What is Rapid Prototyping Service ?
Rapid prototyping service means quickly design a physical model or prototype with using 3D computer-aided design (CAD) software. Then engineers and designer follow the designing drawing to process first samples before full-scale production,and test their design and identify their concept into actual object. The rapid prototyping service must be faster, cost-effective and high quality turnkey project. Through optimzing process and technique, deliver the custom process project to the client in hours or a few days, provdie high quality rapid prototyping service.
Plastic 3D Printing And Metal Die Casting Prototyping Services
Plastic 3D Printing Prototyping Service
TangSheng engineers and designers design visual 3d product model with CAD software, and convert to STL/3MF files. Then import these files into 3D printing machine, genearate g-code to execute machine orders, and do a 3d prototype printing. At last, you will get a plastic sample with 3d printing machine. Below is a detailed breakdown of its operation.
1.Design Preparation (Pre-Processing)
2. 3D Printing Process
3. Post-Processing (Finishing)
4. Quality Control & Testing
Metal Die Casting Prototyping Service
Metal die casting prototypes need be made by die casting process. We suggest that the precision casting die should be designed and manufactured. Depends on the material of custom die castings, select the proper die casting method to cast the prototype. Include two types of die casting processes, which are cold chamber die casting, and fits high melting point metal alloys material and hot chamber die casting,is used for low melting point metal alloys material. However the metal die casting prototype needs die casting process and further post process. The process involves creating parts by injecting molten metal into a mold (or die) under high pressure. Then these as-cast parts with excellent surface finish and dimensional accuracy need the further CNC machining.
Design & Tooling Preparation
Mold Fabrication
Casting Process
Post-Processing (Optional)
Plastic 3D Printing VS. Metal Die Casting Prototyping Services
| Plastic 3D Printing | Metal Die Casting | |
|---|---|---|
| Material Differences | PLA, ABS, PETG, Nylon, Resin (SLA),Low to Moderate (up to ~120°C for some plastics),Layered texture, need further post-process | Aluminum, Zinc, Magnesium,High (200–400°C, depending on alloy),Heavier than plastic but stronger,Smooth |
| Production Speed & Lead Time | Hours to 2 days (no tooling needed),just upload a 3D file | 1–4 weeks (mold fabrication required),requires mold design & machining, |
| Â Cost Comparison | direct printing, no mold cost, suitable for low quanity and rapid prototypes, | Need the casting die to cast prototypes, need mold cost, but the low production cost. |
| Accuracy & Tolerances | ±0.1–0.5mm (varies by technology),Requires post-processing | ±0.1–0.3mm (better consistency), further post-processing |
| Strength & Durability | Tensile Strength, 30–100 MPa, can endure frequent impacts, poor faitigue resistance | Tensile strength, 200–400 MPa, withstand repeative impacts, excellent faitigue resistance |
