Rapid Prototyping

For early product evaluation we employ different prototyping techniques to suit your requirements SLA, SLS, Rapid Tooling. Typical factors which influence the type of prototyping technique used include:

  • Size & accuracy.
  • Budget.
  • Material.
  • Functionality expectations.

Arrotek have developed for prototyping a cassette based inject/insert mould solution resulting in prototypes from materials of your choice at affordable prices.


FAQ's about our Rapid Moulding Process

How do you turn around moulded prototypes from materials of your choice within 2 weeks?

Our cost saving interchangeable inserts in a host mould design. All tool design is carried out in house. Tool manufacture is concurrently carried out with our tool making partner. We hold in stock machined cavity blanks in a range of sizes. We stock a large selection of mould grade thermoplastic materials in-house.

What are the benefits over standard prototyping techniques?

You get parts from materials of your choice, once set-up we usually run off two additional materials to help customer evaluate. We can manufacture prototypes from hardened steel dies at low cost giving you prototypes from production quality tooling. We will carry out bench testing of prototypes as per production requirements to assist you in your design selection process. You will have test data on the design from actual process materials, removing assumptions from the design selection process.

Have you moulded difficult applications?

We have successfully developed innovative process techniques for over moulding onto medical device components such as PTFE, complex Nitinol and Fused Silica. We carry in stock a wide range of thermoplastic moulding grades and have interchangeable barrels for testing aggressive materials.

Can you produce micro parts?

Using our precision micro moulding capability we have successfully manufactured parts ranging from 0.2g to 11g.

Can you produce a complete prototype device e.g. tipped,moulded printed, packaged and sterilized?

Yes, please find below a list of the in-house manufacturing equipment which can be utilized to manufacture your prototypes:

  • Balloon blowing
  • Tipping
  • Welding
  • Moulding
  • Bonding
  • Printing
  • Tube forming
  • Drilling
  • Punching
  • Assembly
  • Tray and pouch sealing
  • Packaging

What are the typical costs?

Tooling, Development and first off medical device parts range from €1,000.