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Rapid prototype Tooling tend to be made using FDM technologies. The part was created from extruded black WASHBOARD ABS and was used for those functional testing.

Original prototype

Began this specific phase by building stereolithography (SLA) patterns using its in-house SLA products. Overflow SLA perform was sourced to Vista Technologies. The SLA prototypes were utilized by engineers and industrial designers to check fit and mode. The same prototypes were utilized by 3M packaging engineers to create conceptual mock-ups regarding product packaging. They also made excellent gear for ergonomic in addition to usability studies.

To mimic that soft under pad in the sanding tool, Vista used PolyJet(TM) rapid prototype technologies. PolyJet was chosen because doing so can use also of two soft-durometer (a solidity measurement) materials that may be run to obtain similar quality segments as SLA technologies. TangoBlack, a material which has a score of 61 to the Shore A durometer size, was the greatest fit. Within days Vista been able to supply 3M with their simulated soft-durometer under pads to get more testing.

The bottom pad for any hand sander appeared to be prototyped using TangoBlack material in the Polyjet technology. This material is often a 61 Shore Any material that mimics that properties of santoprene.

Simultaneously, a gripping/tensioning mechanism for any sanding media appeared to be being developed. At this time, the sub-assemblies were merged into a refined set regarding CAD databases. Additional SLA segments were created to judge the new mechanisms. By using each new prototype, the team been able to investigate new features in the design. Because these rapid prototype parts may very well be created cost-effectively in the matter of hours instead of days or even weeks, the team had the power to study intricate forms and details in the manner not doable using traditional machining in addition to fabrication techniques. In most cases multiple iterations were being generated in several days.