Develop affordable proof-of-concept products and functional prototypes from a variety of materials, including:
Technology | Materials | Lead Time |
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Shore D (65 D–85 D) | Standard: ABS-like (80D), PC-like (84D), PE-like (65D), PP-like (70D) High-Performance: 12 Sec Burn (78D), ABS-High Impact (78D), High Impact FR (UL-94V0) (85D), Hi Temp (84D), Nylon/Delrin-like (84D)FDA: ABS-like (80D), ABS-High Strength (85D), Hi Impact Class VI (85D)Clear: Optical Clear (80D, water-clear), PC-like (84D, haze/pale yellow) | First Article (FA): As few as three days, depending on part geometry Post-FA Approval: As little as two weeks |
Shore A (15 A–94 A) | Standard Elastomers: 15A–94A High-Performance Elastomers: 15A–90A Water-Clear Elastomers: 45A, 65A, 70A, 90A Silicone: 15A, 25A, 35A, 38A (medical-grade), 40A, 42A, 50A, 53A, 60A, 75A | First Article (FA): As few as three days, depending on part geometry Post-FA Approval: As little as two weeks |
With lead times as low as three days for first articles and two weeks for remaining parts, cast urethane allows for rapid prototype production with flexibility and versatility to make alterations.
The flexibility of the urethane casting process makes it ideal for bridge tooling, enabling parts production at a lower volume while production tooling scales up.
Cast urethane prototypes are used widely for consumer testing purposes, enabling manufacturers to explore variations in size, strength, material and color quickly and cost-effectively.
Urethane casting is ideal for manufacturing strong, durable mechanical joints with overlapping features.