PLASTIC PROTOTYPING
Our plastic prototyping services bring product ideas to life through a versatile range of plastic materials and advanced prototype manufacturing processes. By carefully selecting the most suitable plastics and prototype production techniques for each project, we produce highly accurate, functional plastic prototypes that closely replicate final production parts.
Whether refining form, validating performance, or designing for manufacture, our approach to prototype manufacturing delivers speed, consistency and exceptional attention to detail. From initial concept to final prototype production, we ensure your designs are handled with the precision required for professional prototype services.
PLASTIC PROTOTYPE SERVICES
VACUUM CASTING
Low volume cast plastic moulding.
CNC PROTOTYPING
One-off machined plastic parts.
ADVANCED 3D PRINTING
Complex multi-material overmoulds.
THE ADVANTAGES OF PLASTIC PROTOTYPING
Investing in production injection moulding tooling can be expensive and carries risk if your product's functions are not thoroughly tested and validated. Utilizing accurate plastic prototypes allows you to reduce this risk by validating your design before committing to full production.
Advanced plastic prototyping techniques can closely replicate the strength, colour and form of an injection moulded product. At much more affordable price than production tooling investment. These advanced prototype manufacturing processes are very effective at the custom production of low quantities, typically between 1 and 10 units, in a cost-effective manner. The quality of the resulting prototypes enable extensive user testing which can be used to validate your product or used for small sample runs which can support you in investor pitches.
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PROTOTYPE FAQs
How do I make a plastic prototype of my idea?
First, we will guide you through new product development stages, including concept development and CAD design. Once the design is ready, we use a range of prototyping techniques - such as vacuum casting, CNC machining and advanced 3D printing - to produce a functional prototype tailored to your project’s needs.
How much does it cost to make a plastic prototype?
Generally, plastic prototyping is used for more intricate designs involving advanced prototype manufacturing processes to produce fully working prototypes which can be used for product testing and user trials.
Because of this there cost tends to be higher than other prototypes, costing upwards of one thousand pounds. The cost to create a plastic prototype can vary depending on the complexity, materials and specific requirements of your product.
How long does it take to make a plastic prototype?
Due to plastic prototypes being used for advanced prototyping stages, where design for manufacture and assembly has been completed. Plastic prototypes tend to be complex and use high quality finishes, therefore they often taken between 3 - 5 weeks to make, assemble and test.
How many plastic prototypes do I need?
Because plastic prototypes closely replicate a real product. If your design is finalised and design for manufacture is completed, then a single plastic prototype should give you all the confidence you need to begin manufacture.
What can I use an advanced plastic prototype for?
Plastic prototypes tend to be strong and produced to a high quality finish. This means they are perfect for presentation prototypes for investment pitches and tradeshows, as well as fully working prototypes which can be used for product testing and user trials.