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Rapid Prototyping Services

YOUDE PROTOTYPE, rapid prototyping, sheet metal fabrication, 3D printing and vacuum casting services. Lead time as fast as 1-3 weeks.

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What is Rapid Prototyping

Rapid prototyping is a process used in product development to quickly create a physical model or prototype of a design. It allows designers and engineers to test and refine ideas early in the development cycle using techniques such as 3D printing, CNC machining, or laser cutting. The goal is to streamline development, identify design flaws, and make improvements before mass production.

Rapid prototyping quickly converts early-stage design concepts into physical models, offering a fast and cost-effective way to see ideas in reality. This approach is particularly effective through technologies such as 3D printing, CNC machining, and more, with the ability to deliver prototypes typically within 1-3 business weeks.

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Rapid CNC Prototyping Service

CNC machining, including both CNC milling and CNC turning, is an excellent choice for rapid prototyping when parts need to be evaluated in their final material form. This method allows prototypes to be produced from fully dense material, resulting in accurate and durable models. YD specializes in machining a wide range of metals and plastics, ensuring versatility for your project requirements. Our rapid CNC prototyping services deliver high quality machined prototypes quickly, often in 1-3 weeks. This speed, coupled with our competitive pricing, allows engineers to order multiple prototypes at once, facilitating quick and thorough product evaluations.

When you choose YD for your CNC prototyping needs, you benefit from our expertise and commitment to precision. We offer several expedite options to ensure that urgent projects are completed on time. Our market-based pricing model ensures affordability without compromising quality. With YD, you get detailed and accurate prototypes that support rapid product development, from initial design to final production.

Maximum Part Size:

CNC Milling: 1600×1000×450 mm

CNC Turning: 200×500 mm

Standard Lead time: 1-3 weeks

Tolerance: 0.01 inches

Rapid Vacuum Casting Prototyping Service

Vacuum casting is a manufacturing process used to create high-quality, low-volume parts from silicone molds. The process involves mixing a liquid material (such as polyurethane or rubber), then pouring it into a silicone mold under vacuum to eliminate air bubbles. Once the material cures, it produces a precise replica of the original model. Vacuum casting is often used for prototyping and small production runs, providing parts with good surface finish and accurate details.

Choosing YD for vacuum casting means taking advantage of a streamlined process that ensures fast turnaround and high fidelity in every prototype. Our Rapid Vacuum Casting service offers a versatile range of materials and finishing options to meet a wide variety of prototyping needs. This flexibility, coupled with our commitment to quality and speed, positions YD as a leader in delivering prototypes that meet exacting standards. With our expertise, you can accelerate your product development schedule while maintaining rigorous quality control.

Maximum Part Size: 800×1000×800 mm

Standard Lead time: Up to 20 parts in 15 days or less

Tolerance: ±0.01 mm

Rapid Sheet Metal Prototyping

Rapid sheet metal prototyping is a manufacturing process used to quickly produce prototypes or small batches of metal parts. It involves cutting, bending, and forming sheet metal using methods such as CNC machining, laser cutting, or stamping. This process allows engineers to test the fit, function, and durability of metal parts before committing to full-scale production. Rapid sheet metal prototyping is commonly used in industries such as automotive, aerospace, and electronics for rapid iteration and design validation.

When you choose YD for your sheet metal prototyping services, you benefit from our extensive experience and streamlined process. We offer a wide range of materials and ensure a high quality, fast metal prototyping service that meets your project requirements accurately and on time. With YD, you can expect reliable, accurate and fast delivery of sheet metal prototypes to keep your design process on schedule and within budget.

Cutting Feature: ± .00787” (0.2mm)

Bend Angle: ± 1.0°

Bend to edge: +/-0.010″(0.254mm)

Bend to hole: +/- 0.2 mm

Standard Lead time: 1-2 business weeks

General Tolerances: Metals : ISO 2768-c

Rapid 3D Prototyping Service

Rapid 3D Prototyping is a specialized service that uses advanced 3D printing technology to quickly create physical prototypes from digital designs. It enables designers and engineers to turn 3D models into tangible objects, often within hours or days. The service typically offers a range of materials, such as plastics, metals and resins, to create detailed prototypes for testing, design validation and functional evaluation. Rapid 3D prototyping is widely used across industries for fast, cost-effective product development.

3D printing is the leading method of rapid prototyping due to its speed and cost effectiveness. This technology produces prototypes quickly and economically, and can often be shipped within a day at minimal cost. The main 3D printing methods used for rapid prototyping include selective laser sintering (SLS), stereolithography (SLA), and fused deposition molding (FDM).

SLS is highly versatile, balancing speed, mechanical functionality, fine resolution, and affordability. sLA provides the finest surface finish and ultra-high accuracy, and is ideal for producing transparent parts with tight tolerances. FDM is ideal for producing large parts in a wide range of engineering thermoplastics, such as ABS, PC, and ULTEM, in single-part sizes up to 36 inches.

Max. Build Size: 1400x700x500mm

Standard Lead time: 4-6 days

Dimension Tolerance: ±0.2mm (For >100mm, apply 0.15%)

How to Choose The Right Rapid Prototyping Technique

Rapid CNC Machining

Advantages

Advantages: High precision, wide material compatibility, ideal for durable and functional parts, superior surface finish.

Disadvantages

Disadvantages: Higher costs, longer lead times, and material wastage due to its subtractive nature.

Rapid Sheet Metal Fabrication

Advantages

Advantages: Quick turnaround, strong and durable parts, cost-effective for simple geometries, suitable for both prototypes and production.

Disadvantages

Disadvantages: Limited complexity, primarily restricted to sheet metal materials, often requires post-processing.

Rapid 3D Printing

Advantages

Advantages: Fast production, capable of complex geometries, low-cost prototyping, and a wide range of material options.

Disadvantages

Disadvantages: Material properties may not match traditional manufacturing methods, surface finish often requires post-processing, resolution depends on the technology.

Rapid Vacuum Casting

Advantages

Advantages: Produces highly detailed replicas, cost-effective for small batches, supports diverse materials with varied finishes.

Disadvantages

Disadvantages: Limited to low-volume production, material properties are generally non-functional, and mold wear limits repeated use.

Why Choose Us For Your Next Rapid Prototyping Project

High Quality Parts

To ensure the highest quality prototypes, YD uses advanced materials and precision technology and adheres to strict industry standards.

Fast Lead Time

Our efficient process delivers prototypes at a rapid pace, dramatically reducing development time and accelerating time to market.

Engineering Support

To improve prototype development, YD offers extensive engineering support to help optimize designs and solve technical challenges.

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