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Rapid prototyping for automotive parts

Rapid Prototyping for Automotive Parts

There is no doubt that the technology behind rapid prototyping is nearly advanced enough for mainstream use. Electric vehicles aren’t just for city streets and highways. Smaller, intelligent models are used in communities for short trips to a neighbor’s house or the grocery store. The electric vehicle industry isn’t as large as the global automotive industry, of course, but green car companies still need to strengthen their supply chains. That’s true for production runs of auto parts as well as prototypes.

Rapid prototyping, or additive manufacturing, is a technology that’s been described as the starting point for a new Industrial Revolution. Recent advances in RP technology printers are impressive, but their utility depends upon how well they work with software applications such as, a three-dimensional (3D) tool for solid modeling. The reaction injection molding technology to produce parts with the right features is also essential.

To reduce mold-making costs for the electric vehicle, KAIAO listened to all of the car company’s needs before offering a solution. As the carmaker explained, the purpose of producing the larger, more complex parts was to validate their shape and texture. That’s when KAIAO, a custom fabricator with skilled expertise in manufacturing, suggested a solution to satisfy your requirements.

Custom Automotive Parts For Testing

To create the solution, KAIAO teamed with an expert in rapid prototyping services. The partner used a rapid prototype technology to produce an exact replica of the prototypes. Using the rapid prototyping like vacuum casting, KAIAO made a mold which allowed for the creation of a prototype needed by the carmaker suitable for testing.

The prototype’s material properties were similar enough for testing purposes. For the customer, validating the part’s design is critical. Creating a “test mold” for that amount isn’t cost-effective, especially since any changes between prototyping and production would require creating a new mold.

How Can We Help You?

Being a leader of more than 20 years experience, KAIAO has supplied high performance of rapid prototypes to a wide variety of partners. By listening to all of your requirements and analyzing all of your needs, our solutions providers find innovative solutions to meet all challenges.

For more info: http://www.kaiao-rprt.com/

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