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How to make a prototype

How to make a prototype/How to get a prototype made

Details about how to make a prototype

1.What is prototype ?

When you are working on a new product idea, you will probably need to build a model called a prototype.

2.Ways to make a prototype

There are many ways to make a prototype,such as CNC machining ,PU Vacuum Casting,SLA, SLS and 3D printing etc.

3.Our advantages

CARFUL Was founded in2002,after recent years of exertion and innovation, we provide a wide range of Rapid Prototypes to consumers in many industries. We offer rapid prototyping design services to produce 3D CAD Model's of your rapid prototype concept. If you have an existing design, we can use a number of rapid prototyping technologies to fabricate your part. Our rapid prototype capabilities and deep technical knowledge can provide the competitive edge you need in the product development process to help you get your products to market faster.

4.steps about make a prototype

Some of the steps listed below apply in different ways to different types of inventions, for example a simple wooden toy vs a complex electronic device. Use your common sense to apply the steps in ways that make sense to your individual case.

.Make a drawing of your invention. If available use the descriptions or drawing from your inventor's logbook. Keep all sketches in your logbook.

.If you know how you might want to make a CAD drawing of your invention. Simple CAD (computer aided design) programs exist that you might be able to use yourself.

.Make a non-working model of your invention out of foam, wood, metal, paper, cardboard. This will test your invention's size and form.

.Make or plan how to make a working model of your invention. Depending on your invention, you might be casting in metal or plastic. Write down all the materials, supplies and tools you may need and identify the steps needed to assemble your prototype. You might need simple to complex engineering drawings for any electronics. At this stage you might want to pick up a book or kit on prototyping. You might need to contact professional for quotes on what any work you need done will cost.

.You have to figure out how much a working prototype will cost to make. Remember one copy might be very expensive to make. Mass production brings down the cost per unit. If you can make your own prototype and you can afford it, do it.

.Do your research on the latest methods and alternatives. For example, plastic injection molds are expensive, however, a method of CAD called "Rapid Prototyping" is an alternative.

.Depending on your invention, your prototype might be very expensive to make. If that is the case you might want to produce a virtual prototype. Today, computer programs can simulate an invention in 3D and can test that an invention does work. Virtual prototypes can be made by a professional and they cost a thousand or more. They can make you a video or CD animation of your invention working.

.You may have to create a real working model of your invention if perhaps a buyer or licensee demands one.

.You may have to hire a professional prototyper, engineer or designer at some point in this process. Our Prototyping Resources includes directories of professionals.

Before Hiring A Prototype Maker

.Discuss your project thoroughly. Make sure that you can communicate well to this person.

.In advance, agree on fees for the entire project. Prototype makers can charge very high fees by the hour.

.Tell them exactly what you want include as many details as possible. Include your drawings and possibly your virtual prototype files.

.Make sure anyone you talk to signs a nondisclosure agreement with you before you publicly disclose your invention.

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