Rapid Prototyping Services
Our Rapid Prototyping Services
Rapid prototyping services at competitive prices Obtain impeccably high-precision parts through a variety of state-of-the-art manufacturing processes, includingCNC machining,3D printing,vacuum casting, andsheet metal fabrication, and short lead times.
●10+ Years of Sheet Metal Fabrication
●ISO 9001 & ISO13485 Certified Factory
●Advanced Equipment & Cost-Effective Price
●Impeccable Finish treatment & Abundant materials
●Various Rapid Prototyping Services
Our Robust Rapid Prototyping Capabilities
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Our Robust Rapid Prototyping Process
NOBLE has 12 years of rapid prototyping experience and is proficient in various rapid prototyping processes. It can ensure your rapid prototyping manufacturing, assist you in optimizing the design of prototypes, choose the appropriate process to reduce costs, and achieve rapid mass production. We let you test a variety of materials and finishes so you can make an informed decision on how to move forward with your project. NOBLE has a range of rapid prototyping processes for you to choose from.
Rapid CNC Machining
Our advanced 3 axis, 4 axis and 5 axis CNC machining help cut your product parts with great precision, ensuring your rapid prototyping runs smoothly while producing as many parts as possible.
Rapid Injection Molding
Our rapid injection molding process results in an identical set of durable parts for testing and multiple backups. This process has a longer lead time, but it is usually worth it, especially for a product with strict material and mechanical requirements
Rapid Sheet Metal Fabrication
NOBLE offers a wide variety of metals and alloys for your metal fabrication prototypes, including stainless steel, copper, and aluminum. We can also make two or more metal prototype designs at the same time.
Rapid 3D Printing
This is the most common method used for rapid prototyping. This process requires no tooling, making it cost-effective and has a fast lead time. At RapidDirect, we employ different 3D printing methods, including fused deposition model (FDM), selective laser sintering (SLS) and stereolithography (SLA), to ensure your prototype has high precision coupled with the best finish.
Rapid Vacuum Casting
NOBLE offers rapid vacuum casting for the manufacture of low-cost plastic parts. This fast prototyping method is similar to injection molding. However, the tools used for this fabrication are not very durable, making them ideal for small batches.
Die Casting Services
NOBLE has a strict die-casting process to ensure that we meet all your personalized requirements. Our highly skilled engineering team and state-of-the-art equipment consistently die-cast to manufacture durable prototypes and parts.[Get Quote]
Our Rapid Prototyping Capabilities
Rapid CNC Machining
For rapid prototyping of plastic and metal parts, CNC machining is the ideal product choice because we can create a prototype with all the precise detail you need and do it in short lead times.
| Type | Tolerance |
| Linear dimension | ±0.025mm-±0.001inch |
| Hole Diameters | ±0.025mm-±0.001inch |
| Shaft Diameters | ±0.025mm-±0.001inch |
| Part size limit | 950 * 550 * 480 mm(37.0 * 21.5 * 18.5 inch) |
Plastic Injection Molding
Our proven injection molding process is fit for the task when it comes to creating low-volume molds and plastic parts. Along with injection molding, we also apply secondary processing and other techniques to produce impressive products for your brand.
| Standard capabilities | Description |
| Mold cavity tolerances | ±0.05 mm |
| Standard lead time | 15 business days or less |
| Part to part repeatability | ±0.1 mm |
| Production grade | 1-100,000 cycles |
Rapid Sheet Metal Fabrication
NOBLE utilizes simplified sheet metal processing to produce metal parts. Our advanced sheet metal forming equipment and a 12-year-experienced team ensures short delivery times and strict quality standards.
| Dimension Detail | Description |
Edge to edge, single surface /Edge to hole, single surface /Hole to hole, single surface | ±0.05 inch |
| Bend to edge / hole, single surface | ± 0.010 inch |
Edge to feature, multiple surface /Over formed part, multiple surface | ± 0.030 inch |
| Production grade | 1-100,000 cycles |
Rapid 3D Printing
NOBLE has the latest 3D printing technology to meet your fast 3D printing needs, such as SLA, SLS, FDM, etc. With our rapid prototyping capabilities and supply chain, you can be guaranteed custom parts within days.
