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Revolutionizing Manufacturing with Rapid Prototype Services: How Manufacturers Can Benefit from 3D Printing and Prototyping

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Manufacturing is an integral part of our economy and is always in a state of flux. It is no surprise that manufacturing processes and techniques continue to evolve as time passes. One such manufacturing innovation is rapid prototype services.

Rapid prototype services have changed the face of manufacturing by offering companies unprecedented design flexibility and cost savings. These services utilize 3D printing, and computer-aided design (CAD) to produce functional prototypes quickly and precisely.

The process of 3D printing has revolutionized the way that manufacturers can produce and test new products. Traditional manufacturing methods involve creating a mold then casting the product into the mold. While this process can be efficient, it limits the company's ability to make changes and adjustments to the design.

3D printing, on the other hand, allows manufacturers to produce parts or products directly from digital files. This means that the design complexity is virtually limitless, allowing for a much broader range of product ideas to be realized. This ability to create complex designs has also allowed manufacturers to create prototypes faster and with fewer mistakes.

Time is money, and prototyping with rapid prototype services saves manufacturers both. In traditional manufacturing, it can take months to produce product prototypes. With rapid prototype services, companies can go through the entire design process in a matter of weeks.

One of the more significant benefits of rapid prototype services is the cost savings. Prior to 3D printing, designing a product was a costly and time-consuming process. Each iteration of the design required a new mold to be constructed, which drove up the overall cost of the project. Rapid prototyping, on the other hand, allows for changes to be made digitally, which reduces the need for expensive molds.

In conclusion, rapid prototype services have transformed manufacturing, softening the barriers to design and cost created by traditional methods of manufacturing. Manufacturers today should consider incorporating rapid prototype services into their operations to enjoy flexibility, design diversity, and significant cost reductions. As the market continues to evolve and become more competitive, those that are swift to adopt these services will gain a competitive advantage over their counterparts who are slower to make a switch.

rapid prototype service manufacturers

On-demand Rapid Injection Molding

Sigma’s rapid tooling service helps you to have the low volume to large volume plastic parts done, with no compromise on the material selection.

  • No MOQ required
  • Get the rapid tooling as fast as 2 weeks
  • Free DFM
  • 24/7 engineering support

Our rapid injection molding Application

Sigma Technik Limited's rapid injection molding service injects molten plastic materials into molds using injection molding machines and molds, and cools and solidifies them over a certain period of time, ultimately forming the required plastic parts. This manufacturing process is usually suitable for producing small and medium-sized plastic parts, which can obtain high-quality and precise parts in a short period of time.

Plastic Injection Molding

Injection molding is a common manufacturing process to produce low volume to large volumes of parts typically made out of plastic. The process involves injecting molten material into a mold and letting it cool to a solid-state.

Liquid Silicone Rubber Molding

Liquid Silicone Rubber is known as LSR, which is a process used to produce parts made from silicone rubber, widely used create products such as medical devices, automotive parts, baby care products, and many others.

2K Injection molding

2K injection molding is a manufacturing process in which two different types of plastic materials are molded together in a single operation to create a single homogeneous component. This process allows for efficient and cost-effective production of high-quality parts that can perform unique functions.

Overmolding and Insert Molding

Overmolding / Insert molding combines two or more materials into a single part, one of the material is usually soft and flexible, or metal. The purpose of overmolding/insert molding is to add functionality, improve grip, provide protection, or enhance aesthetics.

Mission And Vision

Rapid injection molding materials

ABS

ABS is a type of plastic with high strength, hardness, and toughness. It has good impact resistance and wear resistance, and is suitable for manufacturing shells, components, and models.

PC

PC is a transparent, high-strength, high-temperature resistant, and excellent electrical insulation material. It is suitable for manufacturing transparent components, electronic components, and automotive components.

PP

PP is a relatively flexible material with excellent corrosion resistance and high temperature resistance. It is suitable for manufacturing containers, pipelines, baby bottles, etc.

PA

PA is a material with high strength, high rigidity, and wear resistance. It is suitable for manufacturing gears, bearings, brackets, etc.

POM

POM is a material with excellent wear resistance, toughness, and rigidity. It is suitable for manufacturing gears, bearings, pulleys, etc.

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About Us

What can we do?

Sigma Technik Limited, as a prototype production company and rapid manufacturer focusing on rapid prototyping and low volume production of plastic and metal parts, has advanced manufacturing technology, one-stop service, diversified manufacturing methods, on-demand manufacturing services and efficient manufacturing processes, which can provide customers with high-quality, efficient and customized product manufacturing services and help customers improve product quality and market competitiveness.

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Rapid Injection Molding Service Application

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Rapid Injection Molding FAQs

Burrs appear on the surface of the product, which affects its aesthetics and safety. The solution can be to adjust the parameters of the injection molding machine, such as temperature, pressure, speed, etc., or to perform post-processing, such as polishing, sandblasting, etc.

The warping deformation of the product is usually caused by unstable parameters such as temperature and pressure of the injection molding machine, or improper mold design. The solution can be to adjust parameters such as temperature and pressure, or to redesign the mold.

The occurrence of bubbles inside the product may be due to the high temperature of the injection molding machine and the high moisture content of the material. The solution can be to reduce the temperature of the injection molding machine, adjust the water content of the material, increase the pressure of the injection molding machine, etc.

The product size deviation is too large, which may be caused by material thermal expansion, mold deformation and other reasons. The solution can be to adjust parameters and optimize mold design based on material characteristics.