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Choices
No two Rapid Prototyping processes are alike. There
are always trade- offs. We've created this comparison chart
to give you an idea of some of the advantages and disadvantages
in a number of the most common technologies. Depending on
your application a combination of processes may be required
and our Project Managers can help you in those decisions.
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Rapid Prototyping
Technologies
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Choices
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CNC
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FDM
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3DP
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SLS
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SLA
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Relative Cost
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$$$$$
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$$$
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$$
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$$$
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$$$
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Accuracy
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E
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G
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F
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G
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E
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Fine Detail Reproduction
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V
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G
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F
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V
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E
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Material Choices
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E
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V
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F
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V
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G
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For Presentation
Models
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E
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F
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F
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F
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E
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For Tooling Masters
and Patterns
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E
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G
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P
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F
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E
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Direct Tooling
Capability
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E
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F
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P
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G
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V
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Modeling (CT Data) |
P
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G
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F
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G
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V
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| Speed |
G
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V
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V
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V
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V
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Very Good Good
Fair Poor |
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