Prototyping Engineering Nottingham

Rapid Prototyping, often referred to within the 3d printing industry as additive layer manufacturing (ALM) is the process of building a 3 dimensional object through successive layers of material. It is sometimes also known as digital fabrication, direct digital manufacturing or additive manufacturing. Whatever name you choose to use to process is the same! Our 3d rapid prototyping printer will read the data provided by the CAD system and then produce many layers of your chosen materiel. With the application of every single layer your new 3d concept will start to take shape and deliver you with a fine example of your new design.

Many of the businesses in the UK are constantly striving to create new and innovative products to assist us in our daily lives - rapid prototyping engineering in Nottingham happens on a regular basis - quite often from engineering students. Whenever a new idea or concept is conceived it is important to test the usability or functionality of the new product. 3d rapid prototyping or 3d printing is often the best solution. A scaled down or full sized version of the new offering can be created in stunning detail in the form of a fully 3 dimensional model. The perfect addition for your presentation to the board of directors! This detailed model can be quickly produced and will provide far greater understanding of the concept for any potential investors too. Large scale construction plans to a single ornament, household appliance, or toy, we can produce the perfect 3d models quickly.

The length of time needed to create the perfect physical model of your idea depends entirely on the complexity of the design and the material used. From the initial concept idea to delivery, you should expect the CAD design and 3D printing to take around one week for simple designs. More complicated projects could take up to 6 weeks, or sometimes longer for very advanced designs. It is important not to rush the design of complex designs to avoid any complications further down the line. 3D Printing Nottingham understand how to run a rapid prototyping service UK wide so, know how important quality in in total time spent! We are fast and efficient but will not compromise on quality by rushing a job. Careful planning and design is crucial to the success of any rapid prototyping project!

A 3D Prototyping Service can also allow for a few different prototypes to be printed in one print run. If it is a relatively small items several can be factored into a single print run. This will allow more than one prototype to be created and allow for multiple destructive testing of your prototypes,  if safe working tolerances form a critical part of your prototype engineering testing.