With the latest technologies in rapid prototyping, rapid manufacturing, model making, rapid tooling and rapid injection molding.
Vista Technologies 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 polyjet to rapid manufacturing techniques such as investment casting.
Rapid Prototyping Services
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
Also known as: PJ Strengths: Good for fit and form. Lead time: 1-3 days Materials: From rubber like materials to rigid. Overmold and living-hinge capabilities Layer thickness: .001 -.0006 inch
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
Rapid Manufacturing and Other Services
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
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
Also known as: Investment casting (lost wax casting), 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
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
