Rapid Prototyping (RPT) is a collection of technologies and processes that delivers prototype components in a shorter time than conventional methods.

Techniques used in RPT include:

Conventional Technologies: CNC Turning and Milling using imported 3D data to allow parts to be precisely machined in plastic, ferrous and non-ferrous metals

NEWER TECHNOLOGIES: They are versatile and facilitate plastic components to be grown in liquid polymer (Stereo Lithography) or deposited as an extruded bead (Fuse Deposition Modeller) or sintered as layers of melted powder (Selective Laser Sintering). In turn these processes can be used to make accurate patterns from which components can be cast in resins or metal.

Rapid Tooling: It’s a collection of technologies and processes structured to deliver components in a shorter timeframe than conventional tooling methods and complements rapid prototyping. It can be made for metal casting, urethane resin mouldings, thermoplastic components, injection moulded parts and other processes. A versatile technique, it facilitates speed of manufacture and ensures cost savings.

e-mug will work with you to define your manufacturing need and select the most appropriate tooling technology and component quality to suit your timescale, budget and application.

RPT caters to a variety of requirements:
• Validates fitness and appearance
• Creates parts in materials that reproduce physical properties
• Produces prototype components in nylon and ABS
• Produces wax patterns for investment casting
• Produces silicon rubber tooling to make urethane resin mouldings; and many more

We have the expertise and capability to bring a new level of affordability and versatility to rapid prototyping. Our Fused deposition Modelling Technology will let you turn a design concept into a prototype, test it for fit and form, and even simulate product performance without excessive cost and time of traditional prototyping methods. Plus, it can produce fully functional prototypes made of ABS plastic which will have 85% strength of an actual moulded part and an accuracy of +/- .005". This allows easy installation and functioning.