| Standard capabilities | Description |
| Min. wall thickness | 1.0 mm |
| Layer height | 50 – 300 μm |
| Max. build size | 250 * 250 * 250 mm (SLA), 420 * 500 * 420 mm (SLS), 500 * 500 * 500 mm (FDM) |
| Tolerance | ± 0.5% with a lower limit of ± 0.5 mm (± 0.020″) |
Rapid Vacuum Casting
If you're looking for a fast and reliable source of resilient plastic parts, NOBLE has you covered. Our vacuum casting process delivers consistent quality, finely detailed, and impressive plastic par.
| Standard capabilities | Description |
| Maximum build size | ±0.025 mm-±0.001 inch |
| Standard lead time | Up to 20 parts in 15 days or less |
| Dimensional accuracy | ±0.05 mm |
| Layer thickness | 1.5mm - 2.5mm |
Rapid Die Casting
Die casting is a process of manufacturing parts by pouring or forcing molten metal into steel modes to create various kinds of parts.
| Standard capabilities | Description |
| Maximum build size | 300 mm × 650 mm |
| Standard lead time | Up to 20 parts in 15 days or less |
| Dimensional accuracy | ±0.05 mm |
| Layer thickness | 1.5mm - 2.5mm |
From Rapid Prototyping to Production
In the prototyping and production industry since 2012, we have helped start-ups and established brands create prototypes and products that are competitive in the global market. This is a testament to the quality and precision of our machines and the team of experienced professionals working tirelessly to ensure your quality products arrive on time.
At NOBLE, we provide top-notch service covering all aspects of manufacturing, from prototyping to production. Consider your ideal prototyping material with our rapid prototyping services includinginjection molding,rapid 3D printing services,CNC rapid machining services, plastic extrusion, and sheet fabrication. Our rapid prototyping and production services significantly reduce your production costs while reducing time to market. So, please work with us today for all your needs from prototyping to production.
What Is Rapid Prototyping?
Rapid prototyping is a technique specialized in the manufacture of high-quality physical models of design concepts in 3D. As an important basis for production or engineering testing, prototypes are useful during design development and improvement. Prototyping is fast and economical for individual companies and research institutions as they never need to invest in complex tooling equipment.
Rapid prototyping is a technique specialized in the manufacture of high-quality physical models of design concepts in 3D. As an important basis for production or engineering testing, prototypes are useful during design development and improvement. Prototyping is fast and economical for individual companies and research institutions as they never need to invest in complex tooling equipment.
Our Rapid Prototyping Services
NOBLE has obtained remarkable achievements worldwide with our rapid prototyping services. Our engineering team with extensive knowledge and experience has utilized the latest prototyping technologies. With our prototyping centers, we are ideal for providing a comprehensive service to satisfy global customers' requirements, timescales, and special needs. NOBLE can take your concepts or designs to reality production in just days with our proven prototyping technologies and processes.
Advantages of Rapid Prototyping
Rapid prototyping is a product development method that allows the production and iteration of product parts for evaluation and testing. Rapid prototyping services can confer abundant benefits for you and your business. Its outstanding advantages are as follows:
Create multiple options
Being able to produce various prototypes with different colors, surface textures, and finishing processes.
Save cost & time
The small-volume prototyping run helps to minimize the costly design flaws. And it can be time-saving by eliminating the need for setup and tooling.
Refine the product with iterative rapid prototype
Improved evaluation and functional testing of the product will be achieved by reiterating designs. Your product can be optimized before taking it to the market.
Transform a concept into a physical model
Your designs or ideas will be visualized by design for manufacturability (DFM) in a fast and cost-effective manner so that you can easily grasp the design of a product and business opportunities in the physical world.
Why Choose Us for Rapid Prototyping Services
With 12 years of rapid prototyping service and an experienced team, NOBLE can ensure fast delivery time and the quality of your parts. Please see the eight advantages of choosing NOBLE immediate prototyping services:
Economical Price
Our efficient rapid prototyping system has enabled us to match our customers’ budgets or any offer with cost-effective solutions.
Perfect Supply Chain
NOBLE has excellent suppliers who can help us receive the materials needed for continuous production, and at the same time strictly control the cost of each product within an affordable range, effectively reducing your project cost.
Strong Manufacturing Capabilities
NOBLE has advanced rapid prototyping manufacturing equipment and professional machinists, allowing our fast prototyping services to exceed competitors in the same industry far and meet your immediate prototyping needs.
