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STEREOLITHOGRAPHY
Stereolithography (SLA) is a " rapid-prototyping " process which produces a physical, three dimensional object from a 3D CAD file. A stereolithography machine uses a computer controlled laser to cure a photo-sensitive resin, layer by layer, to create the 3D part.
Producing a pre-production SLA prototype of a part can greatly enhance the conceptualization of a product, as well as communication between project team members.
Stereolithography is fast, allowing prototypes to be made in a matter of days — the complexity of the model is seldom a factor.
SLA is really "Rapid Modeling" since the objects generated from existing photo-sensitive resins or photopolymers do not have the physical, mechanical or thermal properties typically required of end use production material.

SILICONE RUBBER TOOLING
Silicone Rubber Tooling is a standard method of making small quantities of polymer parts. Any rapid prototyping-generated part can be used as a pattern to make silicone rubber tooling. These tools can be used to mold small to medium quantities of parts in a large variety of urethane, epoxy or other polymers.
Some of these polymers have properties which emulate particular engineering thermoplastics, and it's also possible to fill them for added strength. Silicone rubber tooling is inexpensive, offers good accuracy and finish, and the parts produced are often adequate for prototypes or small production runs. The materials are often used in a natural state, but painting and other secondary operations can result in parts that are very attractive. These tools eliminate time and the extra expense of making a more costly hard tool for plastic injection parts. Lead time can be as short as 4 days for an RTV tool (and a dozen cast plastic parts), and these parts can be painted and textured to simulate final injection molded products.

EPOXY TOOLING, WAX PATTERNS & METAL INVESTMENT CAST PARTS
Epoxy Tooling, Wax Patterns & Metal investment cast parts simulate die cast metal parts for a host of applications. Advanced techniques in Aluminum/Epoxy wax injection tooling enables us to produce Rapid Wax sacrificial patterns. These patterns are used for investment castings which can also be use to simulate die cast parts. Now, low volume, limited production cast metal parts (1-100) are economically viable, since parts are created from quickly-made cast tools. Uses include automotive parts, electronics control/terminal housings, medical instrumentation, and military applications.

CAST URETHANES
RP Innovations stocks many urethane materials which mimic thermoplastic materials in many of the same physical properties. The urethane material is a two-component system of thermoset materials that generally have a short pot life. Utilizing rubber tooling, most parts designed with simple undercuts can be cast without having to utilize core pulls. Contact a RP Innovations representative for more information about which material is best suited for your application.

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STEREOLITHOGRAPHY Stereolithography (SLA) is a " rapid-prototyping " process which produces a physical, three dimensional object from a 3D CAD file. A stereolithography machine uses a computer controlled laser to cure a photo-sensitive resin, layer by layer, to create the 3D part. Producing a pre-production SLA prototype of a part can greatly enhance the conceptualization of a product, as well as communication between project team members. Stereolithography is fast, allowing prototypes to be made in a matter of days — the complexity of the model is seldom a factor. SLA is really "Rapid Modeling" since the objects generated from existing photo-sensitive resins or photopolymers do not have the physical, mechanical or thermal properties typically required of end use production material.
SILICONE RUBBER TOOLING Silicone Rubber Tooling is a standard method of making small quantities of polymer parts. Any rapid prototyping-generated part can be used as a pattern to make silicone rubber tooling. These tools can be used to mold small to medium quantities of parts in a large variety of urethane, epoxy or other polymers. Some of these polymers have properties which emulate particular engineering thermoplastics, and it's also possible to fill them for added strength. Silicone rubber tooling is inexpensive, offers good accuracy and finish, and the parts produced are often adequate for prototypes or small production runs. The materials are often used in a natural state, but painting and other secondary operations can result in parts that are very attractive. These tools eliminate time and the extra expense of making a more costly hard tool for plastic injection parts. Lead time can be as short as 4 days for an RTV tool (and a dozen cast plastic parts), and these parts can be painted and textured to simulate final injection molded products.
EPOXY TOOLING, WAX PATTERNS & METAL INVESTMENT CAST PARTS Epoxy Tooling, Wax Patterns & Metal investment cast parts simulate die cast metal parts for a host of applications. Advanced techniques in Aluminum/Epoxy wax injection tooling enables us to produce Rapid Wax sacrificial patterns. These patterns are used for investment castings which can also be use to simulate die cast parts. Now, low volume, limited production cast metal parts (1-100) are economically viable, since parts are created from quickly-made cast tools. Uses include automotive parts, electronics control/terminal housings, medical instrumentation, and military applications.
CAST URETHANES RP Innovations stocks many urethane materials which mimic thermoplastic materials in many of the same physical properties. The urethane material is a two-component system of thermoset materials that generally have a short pot life. Utilizing rubber tooling, most parts designed with simple undercuts can be cast without having to utilize core pulls. Contact a RP Innovations representative for more information about which material is best suited for your application.
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