Rapid product development cycles are essential for companies to compete in today's competitive marketplace. Traditional product development and prototyping methods cannot keep pace with current technology. More rapid and efficient methods must be utilized to stay ahead of the competition. Wherever there is a product to be designed, prototyped and ultimately manufactured in a high-quality and rapid fashion, there is an application for you to utilize our services.
Stereolithography (SLA)
This process uses 3D CAD geometry to create a model. The software slices the 3D CAD model into thin cross-sections or layers. The laser beam then traces each layer onto the surface and the photopolymeric material solidifies each layer. Solidified layer are lowered into a liquid bath until all cross-sections are built into a solid replica of the original 3D CAD model. The prototype master pattern is drained, cured, cleaned, and ready for shipping. Parts can be snapped together, drilled/tapped/finished/painted. SLA parts are available in the latest high-speed resins, both rigid and flexible.
Selective Laser Sintering (SLS) 
Our product development team uses 3D CAD geometry to create a model, the software slices the 3D CAD model into thin cross-sections or layers, the laser sinters/fuses layers of materials together to form solid three-dimensional objects from the original 3D CAD model. Selective Laser Sintered parts are used in applications requiring functional prototype parts from flexible rubber-like materials to rigid nylon or glass filled nylon materials.
Cast Parts
The SLA or SLS is used as a prototype master to fabricate a (rubber or epoxy) tool cavity. Our product development team can generate exact replicas of your 3D CAD file and the SLA prototype master with stunning accuracy. The flexibility of the mold can allow us to fabricate very complex models with undercuts and internal compound curves. Additionally, the casting process allows you to produce smaller quantities of parts quickly and inexpensively. Prior to tooling up for injection molding, it is the logical next step.
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