CNC Prototype Service

What is Rapid CNC Machining?

Rapid CNC machining is a subtractive process in which a computer directs different machines to make many products. CNC means computer numerical control machining, and it is very popular in rapid prototyping and custom production. Many people use the manufacturing process because of its accuracy, precision, and automation..

What is the rapid prototyping? 

1. Inspect the appearance design, reflect the designer's creativity in the form of physical objects, and facilitate the discovery of deficiencies and defects in the design during the process of developing the appearance of new products. 

2. Check the structure and function design, intuitively reflect whether the structure is reasonable or not, and the difficulty of installation, which is easy to find the engineering and process problems existing in the product structure, and optimize the product structure and function.

3. Reduce the risk of direct mold opening, avoid losses, and save development costs. 

4. Before the mold is developed, the prototype model is used for early publicity (such as participating in exhibitions) and preparation for production, which is pioneering. 

Usually, the products that have just been developed or designed need to be prototyped. Prototype is the first step to verify the feasibility of the product. It is a direct and effective way to find out the defects, deficiencies and drawbacks of the designed products, so as to improve the defects in a targeted manner. , until the deficiencies cannot be found from individual prototypes. According to the effect to be achieved, it can be divided into appearance prototype, structural prototype, functional prototype and so on. 

The processing technology of the prototype mainly includes: CNC processing and molding, 3D printing SLA/SLS molding, vacuum small batch molding, etc. 

Rapid CNC Machining is the main equipment for the production of prototypes. The processing method is to excavate and carve various types of metal materials such as aluminum, copper, stainless steel, and plastic into the physical samples we need.

Why You Should Use CNC Machining for Prototypes

The general notion about CNC machining is that it is used in large scale manufacturing. However, CNC machining use goes way beyond that. This is evident in its use in making prototypes. To understand why you should use CNC machining for prototypes, you must know its pros and cons. Below are the pros and cons of CNC machining for prototypes.

Pros of CNC Machining for Prototypes

There are many prototyping processes in the manufacturing world. However, Rapid CNC Machining is one of the best. This is due to the many advantages it provides. Below are a few advantages you get to gain by using the process.