Service Provider Extends Prototyping Materials

By DE Editors

Manufacturing and product development firm Rapid Product DevelopmentGroup, Inc. (RPDG; San Diego, CA) has introduced a new line ofmaterials for rapid prototyping, metal casting, and urethane casting.The materials cover a wide range of applications from concept modelingto small parts with fine details to silicone rubber molds.

RPDG offers RP services in the following processes SLA(stereolithography) SLS (selective laser sintering, FDM (fuseddeposition modeling), and urethane for rapid casting. Material choicesrange from ABS to nylon to wax. Click here for a chart that describesthe processes, available materials, and finishing choices available.

In addition to RP, RPDG also provides services in such disciplines asCAD, tooling, injection molding, die casting, sheet metal, andshort-run contract manufacturing. Additionally, it offers qualityassurance and control, program management, and prototype, pilot, andproduction build services.

RPDG can handle sheet-metal applications ranging from simple prototypesto complex electro-mechanical assemblies to limited production runs ofhigh-quality sheet-metal parts. Material possibilities includealuminum, brass, copper, steel, spring steel, and stainless steel.

RPDG provides combines its injection molding and contract manufacturingservices with logistic and program management aid. It offers ISO 9002Certified manufacturing facilities with more than 200 injectionmachines as well as tooling shops.

RPDG serves a worldwide client base, with area expertise in theautomotive, computer, consumer products, healthcare, and industrialequipment industries. Its online Rapid Quotes facility enables you toreceive price quotes and ordering details for your designs quickly. Formore on RPDG, click here.


Sources: Press materials received from the company and additional information gleaned from the company’s website.