Fit and Assembly
Hole positions, tolerance allowances, and mating faces are checked on the real part.
MANUFACTURING TECHNOLOGY & FLEET
Functional Prototyping
High-strength parts validated for field testing.
Not display models but functional parts that hold up under real load. Printed in the same material as production, so fit, strength, and environmental testing happen directly on the prototype — cutting design cycles down to days.
TIME COMPARISON
Days instead of weeks
Traditional Tooled Prototype4 – 8 weeks
Mould design, machining, trial shots, and the revision loop.
Additive Prototype1 – 3 days
Straight from file to part — no tooling, no setup time.
Timings assume typical part size and complexity; they vary with geometry and quantity.
WHAT THE PROTOTYPE PROVES06 / 06
Mechanical Load
Printed in the production material, so tensile, flexural, and impact behaviour can be measured directly.
Thermal Behaviour
Dimensional stability and heat deflection limits are observed at operating temperature.
Ergonomics and Handling
Grip, reach, and operator interaction are assessed on a physical part.
Sealing and Flow
Flow paths in channelled parts and post-vapour-smoothing sealing are tested.
Field Conditions
Vibration, chemical exposure, and abrasion are trialled under real operating conditions.
ITERATION LOOP
Every revision is a new file, not a new mould
01
Design
The revision is made in CAD; a geometry change carries no production cost penalty.
02
Build
The file goes straight into production. No mould lead time, no tooling setup.
03
Validate
The part is tested, findings feed the next revision, and the loop runs again.
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