Rapid Prototyping
Our Rapid Prototyping Expertise
Rapid prototyping is a product development methodology that allows organisations to produce and iterate on product components for evaluation and testing. With EPRO RAPID manufacturing guaranteed rapid prototypes, you can make the best decisions regarding design and market testing. We let you test a variety of materials and finishes so you can make informed decisions about how to move forward with your project. We have a range of rapid prototyping processes for you to choose from.
State-of-the-Art Technologies:
We use 3D Printing, CNC Machining, and Injection Molding,Rapid tooling for best match your programe.
Material Excellence:
EPRO RAPID provide versatility in metals, plastics, and composites, tailored for specific industry needs.
Precision and Customization:
Focus on EPRO RAPID’s capability to deliver highly precise and customized prototypes, from 3d printing to rapid tooling,whatever low-volume or large-volume production,EPRO RAPID meeting intricate your design specifications. High precision machining with tolerances as tight as +/- 0.005mm, and stringent CMM quality control each components measures
Advantages of Choosing EPRO RAPID
Rapid CNC Machining
For rapid prototyping of plastic and metal parts, CNC machining is the ideal production option, as we can create all the prototypes you need with precision detail and complete them within a short lead time.
Type | Tolerance |
Linear dimension | +/- 0.025 mm (+/- 0.001 inch) |
Hole diameters (not reamed) | +/- 0.025 mm (+/- 0.001 inch) |
Shaft diameters | +/- 0.025 mm (+/- 0.001 inch) |
Part size limit | 950 * 550 * 480 mm(37.0 * 21.5 * 18.5 inch) |
Rapid Injection Molding
Our proven injection molding process is fit for the task when it comes to creating low-volume molds and plastic parts. Along with injection molding, we also apply secondary processing and other techniques to produce impressive products for your brand.
Standard capabilities | Description |
Mold cavity tolerances | ±0.05 mm |
Standard lead time | 15 business days or less |
Part to part repeatability | ±0.1 mm |
Production grade | 1-100,000 cycles |
Rapid Sheet Metal Fabrication
Take advantage of RapidDirect’s streamlined sheet metal processing to produce metal parts. The combination of advanced equipment and in-house production ensures short lead times and strict quality standards.
Dimension detail | Tolerance |
Edge to edge, single surface / Edge to hole, single surface / Hole to hole, single surface | +/- 0.005 inch |
Bend to edge / hole, single surface | +/- 0.010 inch |
Edge to feature, multiple surface / Over formed part, multiple surface | +/- 0.030 inch |
Bend angle | +/- 1° |
Rapid 3D Printing
Utilizing the latest 3D printing technology, RapidDirect caters to your rapid 3D printing needs, such as SLA, SLS, FDM, and more. With our fast production capabilities and streamlined process, you’re guaranteed to get your custom parts within a few days.
Standard capabilities | Description |
Min. wall thickness | 1.0 mm |
Layer height | 50 – 300 μm |
Max. build size | 250 * 250 * 250 mm (SLA), 420 * 500 * 420 mm (SLS), 500 * 500 * 500 mm (FDM) |
Tolerance | ± 0.5% with a lower limit of ± 0.5 mm (± 0.020″) |
Rapid Vacuum Casting
If you’re looking for a quick and reliable source of elastomeric plastic parts, RapidDirect has you covered. Our vacuum casting process offers high-quality, consistent plastic pieces with intricate and impressive details.
Standard capabilities | Description |
Maximum build size | +/- 0.025 mm (+/- 0.001 inch) |
Standard lead time | Up to 20 parts in 15 days or less |
Dimensional accuracy | ±0.05 mm |
Layer thickness | 1.5mm – 2.5mm |
Metals
There are different types of metals, each with different physical and chemical properties. These differences make some metals better suited to a particular application than others. The methods for producing metal prototypes include; CNC machining, Casting, 3D printing, and sheet fabrication.
Brass，Titanium, Aluminum, Copper, Stainless Steel
Plastics
Plastic is a broad term encompassing several materials. Most of them have favorable properties that make them ideal for rapid prototyping, including ease of molding, insulation, chemical resistance, wear resistance, and lightweight.
The methods for making plastic prototype parts include; urethane casting, 3D printing, and CNC machining.
ABS | Nylon (PA) | PC | PVC |
PU | PMMA | PP | PEEK |
PE | HDPE | PS | POM |