Prototyping

Prototyping gives you a chance to ‘touch and feel’ the product without the expense of purchasing an injection mould tool. This stage enables you to finalise the design and materials; providing you with a model to test with your customers and investors. Here are some of the processes you can use:

Stereolithography (SLA). SLA models are tough, ideal for fit or to be painted for marketing or as masters for silicone tooling.

Selective Laser Sintering (SLS). SLS or selective laser sintering is an excellent way of achieving very tough parts in nylon 12 and glass filled Nylon.

Vacuum Casting High quality vacuum castings are produced by ensuring first class master models are utilized in this process.

RIM Casting Larger sized plastic components are produced by rapid injection manufacture. This is a cold injection process that does not require pre-heating of moulds or post curing of castings.

Through this stage we provide a manufacturers’ perspective:

Focusing on manufacturing feasibility
Optimising the design for cost efficient production
Advising on the best type of prototype to demonstrate your product
Project managing the process to meet your objectives

For more information on Prototyping please contact us and Icon Plastics can advise the best alternative and project manage that process for you.