In today’s fast-paced manufacturing landscape, rapid prototyping has become a crucial tool for turning ideas into products quickly and efficiently. At Plastic Parts Direct, this process is designed to take your concept from design to production seamlessly.
- The design phase: the process starts with creating a 3D model of your component. If you don’t have one already, our team can produce one for you. This is a crucial step, as it allows us to visualise the final product and make any adjustments, if necessary, before moving to the next stage.
- Rendering and visualisation: once the 3D model is ready, it is rendered to provide a realistic view of the final product. It let’s us evaluate the design and make any final changes.
- Prototyping: The prototyping phase begins after the final design is approved. Plastic Parts Direct uses Stratasys FDM machines to produce parts in ABS polymer. Alternatively, a Polyjet process can be used for higher accuracy. Other prototyping methods available include Selective Laser Sintering (SLS) and Stereolithography (SLA), which provide us with higher flexibility in materials and techniques.
- The production stage: once the prototypes are tested and redefined, production tooling can start. Using the same 3D model from the prototyping phase, tools are created for injection moulding.
With over 35 years of experience in the industry, we offer a comprehensive solution for 3D printing, rapid prototyping, and injection moulding.
Our expertise ensures high-quality results, quick turnaround times, and the ability to bring innovative ideas to life. For more information about our services, contact a member of our team today.
