Proto Processes
- Accelerated time-to-market
- Short-run manufacturing solutions
- Rapid iterations with quick turnaround times
- Diverse material for complex geometries
Proto Processes
3D Printing
3D Scanning
Vacuum Casting
Soft-Tooling for Plastics
Capabilities
- Additive technologies including polymer & metal 3D printing
- 30 plastic and metal materials in a range of finishes
- Low-volume Vacuum Casting & Vacuum Forming
- Cast parts in silicone, urethane, foam, epoxy
- Prototyping of Medical grade, food grade, and ABS materials
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Materials
SLA Resin (Stereolithography)
Material Properties: SLA resin for 3D printing offers precise detailing and smooth surface finish with high resolution.
Common Industry Applications: SLA resin is used in industries such as aerospace, medical devices, robotics, and more for high-precision prototyping and production of intricate components.
Sub-Processes: 3D Printing – Stereolithography (SLA)
DLP Resin (Digital Light Processing)
Material Properties: DLP resin offers high-resolution 3D prints with smooth surfaces and exceptional detail.
Common Industry Applications: DLP resin is employed in diverse industries, including aerospace, medical devices, and automotive, for producing detailed parts with digital light processing technology.
Sub-Processes: 3D Printing – Digital Light Processing (DLP)
SLS Powder (Selective Laser Sintering)
Material Properties: SLS powder enables strong, functional parts with great flexibility in material choices.
Common Industry Applications: SLS powder is crucial in aerospace, automotive, and general engineering sectors for creating complex, high-strength components using selective laser sintering.
Sub-Processes: 3D Printing – Selective Laser Sintering (SLS)
PolyJet Resin
Material Properties: PolyJet resin provides multi-material and full-color 3D prints with fine details and smooth finishes.
Common Industry Applications: PolyJet resin finds applications in medical devices, consumer products, and aerospace for its multi-material and fine-detail 3D printing capabilities.
Sub-Processes: 3D Printing – Polyjet
PLA (Polylactic Acid)
Material Properties: PLA is a popular, easy-to-print filament known for its biodegradability and versatility.
Common Industry Applications: PLA (Polylactic Acid) is commonly used in consumer goods, 3D printing, and packaging industries due to its biodegradable and versatile nature.
Sub-Processes: 3D Printing – Fused Deposition Modeling (FDM)
ABS (Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene)
Material Properties: ABS (Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene) exhibits high impact resistance, good strength, and excellent chemical resistance.
Common Industry Applications: ABS (Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene) is widely utilized in automotive, electronics, and consumer goods for its robustness and impact resistance.
Sub-Processes: 3D Printing – Fused Deposition Modeling (FDM)
TPU (Thermoplastic Polyurethane)
Material Properties: TPU is a flexible and elastic filament often used for creating rubber-like parts.
Common Industry Applications: TPU (Thermoplastic Polyurethane) is indispensable in footwear, automotive, and medical sectors for its flexibility, durability, and elasticity.
Sub-Processes: 3D Printing – Fused Deposition Modeling (FDM)
Nylon
Material Properties:
Nylon is a strong, durable material used for applications requiring impact resistance and wear tolerance.
Common Industry Applications:
Sub-Processes:
Polycarbonate (PC)
Material Properties: PC is a tough and transparent material suitable for high-strength, impact-resistant parts.
Common Industry Applications: Polycarbonate (PC) is prominent in automotive, electronics, and aerospace for its transparency, impact resistance, and heat tolerance.
Sub-Processes: 3D Printing – Fused Deposition Modeling (FDM) – Fused Filament Fabrication (FFF) method
HIPS (High Impact Polystyrene)
Material Properties: HIPS is a cost-effective, easy-to-print filament used for support structures in dual-extrusion 3D printing.
Common Industry Applications: HIPS (High Impact Polystyrene) is commonly found in packaging, consumer goods, and toys for its toughness and ease of processing.
Sub-Processes: 3D Printing – Fused Deposition Modeling (FDM)
Stainless Steel
Material Properties: DMLS 3D printing produces stainless steel parts with high strength, corrosion resistance, and precise geometric accuracy.
Common Industry Applications: DMLS-produced stainless steel is frequently used in aerospace for creating intricate, lightweight structural components, in the automotive industry for high-performance parts, and in the medical field for precision surgical instruments.
Sub-Processes: 3D Printing – Direct Metal Laser Sintering (DMLS)
Aluminum
Material Properties: Aluminum parts made through DMLS exhibit lightweight properties, high strength, and good thermal conductivity.
Common Industry Applications: Aluminum parts fabricated using DMLS are employed in the aerospace sector to produce lightweight yet robust components, in the automotive industry for complex engine parts, and in DMLS heat exchangers for efficient thermal management.
