Silicone Rapid Prototyping From Concept to Creation
Silicone Prototype for Functional Validation
Silicone Rapid Prototyping manufacturing processes
1: Custom Silicone Design
Designing a custom silicone part from scratch using advanced 3D CAD modeling techniques.
2: CNC Machining Mold
Our CNC machining process creates molds for rapid prototyping, ensuring accurate and efficient production.
3: Prototype
The final result: a functional prototype made from our custom designed silicone part, ready for testing and refinement
Choosing the Right Silicone Material
Choosing the right silicone material is critical to the success of your project. Our team collaborates with you to identify the most suitable material, taking into account your unique requirements.
Physical Properties of Silicone
Silicone exhibit notable flexibility, flexible, and thermal stability and molded into diverse shapes and maintain integrity at extreme temperatures.
- Flexible: Molding machines shape and mold silicone into intricate part designs.
- High Thermal Stability: Silicone withstand extreme heat, maintaining shape, properties even at temperatures up to 250°C (482°F)
- Chemical Resistance: Silicone resist chemical attacks from most substances, including acids and bases.
Mechanical Properties of Silicone
Our custom silicone prototypes exhibit exceptional mechanical properties, making them suitable for a wide range of applications.
- High Tensile Strength: Silicone have a high tensile strength-to-weight ratio. Ideal for lightweight applications where weight is a concern. Overmolding combines silicone with aramid fabrics and stainless steel wires to enhance rigidity.
- Low Density: Their low density makes them perfect for use in aerospace and other lightweight industries.
- Resistance to Compression: Silicone can withstand compressive forces without deforming.
- Thermal Properties of Silicone
- Resistance to UV Radiation: Many silicone are resistant to (UV) radiation.
Electrical Properties of Silicone
Our custom silicone prototypes exhibit exceptional electrical insulation and dielectric strength, making them suitable for high-voltage applications.
- Good Electrical Insulation: Silicone is an excellent insulator, commonly used in applications requiring high electrical insulation.
- Dielectric Strength: They have a high dielectric strength, making them perfect for use in high-voltage industries.
Tooling for Rapid Prototyping process
Selecting the right tooling material is crucial for your project's success. Our team will work with you to determine the best material based on your specific needs.
Material Options for Tooling
For production tooling, we offer two primary material options: aluminum and SUS STAVAX (HRC 33). These materials excel in rapid prototyping due to their relatively low costs. Quick machining capabilities, and optimal balance of strength, durability, and cost.
- Aluminum: A lightweight material perfect for smaller batches and prototyping.
- SUS STAVAX (HRC 33): A steel alloy offering a balance between strength, durability, and cost.
Alternative Tooling Options
In addition to traditional metal tooling, we also offer alternative options using 3D printing technology. This method for quick display.
Benefits of Rapid Prototyping Tooling
Our rapid prototyping tooling offers numerous benefits, including:
- Quick Turnaround Times: Get your prototypes faster with our rapid prototyping capabilities.
- Cost-Effective: Reduce costs associated with traditional tooling methods for production parts.
High-Quality Results: We deliver high-quality results with our silicone molds.
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