Unique Use of Aluminum Mould for Rapid Prototyping in China
First Part China Limited which started with tooling manufacturing was set up by Dr. Yang in the year 2005. In about a year’s time, the company got into rapid CNC prototyping and has acquired excellence in the field since it shifted its focus to rapid precision engineering for complex prototyping jobs. In an effort to improve competency the company has combined rapid tooling, rapid prototyping and rapid precision engineering technologies in the rapid manufacturing services as a first of its kind in China. The Rapid Prototyping and Manufacturing technologies have emerged for the purpose of fast 3D product creation. This advanced technology brings about significant change in the present prototyping practices existing in the industry. The potential use of aluminum mould instead of a steel injection mold in certain scenarios is proven to be of advantage. For example, the initial tool cost is lower for aluminum mould than the alternative; aluminum mould’s suitability for low volume