Rapid Prototyping

▹ CNC prototyping can support relatively tight dimensional control compared with many other prototype methods. The achievable accuracy depends on part structure, material, machining process, wall thickness, and critical dimensions. ▹ ±Typical CNC prototype tolerance can range from ±0.01 mm to ±0.10 mm depending on material, geometry, drawing requirements, and inspection needs. Critical tolerance areas can be reviewed according to customer drawings.

▹ 3D printing accuracy depends on the printing process, material, part size, wall thickness, and structure. It is mainly suitable for rapid design verification, appearance review, and assembly testing. Critical dimensions can be reviewed according to drawings before production. ▹ ±Typical 3D printed prototype tolerance can range from ±0.10 mm to ±0.30 mm depending on the material, printing process, part geometry, and post-processing requirements. Tighter tolerance areas can be reviewed separately.

▹ Depends on the selected process, material, and part structure. CNC machined prototypes can support tighter dimensional control, while 3D printed prototypes are mainly used for structure, appearance, and design verification. ▹ ±Typical prototype tolerance can range from ±0.05 mm to ±0.20 mm depending on the process, geometry, material, and inspection requirements. Tighter tolerance can be reviewed according to drawings.