3D Printing, 3D CAD Design and Rapid Prototyping

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What are Pre-Production Molds or Pilot Molds

Pre-Production Molds or limited production injection molds are usually single cavity, cold runner steel molds produced very rapidly. They may however, have some hardened steel components in high wear areas. These molds tend to share manufacturing techniques from prototype molds and production molds. Also; this type of production mold is designed to run automatically but may require gate trimming or other slight post molding procedures.

pre production mold or pilot mold
Pre Production Mold or Pilot Mold

Pilot Molds are generally mini/lower-cavitation production molds. If the product design remains stable then the pilot molds can possibly be used as interchangeable spares for the production molds. Much of the mold development engineering is finalized during this process.

Why use a pilot or pre-production mold?

This type of manufacturing tooling allows for accelerating product manufacturing schedules by providing quality product or parts to begin the product testing or assembly process. Although this approach may not represent the final most cost effective solution to molding a particular product, the slight decrease in profit margin is offset by having the product in the marketplace sooner. In addition should any other design changes need to be done it is much easier and faster to perform them on a fast track pre- production mold or a pilot mold.

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What is a Prototype ?

Prototype; a first model or sample of a product from which more copies are developed or copied from. Prototypes are usually built as models to test a product concept or process or to act as an example to be replicated or learned from.

Different Types of Prototypes;

functional prototype
Functional Prototype (click on picture for larger expanded view)

Functional Prototype or Working Prototype; (also called functioning prototype) will, to the greatest extent relay the practical attempt to simulate the final design, aesthetics, materials and functionality of the intended design. The functional prototype may be reduced in size (scaled down) in order to reduce costs. The construction of a fully working full-scale prototype is the ultimate test of concept stage and is usually the final check for design flaws and allows last-minute improvements to be made before short-run, large or mass production runs are ordered.

Proof-of-Principle Prototype; is a concept prototype used to test some aspect of the intended design without attempting to exactly simulate the visual appearance, choice of materials or intended manufacturing process. Such prototypes can be used to “prove” out a potential design approach such as range of motion, mechanics, sensors, architecture, etc. These types of models are often used to identify which design options will or will not work.

Form Study Prototype; is a type of prototype will allow designers to explore the basic size, look and feel of a product without simulating the actual function or exact visual appearance of the product. They can help assess ergonomic factors and provide insight into visual aspects of the product’s final form. Form Study Prototypes do not usually represent the intended color, finish, or texture. Due to the materials used, these models are intended for internal decision making and are generally not durable enough or suitable for use for consumer testing.

User Experience Prototype invites active human interaction and is primarily used to support user focused research. While intentionally not addressing possible aesthetic treatments, this type of model does more accurately represent the overall size, proportions, interfaces, and articulation of a promising product concept. This type of model allows early assessment of how a potential user interacts with various elements, motions, and actions of a concept which define the initial use scenario and overall user experience.

What is a Prototype
3D Printed Small Prototype (click on picture to enlarge)

Visual Prototype; will capture the intended design aesthetic and simulate the appearance and sometimes color and surface textures of the intended product but will not actually embody the function of the final product. These models may be suitable for use in market research, executive reviews and approval, packaging mock-ups and photo shoots for sales literature.

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Anthony

Prototype Help Phone 772-934-6014

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Colors Available for 3D Printing ABS – PLA Filament

3D Printer Color ABS Filament or raw plastic material for 3D Printing Prototyping and Manufacturing comes in many colors which is used in most 3D Printing Products.

ABS and PLA Colors Available for 3D Printing

UV Sensitive ABS Filament – 0.25lb Coil

ABS Brilliant Bronze – 1.75mm

ABS Filament Silver Color 1.75mm

smartABS (low warp) Black Filament 1.75mm

Polycarbonate/ABS Alloy 3D Filament

Polycarbonate/ABS Alloy 3D Filament

ABS Filament Glow in the Dark (Xtra Bright) 1.75mm

smartABS (low warp) White Filament 1.75mm

ABS Filament Safety Orange Color 1.75mm

ABS Filament Glow in the Dark Purple Color 1.75mm

ABS Filament Natural Color 1.75mm

ABS Filament Bubble-Gum Pink Color 1.75mm

ABS Filament Nuclear Green Color 1.75mm

ABS Filament Glow in the Dark Yellow Color 1.75mm

ABS Filament Banana Yellow Color 1.75mm

ABS Filament Cafe Latte Brown Color 1.75mm

ABS Filament Glow in the Dark MakerGeeks Blue 1.75mm

ABS Filament Hi-Gloss Black Color 1.75mm

ABS Filament Glow in the Dark GREEN Color 1.75mm

ABS Filament Gold Color 1.75mm

ABS Filament Navy Wool Color 1.75mm

ABS Filament Outdoors Green Color 1.75mm

ABS Filament MakerGeeks Blue Color 1.75mm

ABS Filament Blazing Red Color 1.75mm

ABS Filament Magenta Purple Color 1.75mm

ABS Filament Slate Grey Color 1.75mm

ABS Filament Brilliant White Color 1.75mm

The Basic Types of 3D Printing Plastics are Listed Below;

3d printing PLA colors
ABS – Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene

PLA – Polylactic Acid

PVA – Polyvinyl Alcohol

PC – Polycarbonate

SOFTPLA – Polylactic Acid

HDPE – High Density Poly-Ethylene

TGlass – TGlase

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FDA Approved Filament Colors

3D Printer Color “FDA Approved Filament” is specifically made of FDA approved polymers for direct food contact/containers or raw plastic material for 3D Printing Prototyping and Manufacturing. This includes cups and other liquid storage parts as well as utensils.

