CNC Machining Prototype
3D printing and additive manufacturing is
the ways for rapid prototyping. Rapid prototyping is the fabrication of parts
and prototypes in a quick and cost effective way. The parts are use to verify
and test the design before going to the next step of product development
process or mass production.
When comes to rapid prototyping, 3D is
attractive as lower prices and wider availability. Other techniques can to use
to rapidly prototype which offer varieties of benefits over 3D printing is CNC
machining. CNC machining offers cost and time saving. It could deliver better
finished products.
How to choose the way for Rapid Prototyping? It depends on the type of prototype you want. For example, if you
want to test your design quickly or create a “looks-like prototype”, 3D printer
will help. It help designer and engineers assess the aesthetic aspects and the
size of a prototype or part. If you want a functional or pre-production
prototype which is used to test the visual quality and core functionality and
mechanical properties, 3D printing and SLS machine is helping. If you want more
prototypes, CNC machining is a better choice. CNC machining prototype can be
made out of the exact material which will be used in end products in mass
production. The most common CNC machines form is 3-axis machine. More advanced
machines is 5-axis. CNC can produce complicated parts with extremely tight
tolerances. It is a ideal way to build functional prototypes and low volume
production.
There is very a few material limitation on
CNC machining compared to 3D printing. CNC machining prototypes can be made
from a wide range of material like aluminum, brass, copper, steel and titanium,
as well as materials like wood, foam and fiberglass. The key advantage of CNC
machining is that it can remove large amounts of material quickly with high
accuracy and very tight tolerances.
As a prototyping specialist, TEAM Rapid has varieties of equipment for CNC Machining Prototype service. We also offer low volume manufacturing like low volume injection molding, die casting. We can benchmark the various rapid prototyping techniques and then use the best tool for your jobs depending on your demands. Our experienced engineers can offer guidance which rapid prototyping technique is most suitable to guarantee the best result. We ensure the design is perfect which will then help to further reduce time and costs.