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Rapid Prototyping Service

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Rapid Prototyping Services
Over the past ten years, Hord technical team has been focusing on the research, design and making rapid prototype tooling, constantly summarizing the experience, and formulated a set of special standards for prototype mold production to achieve the balance of quality, speed and cost for the maximum benefit of customers, and reduce the cost to the maximum extent and achieve win-win situation with customers.These years,we have helped lots of startups and established brands manufacture prototypes and products that compete favorably in the global market.
Hord offers a variety of rapid manufacturing processes that can be used to create prototypes quickly and affordably. Like CNC machining, Injection molding, Sheet Metal Fabrication, and Urethane Casting.
What is Rapid Prototyping?
Rapid prototyping is a kind of fast and economical tooling which makes with modern-high speed ,accuracy machining equipment, simplified and reliable tooling design option and effective machining procedure to match the part design specifications in terms of precision and quality in a very short delivery time. Prototypes are often used to test the feasibility of the design.

With the development of scientific and technological innovation, rapid prototyping is more and more widely used in product development, creation and market testing. Compared with the traditional mold with long cycle and high cost, rapid prototyping has more benefits. It is not only quick turnaround and cost-effective, but also reliable precision and quality. Moreover, it is also superior to the modern molding process that is widely limited by materials and precision.

Rapid Prototyping Materials

All of our usual metals and plastic materials offerings are available for rapid prototype.
Click plastic material & metal materials  to learn more about the materials.

Insert Materials

The following materials will be selected for rapid processing and cost reduction.

1. Hard Aluminum7075. 
Aluminum 7075 can be processed quickly, and it is one of the strongest alloys commercially available, which has good corrosion resistance and oxidation resistance. The hardness is about 90~120HB that can reach above 350HV after hard anodizing. Therefore, aluminum 7075 is the most common material for rapid prototype tooling, and the tooling life can range from 500 to 5000 shots.
2. Carbon structural steel, 1050 (S50C)
This is the most economical steel for rapid prototype tooling and also easy to machine. But the tooling life of Aluminum 7075 should be longer.
The Process of  Rapid Prototyping
Design for
Manufacturability Analysis

Provide a detail DfM (design for manufacturability analysis) to show all the detail information, including parting lines, gate position and size, ejector position, wall thickness, surface finishing, tolerances and potential sink mark, gate mark warpage etc. 

Tooling Machining
& Fitting

After DfM approval ,cutting steel and machining with different machines, like Gun Drilling, CNC, EDM, Wire cutting. Finally, molding master collects all components together for mold fitting and polishing, and prepares the tooling before mold trial.

Mold Trials and
Quality Inspection

The molding Master prepares and dries the materials to make the machine reach the required temperature, and the test mold is filled from 10% to 110%. Finally, the project engineer checks and sends five completed photos to the QC department for quality and dimension inspection.

Benefits of Rapid Prototyping

Using rapid prototyping in the product development stage can help customers fully understand the feasibility of the design, assess whether the product meets current market demand, and make adjustments before the product is launched into the market. Now, more and more customers recognize and use rapid prototyping. Because of there are many advantages of rapid prototyping.

Reducing Product Development and Costs

Rapid prototyping allows your idea turn into reality quickly and efficiently. Time-saving early in the development stage help bring you one step closer to a final product and reduce the cost that yields a return on your investment.

Testing the Functions of Product

The prototype reflects exactly how your product looks and operates. Testing and retesting provide opportunities to fine-tune your ideas and turn them into the winning designs that are most likely to succeed. Does it offer a sound user experience? Does it achieve your goals? At this point, you can uncover the features that need a little more work and identify potential areas for expansion.

Evaluating and Identifying Product for Potential Safety and/or Compliance Issues

From appearance to function, this stage is where you can get to the root of any risk factors involved in your design. A large number of materials are used in the rapid prototyping process, making it easy to find the ideal combination that ensures your final product achieves your goals.

Speed to market

Rapid prototyping and accurate tooling help improve productivity and ultimately provide a faster market introduction than other methods.

Compatibility with a Wide Range of Materials

CNC machining is employed to machine a wide range of materials including several types of plastic and metals. This makes it an ideal choice for rapid prototyping across industries.

Common Applications 

Rapid prototyping is a manufacturing process commonly used in the product development which is very popular in many industries. Speed and affordability are the key principles of rapid prototyping and allow multiple designs of a prototype to be manufactured at once, or one prototype to be revised and re-made in quick succession.

Medical devices and Dental

Automotive

Aerospace

Electronics

Consumer Products

Energy

WHY CHOOSE US

INSTANT QUOTING

Timely reply and provide the quote within 24 hours

NO MOQ REQUIRED

Hord does not have minimum order quantity

HIGH QUALITY

ISO 9001 & IATF 16949 certificated and inspect every step

COST-EFFICIENT

+30% cost lower than western competitors

QUICK TUAROUND

Parts make in 7 days and delivery on time

DFM ANALYSIS

Once receiving the inquiry, we will provide you with a preliminary DFM report

PROFESSIONAL SERVICES

More than 20 years of rapid tooling making

GOOD RAPUTATION FROM CUSTOMERS

Customers are satisfied with our services, products quality and delivery time.

WHY CHOOSE US

INSTANT QUOTING

Timely reply and provide the quote within 24 hours

NO MOQ REQUIRED

Hord does not have minimum order quantity

HIGH QUALITY

ISO 9001 & IATF 16949 certificated and inspect every step

COST-EFFICIENT

+30% cost lower than western competitors

QUICK TUAROUND

Parts make in 7 days and delivery on time

DFM ANALYSIS

Once receiving the inquiry, we will provide you with a preliminary DFM report

PROFESSIONAL SERVICES

More than 11 years of rapid tooling making

GOOD RAPUTATION FROM CUSTOMERS

Customers are satisfied with our services, products quality and delivery time.

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Rapid Prototyping FAQs

The rapid prototyping is suitable for the project which either the user requirements or the underlying technical aspects are not well understood. Especially popular for the product development stage.

  • Suite of services: Choose from 3D printing, CNC machining, sheet metal, and injection molding
  • Design analysis: Get free interactive design for manufacturing feedback with every quote
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Case of Rapid Prototype
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