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Most people associate 3D printing with making plastic parts for prototyping or end-use purposes. But with advancements in additive manufacturing technologies, it is now possible to 3D-print metal parts using the direct metal laser sintering process. Known as DMLS for short, direct metal laser sintering is a well-known industrial additive manufacturing technology similar to selective laser sintering (SLS) . However, it builds parts one layer at a time by fusing metal-based powders with a high-power laser. As such, it can realize complex designs that would otherwise be difficult to make with machining and other manufacturing technologies. Plus, it can build parts without support structures, so you spend less time post-processing. DMLS 3D printing can benefit your prototyping process in many ways. Given its speed, reliability, and cost-efficiency, it can speed up your product development and time to market to get ahead of your competition. Besides that, direct metal laser sintering c

Vacuum casting; can be a cost-effective means to produce multiple prototypes of end-use quality or low-volume production parts. It produces  cast urethane parts  made of polyurethane, a versatile material used for fabricating custom rubber-like and plastic parts. Also known as cast urethane molding, it’s widely used for rapid prototyping to create high-quality components for various applications and industries. Is vacuum casting best for your project? Knowing the benefits can help you make an informed choice. Here are some of them: Versatility Urethane molding can be used for making alpha and beta builds, engineering verification designs, pre-production parts, and functional prototype components. The process can also be configured for fast and reasonably priced low-volume part production. Reduce part and tooling costs Cast urethane parts  are typically more cost-effective in terms of price per piece than additive manufacturing. That's especially true when you require a la

Rapid prototyping can be done using an array of different methods. One such method, involves injection molded parts, which is especially useful for the low volume production of high-quality parts, using production resins. Through rapid injection molding , you can fulfill end-use prototype manufacturing requirements. This means that the parts are already like the actual production parts, with the added bonus that the costs and lead time of the process are reduced compared to when you utilize full production tooling. If you are new to this prototyping process, here are some of the basic things that you should know about it: How it works – Rapid injection molding tools are typically made of different materials, but discerning manufacturers use aluminum or steel. Steel is preferred for custom injection molding tools, because it delivers better value for the consumer. Their steel rapid tool injection molding process typically results in double the parts