Rapid Prototyping Most design decisions are made up-front in the design process. Typically the first 10% of the product development process affects about 80% of the products total cost.
These decisions are made during the initial or concept stage of the development process. Designers and engineers rely on 3D CAD software at this stage. But significant challenges arise using only a computer screen or color printer output to communicate the true design details to management, marketing, vendors and others on the design team.
Functional 3D models enable the designer and all others on the design team to make better informed design decisions, resulting in fewer design changes, better product designs, lower production costs and lower product costs.
CPM Fastools utilizes a stepped approach to support our customers. Utilizing Fused Deposit Manufacturing CPM Fastools can provide rapid prototypes. These functional parts allow the customer to rapidly validate their concept, seek market acceptance or attain financial backing.
Once the concept has been proven we utilize the same solid models used during the prototype phase to manufacture tooling inserts for production. To ensure the quickest time to market we depend on Direct to Metal Laser Sintering technologies and cryogenic processing to manufacture production capable tooling in a matter of days.
In today’s reduced time to market economy the use of 3D functional parts has become a necessity for designers and engineers.
The ability to test the fit form and function of a concept prior to committing a companies resources is a wise and legitimate course of action.
CPM Fastools utilizes the latest in FDM rapid prototyping technology to produce fully functional prototype parts. The advantages to using FDM include the speed and usability of the end product. Because it is made from real ABS (acrylonitrile butadiene styrene), the part mimics an actual injection molded part.
The build time for the machine is one of the fastest in the industry and there is no clean-up required, allowing for a lower unit cost to the customer.
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