Rapid Prototyping Services
Rapid prototyping means making a physical sample of a new product design idea. This is done as a preliminary step towards eventual production, and is most useful when verifying that the finished product will look, feel, and perform as intended.
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What Are The Different Types Of Rapid Prototyping?
Any physical model can potentially be a prototype. The difference lies in how closely it reflects the intended finished part.
Very simple models can be made with paper, plastic, modeling clay, styrofoam, balsa wood, or other common household materials. These are examples of very low-fidelity prototypes, but they do have the advantage of being easy and inexpensive to make.
These types of prototypes would likely not function very well or for long, so they’re used primarily to get a visual idea of the design and to compare it in scale to other parts.
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How To Choose The Right Rapid Prototyping Technique
The right prototyping method is the one that best fits your budget, the complexity of the part, what you want the prototype to do, and your development timeline. Better prototypes cost more money and take longer to make, but they also more faithfully represent the form, fit, and function of a production part.
Why Choose us
We recommend you contact our experts who can advise you on the method that is best for your application.
How it works
Advantages of Rapid Prototyping
Physical Model
Show your customers and investors a physical model of your product
Show Features
Demonstrate the appearance, dimensions, and features of your product
Test The Market
Test the market with your product before production
Streamline Production
Improve and streamline the production process
Multiple Versions
Create multiple versions with different colors, surface textures, and finishing processes
Common Questions
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CNC Machining
CNC machining is an excellent way to make high-fidelity, end-use prototypes from a variety of raw materials. It’s fast, accurate, and versatile. It’s also easy to make minor changes to the cutting program in order to perfect the final product. CNC machining can also make tapped and threaded holes, which can’t be done with other methods. CNC machined prototypes are full strength, so they’re suitable for engineering testing.
Finally, it’s possible to make small numbers of housings and enclosures without investing in expensive plastic injection mold tools. However, product developers should note that the corner radii of a machined part will not be the same as a corner made from an injection mold tool. There may be other slight design differences as well, so it’s best to consult us in advance.
Vacuum Casting
Polyurethane vacuum casting molds create up to 30 high-fidelity copies from your original master pattern. Parts can be molded in a variety of resins, including engineering grade plastics, and even overmolded in multiple materials. Vacuum casting is often used as a substitute for plastic injection molding because it is ideal for small volumes of hollow cases and enclosures.
We’re experts in making production quality cast copies from master patterns.
Not only will you benefit from our exceptional attention to detail, but we also provide a full suite of finishing services to bring your part up to showroom quality. Learn more about what our vacuum casting service can do for you.
Rapid Tooling
Our rapid tooling service supports you with high-quality plastic injection mold tools that can be made in as little as two weeks. If you need prototype cases and enclosures for your project, rapid tooling might be the solution. Talk to our engineers to receive a free design for manufacturing review.
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Why Choose Star Rapid For Your Next Rapid Prototyping Project
Making a quality prototype is an important first step in your product development journey. We’re veterans in rapid prototyping and we can help you to make your design dreams come to life.
Industry-Leading Expertise
We’ve helped hundreds of clients, from private inventors to large corporations, create stunning prototypes that exceeded their expectations, and we can do the same for you.
Cutting-Edge Equipment
We’ve invested in the finest raw materials and equipment so you get superior rapid prototypes that look and perform like full-production parts, but in a fraction of the time and cost.
Intelligent Quotations for Every Project
Our proprietary AI quoting algorithm ensures you receive fast and accurate quotations to help you reach your product development goals while managing your budget.
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