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If you're looking for rapid prototyping services, our group of project managers can guide you through the many rapid prototyping processes to achieve exactly what you are looking for. We pride ourselves on craftsmanship and will establish the best blend of traditional techniques, combined with the latest rapid prototyping technologies to construct each model in the most cost-effective manner.
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Rapid prototyping is the process of taking 3D data and turning that data into a physical model in a very short timeframe. At Schmit Prototypes, we combine various rapid prototyping processes to produce the best visual rapid prototypes in the industry. While there are many rapid prototyping processes, Schmit Prototypes most commonly utilizes the Stereolithography (SLA) process because of its speed and cost-effectiveness.
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| Stereolithography: |
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Stereolithography, also known as 3D printing, allows Schmit Prototypes to create solid, 3D objects from CAD data in a very short timeframe. The Stereolithography rapid prototyping process uses a UV laser to harden one layer of resin at a time on a build platform. After each layer is hardened, the build platform is lowered by one layer thickness (0.004"-0.006"). This process continues and fuses each subsequent layer to the previous layer. Once all the layers are complete, the build platform rises and the part can be removed and cleaned. Stereolithography is the most commonly used rapid prototyping process today.
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Rapid Prototyping Applications:
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- Conceptual foam mockups
- Visual models (working or static)
- Engineering models
- Anatomical models
- Stereolithography (SLA) parts
- Short run production parts
- Oversized displays/props
- And much more
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Stereolithography Resins:
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| Schmit Prototypes uses DSM Somos resins such as WaterClear 10110 and WaterShed XC 11122. |
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| Stereolithography Finish Levels: |
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Strip and Ship:
- Remove supports
- No sanding
Functional Finish:
- Remove supports
- Sandblast
- Clean
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Ready to Paint:
- Remove supports
- Sandblast
- Clean
- Prime
Paint Finish: *same as master pattern
- Remove supports
- Sandblast
- Clean
- Prime
- Paint
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SLA Delivery:
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| At Schmit Prototypes the average delivery time for SLA parts is 1-3 days depending on part geometry, volume and level of finishing/painting. |
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| Why Rapid Prototyping? |
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- Rapid prototyping provides quick lead times.
- Rapid prototyping can decrease costly mistakes by detecting design flaws before the manufacturing process.
- Rapid prototyping is a cost-effective option for low-volume production.
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