A product sample, from visual 3d model designed on the computer, become it into a real object. Hereby there is two ways to realize. One method is designing die and molding tool, then produce a set of molding tool, and inject material into the mold and form a desired part. Another method is straightly printing prototype with 3d printing machine. The rapid prototyping services between injecting a desired part sample and 3d prototype printing, 3d Prototype printing is more easier and convenient, meanwhile saving much and labor cost. However they are all belong to rapid prototyping service.
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What is Rapid Prototyping Service ?
Rapid prototyping service means that manufacturer offers the first sample to client for a definate confirmation before mass production. Client also need to test their design and transfer their concept into actual object. In accordance with different application and functionality of samples, these samples can be made out with reasonable process methods, which involves using 3D printers to create physical models or using precision machine to process prototypes of a design quickly and efficiently. And it is commonly used in product development and custom projects.
Provide Around Rapid Prototype Services
TangSheng Hardware Technology, will provide 3d prototype printing and precision cnc machining prototype services. They are blong to rapid prototyping service. Let us to have a detail explanation from two aspects.
Plastic 3d Prototype Printing Service
Firstly,Our designer can design visual 3d product model for you according to your requirements. After you confirm that you want to have a first sample, our engineer arrange to do a 3d prototype printing with the designed visual 3d product model though 3d printing machine. At last, you will get a plastic sample with 3d printing machine. In detail we list key links to everyone.
1. Material Options Have A Wide Range
PLA (Polylactic Acid): An affordable and commonly used bioplastic, don’t require high durability.
ABS (Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene): Tougher and more durable, suitable for functional parts and daily produts.
PETG (Polyethylene Terephthalate Glycol): A strong, food-safe standard plastic with strong impact resistance.
Nylon: Highly flexible and durable, good for functional prototypes and end-use products. With solid and toughness, used in machenical components.
TPU (Thermoplastic Polyurethane): Flexible,like rubber, seal and cover .
Resin: making high-detail, smooth-surfaced prototypes, used in SLA/DLP printing.
2. Printing Technologies Choice
FDM (Fused Deposition Modeling): Best, quick formage, forming rapid prototypes using materials like PLA and ABS.
SLA (Stereolithography): Offers high-detail, smooth-surfaced prototypes, suitable for resin.
SLS (Selective Laser Sintering): With nylon or polyamides, can make durable prototypes with complex geometries.
MJF (Multi Jet Fusion): offers strong, functional prototypes with high detail and minimal post-processing.
DMLS (Direct Metal Laser Sintering)
3. Rapid Turnaround Time
A rapid turnaround time service , from a few days to several weeks, depending on the complexity and material of the prototype.
4. Cost Efficiency
With our successful engineering design and matured manufacturing experience, we provide cost efficiency sample process service and best products price in sale.
5. File Formats Accepted
Most 3D printing services accept files like STL, OBJ, or STEP. These designed files are allowed to modify easily.
Die Casting and CNC machining prototype service
Some metal prototypes need be made by cnc machining or die casting. If you want to get a metal part sample, We suggest that you can do metal sample with die casting or cnc machining. Hereby we introduce the typical process of getting metal sample. that is 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.
1. Designing the Die
The die consists of two parts: Cavity (female) that shapes the outer surface of the part. Core (male) that forms the internal features. We use software like SolidWorks, Fusion 360, or others to design the 3D CAD model for the part. Or according to the real sample client present, we design the mold that product the part in high volume.
2. Selecting the Metal
To meet the specific requirements from client, we will use these common metals in die casting, and choose the best metal material to make first sample.
Aluminum is Lightweight, with good strength and corrosion resistance.
Zinc has High strength and ductility, suitable for complex parts.
Magnesium is Lightweight, with excellent strength-to-weight ratio.
Copper or Brass has high conductivity and corrosion resistance, and good hardness
3. Die Casting Process
We have two types of the hot-chamber or cold-chamber die casting method for different metal die casting.
Hot-Chamber Die Casting: This is used for low-melting-point metals like zinc, magnesium, or lead. Integrated melton metal pool with the machine, the metal is melted in a chamber connected to the die casting machine, and the molten metal is injected directly into the mold.
Cold-Chamber Die Casting: This is used for high-melting-point metals like aluminum or brass. The molten metal is melted in a separate furnace. Transferring the melton metal to the casting machine using a ladle when die casting process is proceed.
4. Rapid Prototype Making
Employing skilled-well technician in metal die casting process, to handle various die casting operation skills, and troubleshoot the defects of die casting part in short time, and improvement die casting process and ensure the best quality of part and accurate tolorance of the part, their ability of delivering the rapid prototype.
5. Inspecting and Testing
Check that the dimensions match the specifications of client requirements. According to the sample’s intended use, to undergo stress, wear, or fatigue testing to verify its performance. If neccessary, assemble them with other revelant component, testing their practical usage.
Conclusion
In summary , 3D prototype services include 3d model formation with 3d printer and metal product prototype is finished by die casting process, cnc machining process and reasonable surface finish. Cetrtainly 3d printer should be considered for appearance of a product only, regardless of its structure and durability. However as Metal prototype, people should consider of many parameters and durability when the product is produced, also its structure is very solid and practical usage. So we are conforming with application and functionality of the kind of product to decide which method we should use.