Rapid Prototyping With OSM

OSM provides rapid prototyping services using a variety of prototyping methods to meet every need.

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What is rapid prototyping?

Rapid prototyping enables the quick and cost-effective transformation of initial design concepts into physical models, bringing ideas to life. This approach is particularly effective when utilizing technologies such as 3D printing and CNC machining, among others, as it allows for the delivery of prototypes in the shortest possible time.

Selecting a prototyping method is essential for accelerating the design process while minimizing the financial and operational risks associated with new product development. This approach facilitates thorough testing and design refinement, ensuring that each iteration improves upon the last. Such a process is crucial for making informed decisions early in the development cycle, thereby reducing the risk of costly modifications later on.

Core Values

Speed

Shorten Product Development Time.

Precision

Meet Tolerance And Quality Requirements.

Flexibility

Multiple Prototyping Technologies For Every Need.

Cost Optimization

Reduce Costs Before Mass Production.

Our Rapid Prototyping Services

CNC machining, including both CNC milling and CNC turning, is an excellent choice for rapid prototyping when parts need to be assessed in their final material form. This method allows for prototypes to be made from fully dense stock, providing accurate and durable models. OSM specializes in machining a broad spectrum of metals and plastics, ensuring versatility for your project requirements. Our rapid CNC prototyping services deliver high-quality machined prototype quickly, often in 1 day. This speed, coupled with our cost-effective pricing, allows engineers to order multiple prototypes at once, facilitating quick and thorough product evaluations.

Choosing OSM for your CNC prototyping needs means benefiting from our expertise and commitment to precision. We provide various expedite options, ensuring that urgent projects are completed on time. Our market-based pricing model ensures affordability without compromising quality. With OS<, you receive detailed and accurate prototypes that support rapid product development, from initial design to final production.

Maximum Part Size:

CNC Milling: 600×400×400 mm

CNC Turning: 200×500 mm

Standard Lead time: 3 day

Tolerance: 0.001 inches

Injection molding is a top choice for prototyping when you need highly durable and consistent parts for extensive testing. This method is perfect for high-fidelity product evaluations and for creating temporary bridge tooling during product launches. Rapid injection molding typically has a lead time of 3-4 weeks for initial parts, but with OSM’s expedited services, you can receive parts in as little as five days.

Opting for injection molding over 3D printing or CNC machining is beneficial when your project demands strict material properties or specific mechanical requirements that other methods can’t achieve. OSM excels in this area, offering high repeatability and near-final shapes with each prototype. Our expertise ensures that you receive reliable and precise prototypes, aiding in effective product development and testing.

Maximum Part Size: 200×200×200 mm

Standard Lead time: 3-4 weeks

Mold Cavity Tolerance: +/- 0.05 mm

Sheet metal fabrication is perfect for producing flat parts that need to be tested in their final metal form quickly. This method enables prototypes to be made within a week or less, offering a fast and efficient solution. It is also cost-effective, allowing the creation of multiple prototype designs simultaneously. While Aluminum 5052 is a common choice, we also offer a variety of other alloys, including steels, copper, and stainless steel.

Choosing OSM for your sheet metal prototyping ensures you benefit from our extensive experience and streamlined processes. We provide a wide range of materials and guarantee high-quality rapid metal prototyping services that meet your project requirements accurately and promptly. With OSM, you can expect reliable, precise, and swift delivery of your sheet metal prototypes, keeping your design process on schedule and within budget.

Cutting Feature: ± .00787” (0.2mm)

Bend Angle: ± 1.0°

Bend to edge: +/-0.010″(0.254mm)

Bend to hole: +/- 0.2 mm

Standard Lead time: 1-2 business days

General Tolerances: Metals : ISO 2768-c

3D printing stands out as the leading method for rapid prototyping due to its speed and cost-effectiveness. This technique enables the quick and economical creation of prototypes, often ready for dispatch within a day at minimal cost. The primary 3D printing methods for rapid prototyping include Selective Laser Sintering (SLS), Stereolithography (SLA), and Fused Deposition Modeling (FDM).

SLS is highly versatile, offering a balance of speed, mechanical functionality, detailed resolution, and affordability. SLA provides the finest surface finish and exceptional accuracy, making it perfect for creating clear parts with precise tolerances. FDM is ideal for producing larger parts from a variety of engineered thermoplastics such as ABS, PC, and ULTEM, capable of fabricating items up to 36” in size in a single piece.

Choosing OSM for your 3D printing needs ensures you benefit from our expertise and advanced capabilities. We manufacture high-quality 3D printed parts that meet your specific project requirements. With OSM, you receive reliable, precise, and fast prototyping solutions that help accelerate your product development process.

Max. Build Size: 200x200x200mm

Standard Lead time: 4-6 days

Dimension Tolerance: ±0.2mm (For >100mm, apply 0.15%)

Vacuum casting is a preferred prototyping technique for producing high-quality, detailed replicas quickly and cost-effectively. This method is especially advantageous when you need small to medium quantities of functional plastic parts with the quality of injection-molded products. It allows for the precise replication of details and textures, making it perfectly suited for test marketing, functional testing, and proof-of-concept demonstrations.

Choosing OSM for vacuum casting means leveraging a streamlined process that ensures fast delivery and high fidelity in every prototype. Our rapid vacuum casting service offers a versatile range of materials and finishing options, accommodating diverse prototyping needs. This flexibility, coupled with our dedication to quality and speed, positionsOSM as a leader in delivering prototypes that meet exacting standards. With our expertise, you can accelerate your product development timeline while maintaining rigorous quality control.

Maximum Part Size: +/- 0.025 m

Standard Lead time: Up to 20 parts in 25 days or less

Tolerance: ±0.05 mm

How To Choose The Right Method

  Advantages Disadvantages
Rapid CNC machining High precision and suitable for a wide range of materials. Ideal for functional parts, engineering prototypes, and high-strength components. Compared with some additive manufacturing processes, costs can be higher, and machining may take longer for parts with complex geometries.
Rapid injection molding Excellent for high-volume production. Provides finished functional parts with high precision and consistent repeatability. High initial tooling costs make it less economical for small production runs.
Rapid sheet metal prototyping Suitable for durable prototypes and allows for quick design modifications. Suitable for both prototypes and mass production. Limited forming capabilities and not suitable for highly complex designs or parts with many 3D surfaces.
Rapid 3D printing Fast, cost-effective, and capable of producing complex geometries that can be difficult to achieve with traditional methods. Material properties may not be equivalent to those of mass-produced parts, and surface quality depends on the printing technology.
Rapid vacuum casting Suitable for producing small quantities of highly detailed replicas with fast turnaround and reasonable costs. Typically used for prototypes or small-batch production and is not suitable for high-volume production due to the limited lifespan of silicone molds.

Why Choose Us

High-Quality Parts

OSM ensures top-quality prototypes by using advanced materials and precision engineering, complying with strict industry standards.

Fast Delivery Time

Our efficient process enables fast prototype delivery, significantly reducing development time and accelerating time to market.

Technical Support

OSM provides comprehensive technical support to optimize designs and address engineering challenges, improving the prototype development process.

From Prototyping To Mass Production

Rapid Prototypes

Rapid prototypes are created quickly to enable immediate testing, feedback, and iteration, helping accelerate the development process.

Design & Engineering Validation

Our prototyping services help validate design and engineering specifications to ensure functionality and performance before mass production.

High-Volume Production

The transition from prototype approval to mass production is optimized to maintain quality and meet production schedules efficiently.

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