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Our capabilities include all of the state-of-the-art technologies for rapid prototyping, rapid tooling, model making and rapid manufacturing. We offer three of the best rapid prototyping technologies - stereolithography, selective laser sintering and fused deposition modeling. The following charts show the particular strengths of the various processes we offer, ranging from RP processes such as selective laser sintering to rapid manufacturing techniques such as investment casting.
Rapid Prototyping Services
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Also known as: Stereolithography
Strengths: Best for tolerance, fit and form. Great for small detail and thin walls.
Lead time: 1-3 days
Materials: Standard and flexible
Layer thickness: .0025 inch
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Also known as: Selective laser sintering
Strengths: Good for fit checks and functional testing. Good for high-temperature applications.
Lead time: 4-5 days
Materials: Powdered nylon, glass-filled
Layer thickness: .006 inch
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Also known as: Fused deposition modeling
Strengths: Good for fit checks and functional testing.
Lead time: 4-7 days
Materials: Extruded ABS, polycarbonate
Layer thickness: .006 to .010 inch
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Rapid Manufacturing and Other Services
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Also known as: aluminum tooling, bridge tooling
Strengths: Great for testing and checking assembly design. Tools can be modified quickly. Great for low-volume production and bridge tooling while production tools are being made.
Lead time: 1-3 weeks
Materials: Same as production
Quantities: 100-10,000 parts
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Also known as: Urethane casting
Strengths: Great for functional prototypes. Use for tradeshows, sales samples and assemblies.
Lead time: 7-12 days
Materials: Spec-like material (two-part urethane), both hard and soft durometer
Quantities: 20 parts per mold
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Also known as: Investment casting, sand casting, rubber plaster molding
Strengths: 100% functional prototype. Can apply secondary operations and heat treat.
Lead time: 4-14 days, depending on process
Materials: Most metals: aluminum, steel, stainless steel, zinc, etc.
Quantities: 1 to 200
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Strengths: Good for functional testing. Milling, grinding or lathe work can be done.
Lead time: 6-12 days
Materials: Spec: plastics and metals
Quantities: 1 to low-volume production
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