Rapid Prototyping

Rapid prototyping is a group of techniques used to quickly fabricate a scale model of a physical part or assembly using three-dimensional computer aided design (CAD)

data. The process of prototyping involves quick building up of a prototype or working model for the purpose of

testing the various design features, ideas, concepts, functionality, output and performance.

HistoryOriginated in 1960s in manufacturing industry with the

development of computer controlled tools, The first rapid prototyping techniques became accessible in the later 80s

and they were used for production of prototype and model parts.

The Rapid Prototyping Process

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WHY Rapid Prototyping?

• Rapid prototyping opens new opportunities for innovation

• Time Savings

• Easier Visualization

• Detect design flaws before the manufacture of tooling

• Rapid prototyping allows designers to realize their concepts beyond virtual visualization

• Rapidly create tooling to manufacture physical prototypes

Arte Tooling Rapid Prototypes Products

• CNC machined plastic prototype

• Rapid Prototype-Electroplated

• Vacuum casting prototype

• Rapid prototyping-painted

• Pressure die casting prototype

• Rapid prototype