & Fabrication

• Full MIG & TIG welding departments
• Quick-change fixturing for reduced lead times

Sheet Metal & Press Work

• Hydraulic pressing & forming
• Tube notching and end forming

Finishing & Assembly

• In-house metal polishing
• Electronic component assembly & programming
• Flow bench testing for valved systems

Quality You Can Count On

• ISO 9001:2015 compliant systems
• Extensive pre-production testing and validation
• Adherence to AWE welding protocols
• Customer sign-off processes tailored to your standards

Let’s Build Together

Ready to get a quote or explore capabilities? Fill out the form below or call us directly at 661-723-2872.