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“Smooth Process” Evan B. Redwood City, CA

“I really enjoyed the smooth process from your online quote to the FedEx next day delivery.”

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“Saved Us $$” Jacob N. British Columbia, Canada

“We thought our CAD drawings were exact, but decided to have you create a rapid prototype for us so we could verify the part before we went to manufacturing. We received our part and noticed we had an error in our drawing. Thanks to you, we were able to make a few modifications that saved us $$ on final tooling.”

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Rapid Prototyping

Converting 3D CAD drawings into plastic rapid prototype models.

Prototype Examples

Specializing in Rapid Prototyping, the process of converting 3D CAD drawings to physical parts to create conceptual models. This patented prototyping process builds strong high-detail prototypes, from ABS plastic, or composite materials which can be used to demonstrate and test product designs.

How to Order Materials & Process Finishing & Plating Parts Gallery

Order Prototypes quickly and easily

Step 1 to create a rapid prototype Rapid Prototypes Step Two Rapid Prototypes Step Three

Save a 3D CAD drawing in “.STL” format. Then upload it for a Rapid Prototype Price Quote.

A side View of the final part. Material: White ABS plastic prototype

Your part will be packed and shipped in about 24 hours.

Alpha Prototypes manufactures prototypes and conceptual models using Rapid prototyping, the process of converting 3D CAD drawings to physical parts.

Alpha Prototypes also offers cast urethane parts for medium sized quantities and injection molding for full production runs. We strive to deliver prototypes on-time. We offer unparalleled customer service, communication and expert management throughout your order process.

Rapid Prototype Materials & Processes

Fused Deposition Modeling

FDM creates strong plastic prototype models with several colors available.

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Polyjet

Polyjet produces very precise, clear parts but is weaker than FMD.

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Stereolithography

SLA builds precise models but is more expensive than FDM .

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3D Printing

Zcorp process is excellent for high volume parts such as architectural models.

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Available Processes

Rapid prototyping is fast and has a low inital investment, because parts are made directly from the CAD drawings bypasing the need for tooling.

Generate instant quotes using our Online Quote tool or you may email us your files.

Rapid Prototype Finishing Painting & Plating Options

Chrome Plating
Standard Finishing

  • FDM: Parts are cleaned and support is removed.

  • Polyjet: Parts are cleaned and support is removed.

  • Z-Corp: Parts are cleaned, infiltrated and cured.

  • SLA: Stereolithography parts are stripped, cured, sanded to remove exterior steps and bead blasted for a matte finish.

Premium Finishing Options

Additional finishing options are available by custom quote many finishing options are available so please contact us with your specific needs.

    • Sanding

    • Priming

    • Painting

    • Copper Plating

    • Chrome Plating

    • Clear Coating

Rapid Prototype Examples and Pictures

Examples of FDM, PolyJet, and SLA prototypes.

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