Because the high-precision parts used in communications,healthcare and industrial products must be ready according to assemblers' andmanufacturers' schedules, time-to-market issues have become ...

Prototyping: With the use of CAD and massive amounts of digital simulation software available, it can often seem superfluous to make early appearance models, or even undertake early testing of new ...

Aluminum alloy cylinder head for engine or pump, showing oil channels. On the subject of rapid prototyping, 3D printing often dominates the conversation. The speed, digital flexibility, and low ...

Which rapid-prototyping technique works best for micromolded components? To find out, we developed a test part to send to several RP service bureaus. We designed the part to include many of the ...

Citations: Conley, James Gerard, Henry Stoll. 1999. Rapid Tooling for Sand Casting Using the Laminated Object Manufacturing Process. Rapid Prototyping Journal. (3)134 - 141.

This powerful and versatile manufacturing technique leverages the advantages of silicone moulds and vacuum technology. These components are leveraged to produce high-quality intricate parts, but at a ...