At Stephens Plastic Mouldings, we endeavour to deliver a fully-inclusive injection moulding process from start to finish. By 3D printing prototypes, we can ensure that results meet our client’s exact needs. From the very beginning, our in-depth system constitutes designing, refining and finalising. As a leading 3D printing prototype manufacturer in the UK, we set ourselves apart by being as comprehensive as possible.
Whether you have existing 3D models that require finishing touches before we move onto manufacturing or we add printing to your project so that we identify all of the ways to optimise your design, we can help you achieve optimum results. Continue reading to find out the key benefits of 3D prototyping your products to understand whether it’s right for your business.
The Benefits of Prototyping
As you may know, 3D printing prototypes is a significant step in any manufacturing process. But, why exactly? See below for our insights.
Guaranteed Results
First and foremost, and as the most obvious point, it ensures that results are perfected. By achieving a guarantee of meeting a product’s purpose entirely, you save both time and money. 3D printing prototype manufacturers such as ourselves, rely on this step massively within plastic injection moulding.
While moulding is an efficient method of manufacturing in itself, we reduce the need to produce several variations of products at one time while trying to get it exactly right. This saves us time, money, and manpower, and as a consequence, time and money for our clients too.
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Identify Improvements
Similarly, by 3D printing prototypes, you’re also able to identify any imperfections and areas of improvement. Like you, we want to provide you with products that exceed your and your customers’ expectations. To do so, you’ll need to achieve new levels of excellence, especially if you want to surpass your competitors.
A 3D model allows you to examine the entire product, and even put it to use. Then, you can re-evaluate your design process alongside one of our specialists; finding solutions to any problems or areas that could be optimised.
A New Means for Manufacturing
3D printing is also a fantastic option to meet your manufacturing needs. By creating three-dimensional physical objects via one digital image, you are not only saving on materials but also time. While printing machines should be monitored, they don’t require the same operation as some systems. Therefore, our workforce can focus on other areas and check back regularly.
To get an idea, an object is produced in an additive process through layers of material until it is whole. Each layer can be seen as a cross-section of the product; giving an illusion of it being thinly sliced. Because of this seamless process, we can adhere to even the most complex shapes.
Therefore, if you have a product in mind that usually takes more time than usual, this may be the right option for you. Not to mention, it allows our clients to approach us with new concepts that we can hopefully achieve through 3D printing.
3D Printing from Stephen Plastics
Are you interested in 3D printing prototypes or feel that this modern manufacturing method would suit your business? Our bespoke digital manufacturing is both intricate and designed to meet the exact needs of our clients, no matter how detailed they may be. Get in touch today on 0121 544 5808 to find out more.
Don’t forget, our unparalleled plastic injection moulding services can work in conjunction with this process. Once we have perfected the model, we can then move on to the next steps of injection moulding, producing you one-off products or in large batches.
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