Plastic Rapid Prototype is used for the verification of product’s design, exhibition or selling. Common crafts ofrapid plastic prototype include CNC machining, 3D printing, vacuum duplicate moulding and reaction injection moulding. And the common materials are ABS, PC, POM, PP, PMMA, PEEK, PS, soft plastic, silicone, rubber and thermal-resistant materials, like PPS, PEFE, bakelite, PA+30%GF.
The commonest material ofrapid plastic prototype is ABS. Because of the machinability and good-looking after surface treatment, the application of ABS becomes wider and wider, especially in the field of CNC machining prototype. The utilization rate of ABS is 90%. ABS prototype can be processed separately, and the strength will not be impaired after conglutination. It is suitable for the shell of large-size product.
The thermal-resistant materials ofrapid plastic prototype include PPS, PTFE, bakelite, black PC, PA+30%GF. Except for black PC, the other four materials cannot be conglutinated, therefore, they need to be processed by CNC wholistically. The wear-resistant materials of rapid plastic prototype are POM and PA. But these two materials need to be processed by CNC wholistically, because they cannot be conglutinated. Besides, to enhance the strength, the inner parts should be processed by CNC wholistically. However, to save cost, many small prototype providers will process the inner parts separately. The customers cannot find the damage until the completion of the assembling of the prototype.
Choosing the rightprototype provider is the first step of successduring new product development. When choosing therapidplasticprototype provider,not onlythe quality but also the cost should be taken into consideration. Bordersun has been focused onrapidplasticprototype for 18 years. With exquisite technique and efficient service of over 20-year experienced technicians, Bordersun received the recognition of customers worldwide, expanding our business to east Asia, Europe, north America, south America and south-east Asia.
Low hardness plastic is called soft plastic. The hardness ranges from 30-90. It is relatively soft at room temperature. Soft plastic has excellent elasticity, slip resistance, and vibration damping performance. It is necessary during the development of most products. The common soft plastic includes TPE、SBS、TPU、TPV、rubber（SBR）and silica gel, and they are widely used during the process of soft plastic rapid prototype. TPR is softer than rubber, but in terms of tensile strength, fatigue resistance and mechanical performance, it is inferior to perduren.
Plastic prototyping is the process of creating a model or a functional part out of plastic using 3D printing technology.
Rapid prototyping is revolutionizing the world of plastic parts manufacturing. Instead of taking weeks or even months to develop a prototype, companies can now produce a prototype in a matter of hours. The ability to create a prototype quickly and inexpensively allows businesses to bring their products to the market faster, making rapid prototyping a game changer in the manufacturing industry.
If you're a manufacturer looking to launch a new product, you may be hesitant to commit to high-volume production runs right out of the gate. After all, it can be a risky investment to spend a lot of time, money, and resources on large-scale manufacturing without first testing the waters with a smaller order. Fortunately, Small-Batch plastic prototyping is a solution that can help manufacturers minimize risk and cost while still achieving their product development goals.
