What is Rapid Prototype?
Rapid Prototype is a process known as SLA or FDM where no tooling is needed to produce a plastic part for visual and functionality close to that of which will be used in the injection molding process. All that is required to make these parts is a STL file generated from customer 3-D data, preferably STEP file of the solid model. Because these parts are built in layers, they are not to be used as production parts but offer good fit and functionality testing. The customer can usually have these parts in hand in 1-5 days.
