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Rapid Prototyping

Rapid Prototyping (RP) is the name given to a host of related technologies that are used to fabricate physical objects directly from CAD data. These methods are generally similar to each other in that they bond materials in a layer-by-layer process to form objects.

RP is heavily used by engineers and designers to better understand and communicate their product designs before committing to production tooling. RP is also used by surgeons, architects, artists and individuals from many other disciplines to produce physical models that they can see and touch. 

How to select the technology I need ?

You can:

  - select the type of model you want
  or
  - use our application, material and technology matrix

 

What type of model do you want?

Concept model
 

Description
  To validate a concept or a shape

Recommended Technologies
  Using: SLA, Objet, SLS
 
Stereolithography (SLA) - (read more about SLA)
  Excellent sharpness of detail and surface finish, limited functional applications (epoxy material).
Objet - (read more about objet)
  Excellent fine detail re-production, limited functional applications (acrylic material). Also available in soft ""rubber-like"" material, ShoreA27.
Selective Laser Sintering (SLS) - (read more about SLS)
  Very strong and heat resistant, low surface finish (glass filled nylon material).

Functional model
 

Description
  To validate functional fitment, strength or heat testing or other engineer testing

Recommended Technologies
  Using: SLS, CNC, Rapid Plastic, Prototype Tooling
 
Selective Laser Sintering (SLS) - (read more about SLS)
  Very strong and heat resistant, low surface finish (glass filled nylon material).
Rapid CNC - (read more about Rapid CNC)
  Machine a part in true production material, ideal for lenses and clear parts. 
Rapid Plastic - (read more about Rapid Plastic )
  Vacuum casting with silicone tool
Prototype Tooling - (read more about Prototype Tooling )
  True injection moulding

Presentation model
 

Description
  For design validation, exhibition, presentation, photo shoots, etc.

Recommended Technologies
  Using: SLA, CNC
 
Stereolithographye (SLA) - (read more about SLA)
  Excellent sharpness of detail and surface finish, limited functional applications (epoxy material).
Rapid CNC - (read more about Rapid CNC)
  Machine a part in true production material

Pre Production model
 

Description
  Design validation before launching or early release

Recommended Technologies
  Using: CNC, Rapid Plastic, Protoype Tooling
 
Rapid CNC - (read more about Rapid CNC)
  Machine a part in true production material
Rapid Plastic - (read more about Rapid Plastic )
  Vacuum casting with silicone tool
Prototype Tooling - (read more about Prototype Tooling )
  True injection moulding

 

 

Use our Application, material and technology matrix

Download this matrix to help you select the right product development process for your job.

 

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Servicing: Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane, Adelaide, Perth, New Zealand  Applications: presentation models, functional models, form and fit models, medical device prototypes, automotive prototypes, architectural models, Technologies: 3D printing, Objet 3D, Polyjet, Selective Laser Sintering, SLA, CNC, Press Metal, Silicone Tooling, Vacuum Casting, Materials: ABS, Metal, Nylon, Plastic PU, Polyurethane parts, plastic prototypes.  Consulting: China Outsourcing, Design for Manufacture.  Rapid Manufacturing: Additive Manufacturing, Direct Digital Manufacturing.

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