Sub-Processes: 3D Printing – Direct Metal Laser Sintering (DMLS)
Titanium
Material Properties: DMLS titanium parts offer a high strength-to-weight ratio, biocompatibility, and excellent corrosion resistance.
Common Industry Applications: DMLS titanium components find application in aircraft and spacecraft for their exceptional strength-to-weight ratio, in the medical industry for creating biocompatible implants, and in military applications due to their high-performance characteristics.
Sub-Processes: 3D Printing – Direct Metal Laser Sintering (DMLS)
Inconel
Material Properties: Inconel parts produced with DMLS are known for their exceptional heat and corrosion resistance, and high-temperature stability.
Common Industry Applications: DMLS Inconel parts are extensively used in aviation and aerospace for high-temperature, corrosion-resistant components, including gas turbine parts, making them crucial in jet engines.
Sub-Processes: 3D Printing – Direct Metal Laser Sintering (DMLS)
Polyurethane (PU) Resins
Material Properties: Polyurethane (PU) resins used in vacuum casting exhibit excellent flexibility, durability, and high impact resistance.
Common Industry Applications: Vacuum-casted PU resins are commonly used in the automotive industry for producing prototypes and low-volume production parts with high flexibility and impact resistance.
Sub-Processes: Vacuum Casting
Silicone Rubber
Material Properties: Silicone rubber offers exceptional heat resistance and flexibility, making it ideal for a wide range of applications.
Common Industry Applications: Silicone rubber vacuum casting is prevalent in the medical field, where it’s utilized to create flexible, biocompatible components such as prosthetic parts and medical device housings.
Sub-Processes: Vacuum Casting
Epoxy Resins
Material Properties: Epoxy resins provide strong adhesion, chemical resistance, and excellent electrical insulation properties.
Common Industry Applications: Epoxy resin vacuum casting is essential in the aerospace industry for fabricating lightweight, high-strength components used in aircraft and spacecraft.
Sub-Processes: Vacuum Casting
Polyester Resins
Material Properties: Polyester resins are known for their cost-effectiveness and high corrosion resistance in various industries.
Common Industry Applications: In the automotive sector, polyester resin vacuum casting is used to fabricate cost-effective and corrosion-resistant parts for vehicle components, especially in the oil & gas and defense industries.
Sub-Processes: Vacuum Casting
Polycarbonate (PC) Resins
Material Properties: Polycarbonate (PC) resins are valued for their transparency, impact resistance, and heat stability.
Common Industry Applications: In the aerospace and defense sectors, PC resin vacuum casting is applied to create transparent, impact-resistant components like cockpit canopies and protective shields.
Sub-Processes: Vacuum Casting
Nylon (Polyamide) Resins
Material Properties: Nylon (polyamide) resins are recognized for their strength, durability, and ease of processing.
Common Industry Applications: In the robotics and automation industries, vacuum-casted nylon resins are used to produce strong, durable prototypes and parts for robotic systems and automation equipment.
Sub-Processes: Vacuum Casting
Thermoplastic Elastomers (TPEs)
Material Properties: Thermoplastic elastomers (TPEs) combine the qualities of both rubber and plastic, offering flexibility and resilience.
Common Industry Applications: The electric vehicle sector utilizes TPE vacuum casting for crafting soft, pliable components like vehicle grips and electrical insulation materials.
Sub-Processes: Vacuum Casting
Glass-Filled Resins
Material Properties: Glass-filled resins enhance mechanical strength and heat resistance through the incorporation of glass fibers.
Common Industry Applications: Glass-filled resin vacuum casting is essential in the automotive sector for fabricating robust and heat-resistant parts such as engine components and intake manifolds.
Sub-Processes: Vacuum Casting
Carbon Fiber-Filled Resins
Material Properties: Carbon fiber-filled resins provide exceptional strength and lightweight properties for high-performance applications.
Common Industry Applications: In the automotive industry, carbon fiber-filled resin vacuum casting is used to manufacture lightweight, high-strength components for electric vehicles, especially for chassis and structural elements.
Sub-Processes: Vacuum Casting
Foam Resins
Material Properties: Foam resins create lightweight structures with excellent thermal insulation and shock absorption.
Common Industry Applications: In the solar energy sector, foam resin vacuum casting is utilized to create custom protective and insulating components for solar panel installations.
Sub-Processes: Vacuum Casting
Rigid Polyurethane Foam
Material Properties: Rigid polyurethane foam is a versatile material known for its exceptional insulating properties and structural strength.
Common Industry Applications: The defense industry uses rigid polyurethane foam vacuum casting to produce lightweight, high-strength structural components for defense equipment and vehicles.
Sub-Processes: Vacuum Casting
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