To achieve high quality, detailed products, StackTeck
offers two types of prototyping services. Typically, SLA
(stereo lithography) prototypes are used to assist
customers and engineers with the visualization of the
plastic product at a preliminary stage. This method
yields no information on actual molding issues.
The preferred prototyping method is to simulate the
final production mold, as closely as possible. This
involves machining hardened steel inserts on a
production capable single cavity pilot mold. This method
may take longer but will reveal all technical concerns
and will be able to test all performance parameters of
the final mold.
Most Pilot tools are used as spare stacks in final
multi-cavity tools. They are heat-treated and have
cooling systems in place, as per the production mold.
When these pilot tools are approved, you can rest
assured that the completion of the production mold will
be flawless, efficient, bug free and ready for
production.
BENEFITS
Debug potential production mold bugs
Correct all part design issues: be it mold related
or product functionality issues
Most direct and trouble free route to a successful
new product launch
