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Complementary Services
These services, often incorporated into the Product Design and Development process, are also available as stand-alone.
Working Drawings for parts and assemblies of mechanical systems and components are readily produced. All 2-D work is derived from the underlying virtual model. A secure FTP connection with a local graphics firm is available to produce large-format documents which can be delivered virtually anywhere, any time.
Rapid Prototyping. Physical models can be produced directly from computer generated virtual models. Since all 2-D work is derived from 3-D models, the step to prototyping is a short one.
Selective Laser Sintering (SLS) processes build the prototype layer-by-layer from powdered material and produces functional prototypes in polycarbonates and nylon as well as short-run injection molds good for the subsequent production of as many as 50,000 pieces.
Stereo Lithography (SLA) builds the prototype by rapidly curing successive layers of liquid resin, producing parts with small, dimensionally accurate features and superior surface finish. The SLA process can rapidly generate patterns for producing metal parts and tooling and is also used in creating masters for RTV molds and sand castings.
Conventional Prototyping. This method of generating a working prototype has the advantage of revealing difficulties that might be encountered in volume production of the proposed design which the additive processes of rapid prototyping may not. Local shops are available to manage quick turnaround of preproduction prototypes.
Technical Illustrations and Renderings. A natural offshoot of the CAD process, integrating the images into brochures, manuals, and presentations is readily accomplished. Patent Office documents can also be generated from the virtual model.
Animations. They are superb for presenting your Eureka! moment to investors, and just as useful for product demonstrations, operator’s manuals, guides and service updates.
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