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How Is Reaction Injection Molding Applied in Medical Device Development?

RIM, known as Reaction Injection Molding, is now broadly applied in medical device development. This article will discuss the following topics: 1. The medical device development process. 2. The reasons why RIM is applied in medical device development. The medical device development process Compared with other ind...
What Roles Do Structural Prototypes Play in New Product Development?

An essential part of the verification of the appearance and thinking of industrial design, as well as the verification of structural engineering design feasibility, is prototyping. Throughout this article, we would like to discuss the importance of structural feasibility prototypes for industrial design. 1. What are t...
The Difference Between Vacuum Casting and Reaction Injection Molding for Low Volume Production

Vacuum casting and reaction injection molding (RIM) differ in several aspects, though they are both the machining processes of low-volume production based on simple molds at room temperature. This article dives into the differences between them and gives a glimpse of low-volume production. What is vacuum casting? V...
A Comprehensive Guideline to Sheet Metal Fabrication

Sheet metal fabrication, provided by sheet metal part manufacturers, is a comprehensive cold working process for thin metal sheets (usually less than 6mm), including shearing, punching, cutting, laminating, folding, welding, riveting, splicing, forming (e.g. auto body), etc. The distinguishing feature is the consistent...
What Are the Most Common Applications of 3D Printing in Rapid Prototyping Services?

The 3D printing technologies commonly involved in rapid prototyping are as follows: Selective Laser Sintering, SLS Selective Laser Melting, SLM Direct Metal Laser Sintering, DMLS Stereo Lithography Apparatus, SLA Fused Deposition Modeling, FDM Laminated Object Manufacturing, LOM Different technologies enjoy ...
What Types of 3D Printers Fit for Prototyping?

3D printing, also known as additive manufacturing, is a technology that uses a digital model file as the basis for constructing an object by printing layer by layer using an adhesive material such as powdered metal or plastic. The equipment is called a 3D printer, and there are usually two types: desktop-grade 3D print...
What Must You Know about Reaction Injection Molding?

Definition Reaction Injection Moulding (RIM), also known as low-pressure reactive injection molding, is a relatively newly developed process applied to producing rapid prototypes and low-volume rapid injection moulding products. It injects two polyurethane materials into the rapid mold at room temperature and low pr...
How Will Prototyping Manufacturers Play Their Role in the New Energy Vehicle Trend?

The automotive industry is one of the industries where rapid prototyping is most commonly applied. CNC auto/car parts always play an important part during the R&D and marketing periods. As new energy vehicles are developing very fast, prototyping manufacturers need to consider how to be deeper involved in the trend...
Ten Common Materials of SLA 3D Printing

SLA (stereolithography apparatus), one of the most widespread 3D printing or 3D molding techniques, is an additive manufacturing process that can print parts with small features, tight dimensional tolerance requirements, and a smooth print surface. The material for SLA-printed parts is called photopolymer resin. There ...
What Do You Need to Know About CNC Machining Plastic Prototypes?

With the development of the global economy, companies increase their capital investment in the research and development of new products. Rapid prototyping is still a must to verify the R&D work. The most commonly applied prototypes are CNC machining plastic prototypes. This article discusses four things you must kn...