If the expected requirement is more than eight, up to several thousand, then more conventional tooling would need to be produced. This would still be produced using CAD data to machine patterns from conventional resin block tooling. This would include core boxes produced in the same way. If the customer required very complex cores that would be either very difficult or impossible using conventional tooling then printed cores could be produced giving the best of both worlds. Alternatively for more simple parts which don’t need cores then we could use a 3D printed loose pattern. Typically using these techniques we can produce parts in 2-3 weeks from receipt of order.
If the customer only has an existing casting we have the ability to reverse engineer by having the part 3D scanned and using the subsequent data to produce either conventional tooling or printed moulds and cores. Lead times using this technique is typically 4-5 weeks. To summarise, whatever your prototyping needs are Vanguard have a cost effective solution. Please get in touch with our Sales or Technical staff to learn more.
Benefits of the process include;
Fast turnaround
No need for tooling
Design freedom
Hybrid moulds and cores possible
Cost effective manufacturing from prototypes to production