FDA Approved Filament Colors Available for 3D Printing

CLEAR T-glase PETT 3D Printer Filament – Clear, Strong & FDA Approved

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Clear T-glase / T-glass Filament FDA

RED T-glase PETT 3D Printer Filament – red

T-glase / T-glass Filament Red
Red T-glase / T-glass Filament

BLUE T-glase PETT 3D Printer Filament – blue

Blue T-glase / T-glass Filament
Blue T-glase / T-glass Filament

GREEN T-glase PETT 3D Printer Filament – green

Green T-glase / T-glass Filament FDA
Green T-glase / T-glass Filament FDA

BLACK T-glase PETT 3D Printer Filament – black

Black T-glase / T-glass Filament FDA
Black T-glase / T-glass Filament FDA

The Basic 3D Printing Plastics are Listed Below;

3d printing PLA colors
ABS – Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene

PLA – Polylactic Acid

PVA – Polyvinyl Alcohol

PC – Polycarbonate

SOFTPLA – Polylactic Acid

HDPE – High Density Poly-Ethylene

TGlass – TGlase

A message from the owner:

I’m here to assist inventors, companies and organizations with all their 3D Printing and Prototyping needs. I will find you expert 3D Printing FDA approved filament colors and Fast Track Prototyping Printing solutions.

Thanks for taking the time to view 3D printing FDA approved filament colors website.
I look forward to hearing from you,

Anthony
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Colors Available for 3D Printing PLA Filament

3D Printer Color PLA Filament or raw plastic material for 3D Printing Prototyping and Manufacturing comes in many colors which is used in most 3D Printing Products.

PLA Colors Available for 3D Printing

Thermochrome EcoPLA™ (Color Changing Filament) 1.75mm

PLA Filament Nuclear Green Color 1.75mm

PLA Filament Glow in the Dark Purple Color 1.75mm

PLA Filament Purple Color 1.75mm

PLA Filament Natural Color 1.75mm

PLA Filament Foxy Silver Color 1.75mm

PLA Filament Translucent Pink Panther Color 1.75mm

PLA Filament Safety Orange Color 1.75mm

PLA Filament Banana Yellow Color 1.75mm

PLA Filament Glow in the Dark MakerGeeks Blue 1.75mm

PLA Filament Cafe Latte Brown Color 1.75mm

PLA Filament Glow in the Dark GREEN Color 1.75mm

PLA Filament Glow in the Dark Yellow Color 1.75mm

Biodegradable PLA Filament Translucent Red Color 1.75mm

Biodegradable PLA Filament Translucent Purple Color 1.75mm

Biodegradable PLA Filament Translucent Yellow Green Color 1.75mm

Biodegradable PLA Filament Translucent Orange Color 1.75mm

PLA Filament Gold Color 1.75mm / 1kg Spool

PLA Filament Glossy Black Color 1.75mm

PLA Filament MakerGeeks.com Blue Color 1.75mm

PLA Filament Deep Dark Green Color 1.75mm

PLA Filament BIG Red Color 1.75mm

PLA Filament State Grey Color 1.75mm

Flex EcoPLA™ – Black 1.75mm

Flex EcoPLA™ – Natural 1.75mm

Black Ultra PLA Filament – 0.75kg

Vivid Red Ultra PLA Filament – 0.75kg

Emerald Green Ultra PLA Filament – 0.75kg

Grey Ghost Ultra PLA Filament – 0.75kg

Jade White Ultra PLA Filament – 0.75kg

Yellow Ultra PLA Filament – 0.75kg

Navy Blue Ultra PLA Filament – 0.75kg

Yellow Orange Ultra PLA Filament – 0.75kg

Princess Pink Ultra PLA Filament – 0.75kg

Diva Purple Ultra PLA Filament – 0.75kg

Fly Me Blue Ultra PLA Filament – 0.75kg

The Basic 3D Printing Plastics are Listed Below;

3d printing PLA colors
ABS – Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene

PLA – Polylactic Acid

PVA – Polyvinyl Alcohol

PC – Polycarbonate

SOFTPLA – Polylactic Acid

HDPE – High Density Poly-Ethylene

TGlass – TGlase

A message from the president and owner:

I’m here to assist inventors, companies and organizations with all their 3D Printing and Prototyping needs. I will find you expert 3D Printing Colors and Fast Track Prototyping Printing solutions.

Thanks for taking the time to view 3D printing colors website.
I look forward to hearing from you,

Anthony
772-934-6014