RP (Rapid Prototype):


Is the creation of parts (three dimetions) from one idea.

Is a practice and power tool to decrease time in the introduction of a new product to the market.

It gives you the possibility of touching, evaluate, and improve the physical model in a few hours.

With this process the projectists will save time to think, create and improve the ideas, letting identify mistakes of design or montage with other components.

With this process, we can have with more precision costs, and the acceptation in the market, the better way to produce it, study of packing, sell price, etc...  

The rapid prototypes are with low cost, and they pay by themselves, accelerating the design and production cycle.


Advantages:
• Allow to test one product without invest in high cost moulds.
• Reduce the product development time of the product andthe costs.
• Allow your product to be in the market really quickly.
• Allow a good communication of possible changes in the design.
• Allow to avoid delays occurs because of mistakes in the construction of moulds and casting.
• Define the exectation of the proposed design.
• Is used to produce metal tools (RT) , with all the advantage esthey offer.
• With them, you can make market inquiry.


To ETP I posed 4 of the more utilized systems of rapid prototype.

SLA (Stereolithography Apparatus) – Process using photosensitive resins cured by a laser that traces the parts cross sectional geometry layer by layer. SLA produces accurate models with a variety of material choices.

SLS (Selective Laser Sintering) – Process using a CO2 laser to sinter or fuse a powder material. The laser traces the parts cross sectional geometry layer by layer. SLS creates accurate and durable parts but finish out of machine is relatively poor.

FDM (Fused Deposition Modeling) – Process using molten plastics or wax extruded by a nozzle that traces the parts cross sectional geometry layer by layer. FDM creates tough parts that are ideal for functional usage.

CNC (Computer Numerical Control) - CNC machining parts is the process by which material is removed from a workpiece with CNC equipment that cuts away unwanted material. CNC to provide high-quality parts in a variety of machinable plastics and metals. For accuracy, surface finish, and material properties.

Our professional staff, can help you in the correct selection of the system of creation of the prototype.