CNC Prototyping
Few things are more ingrained into our modern industrial system than the mass production of parts. The ability to churn out a high volume of high-quality parts is essential for keeping the engine of our economy humming along. To do that, we need to be able to make sure that the parts we are producing are standardized in terms of size, shape, dimension, and quality.
The first step in the mass-production of any metal part is going to be prototyping. For mass production to be effective, the parts being produced must be produced quickly and flawlessly every time. The most common method for doing this is via computer numerical control (CNC) prototyping.
One of the biggest innovations in the past couple of decades for those looking to create prototypes has been digital design. In the past, it could take a considerable amount of time to first design and then create a physical prototype based on those sketches.
With CNC prototyping, however, the whole process is streamlined as digitally created designs are then transferred to 3D modeling systems that can then create the part in question. They are able to do that via CNC computers that are able to execute preprogrammed commands.
This allows those designing new parts to design them digitally, feed that design and data into a CNC computer, and then allow the machine to take it from there. That data can tell a laser cutter, 3D printer, or other CNC milling machines the precise movements they need to make to create the part flawlessly every time, thereby helping to automate production. CNC prototyping can work with a wide range of materials including wood, acrylics, foam, metal, and thermoplastics.
Advantages of Rapid Prototyping
There are many advantages to CNC rapid prototyping including the production speed efficiency of the machinery. When you’re attempting to rapidly produce prototypes, using a CNC machine eliminates factors like human error and improves the efficiency of the cuts, helping you more quickly develop your prototypes.
Furthermore, once the process of creating a prototype is complete, the parts made from that prototype can roll off the production line in a quick and cost-effective manner, thereby helping to cut costs.
The Benefits of CNC Prototyping
Another way in which CNC prototyping can be beneficial is by helping along the metal fabrication prototyping process. The standard metal fabrication process is complex, multilayered, and time-consuming, potentially involving several steps, including:
- Welding
- Extrusion
- Stamping
- Folding
- Bending
- Spinning
- Finishing
- Cutting
The great benefit of rapid CNC prototyping and metal prototyping services is that much of this process can be automated. With traditional metal fabrication, each of these steps might require a single skilled worker or a team of them. By making use of the preprogrammed nature of CNC prototyping, you can tell a machine what kind of shape you want to make and the precise metal fabrication techniques and movements that need to be employed to do that.
For example, you can program the computer to perform certain cutting, spinning, bending, and folding movements to help shape the metal before stamping it with a logo or anything else at another stage of the process.
All of this helps make the whole CNC machining process proceed far more efficiently than traditional metal fabrication.
Custom Metal Prototyping
One of the greatest advantages of CNC prototyping is being able to take greater control over the precise type of parts you wish to create. Customization is key throughout the economy today, and that’s certainly true in the world of metal fabrication. You want to be able to create the parts you need for your next big project as quickly as possible.
That’s easy to do when you’re working with standardized products you can purchase anywhere. When custom parts are needed, however, it is vital that they are produced quickly so as to keep the assembly line humming.
At CHENGDU JINGBANG, we are proud to be able to offer the best custom metal prototyping services in the state of Michigan. Our custom metal fabrication process makes use of top of the line equipment as well as high-quality alloys. Our team members carefully oversee the entire design, programming, and fabrication process, ensuring that every detail is perfect with a quick turn-around.
Experienced Prototyping Services
CNC prototyping represents the wave of the future. Even so, you need to make sure you are working with a team that has the experience to make sure that everything runs smoothly.
That’s why we at CHENGDU JINGBANG are proud to be able to point to decades of service. We will work with you every step of the way to ensure that your needs are fully addressed, your designs are crafted to perfection, and the final product is delivered to you on time.
We are concerned with maximizing the quality of the products we turn out as well as the user experience for our clients. From start to finish, we give every client and prototype the individualized attention they deserve.
Take advantage of the best new advancements in metal prototyping with CNC technology and the expertise and insight of our metal fabrication experts today.