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How Rapid Prototyping (3D Printing) Works
How Rapid Prototyping (3D Printing) Works
How Rapid Prototyping (3D Printing) Works
touch and hold (and hence sell), in the most cost effective manner. Engineer Test and prove that a product design is correct for form, fit and function. Architects Who spend hours making scaled models of construction concepts, who need to demonstrate design ideas and concept. Geologists - Topographic layouts for new land developments & terrain utilization. Film industry Needing once-off or small quantities of props for their movie shoots Packaging Develop and proof the product, before investing in expensive mass production moulds and tooling. Plastics industry - 3D modeling, prior to manufacture. Corporate Gifts For that something special and unique for your clients. General Once-off parts or small production runs. Industry Automotive, Medical, Packaging, Pharmaceutical, Electrical, everyone!
Enables visibility of liquid flow and internal details No post processing required as materials are fully cured Elongation at break of 20% enables some functional applications Good impact strength Models can be handled and touched, right off the tray Easy to remove gel-like support material means no hard grid edges Model surfaces readily absorb paint without additional processing Model material can also be machined, drilled, chrome-plated or used as a mould