Wide range of materials
NOBLE has several excellent cooperative suppliers and a variety of rapid prototyping materials, which is your best choice for rapid prototyping.
Superior technology And equipment
Our advanced rapid prototyping equipment and experienced team enable us to outperform our competitors in the industry. NOBLE is always innovating and developing advanced methods to improve every aspect of our operations.
Consistent High Quality
We use high-quality input materials and maintain a high level of process stability to ensure reproducibility. We strive for continuous improvement to improve our manufacturing of goods, processes, and delivery capability.
Fast Lead Time
We have state-of-the-art rapid prototyping manufacturing equipment and an experienced team to help us meet and exceed your delivery time and quantity expectations to ensure we deliver on time.
24/7 Engineering Support
Our 12-year-experienced expert team is always ready to provide professional opinions and suggestions on your orders, improvements, and preferences.
Types of Rapid Prototype
The rapid prototyping process is far-reaching, encompassing several materials, technologies, and industries. There are four different types of rapid prototypes.
| Concept Model |  | This is one of the simplest types of prototypes. Also called a proof-of-concept prototype, engineers use the concept model to convey the basic idea of the design. Before use, this type of prototype undergoes multiple changes. |
| Display Prototype |  | Engineers develop this type of prototype to make it look similar to the final product. Most times, functionality is not a factor considered under the display prototype as the focus is mainly on appearance. |
| Functional Prototype |  | This prototype focuses on functionality and aims to enable engineers and designers to test the product to make modifications if any, for optimal functionality. The prototype developed here should behave the same way as the final product. |
| Pre-production prototype |  | This is the last type of prototype developed before production. There are two major purposes of this type of prototype. First, to validate the process chosen by the manufacturer for mass production, and second, to ensure the manufactured part functions optimally. |
See What Our Customers Say About Us
Every quarter, we order about 20 plastic cases for our equipment from NOBLE. The enclosure was initially cast in urethane, but Kevin told me about the idea of using aluminum molds, which got me a few hundred molds. We decided to turn to this process. The T1 samples weren't good enough as we had some shrinkage marks, but when we received the T2 samples, that was sorted out quickly.
While we had to invest more in molds, we are now saving 70% over casting with polyurethane, and we can use UV-resistant ABS to keep the color stable. In general, I am delighted with this solution, NOBLE's suggestion is very good, and the optimized design scheme saves a lot of costs.
Mark Alford ---- Chief Engineer
From the instant and accurate quotation to the production process to the timely delivery of parts, NOBLE responded to our demands with complete professionalism.They handled every aspect of this CNC machining project quickly and cost-effectively.We will surely work with them again in the future.
Hari Mackenzie ---- Engineer
We asked NOBLE to fabricate parts for a critical supplier demo, and you came through with a short lead time.Your work is always high quality, and we are grateful for your precision in machining components.The help in checking our designs and material selection has also saved our company from making expensive errors.We look forward to doing future projects with you guys.
Devin W --- Vice President
I worked with another Chinese machine shop for eight years, and while the relationship was initially great, I eventually became disappointed by quality issues, late delivery, and a complete lack of communication. So I decided to give NOBLE a chance with a small order. Not only did they deliver on schedule, but they also did it with 100% accuracy and attention to detail. It was the same with my next order. They have exceeded all my expectations: they are a pleasure to work with; they respond to my inquiries by the next day (often within hours) and do whatever it takes to meet my requirements. This is what working with a machine shop should be like.
Nabil Karim---Engineer
NOBEL provides a refreshing perspective on product design. They have a knack for smart and efficient design solutions. From ordering to tooling and prototyping, this company has the right manufacturing background which saves us a lot of cost and time. We noticed an immediate time and cost difference when we started designing with NOBEL
Mitchell Truong -----Tooling Design Engineer
NOBLE quickly reduces turnaround time for reliable prototypes by quickly generating quotes and competitive pricing. Their material selection and finish options are extensive,so we are able to choose the best. We are happy to recommend NOBLE to anyone needing product development support.
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Rapid Prototyping Services for Various Industries
Because the milling can achieve a high precision without changing the material structure with good manufacturing speed, it is becoming growing common as the range of machines, control systems and tools for CNC milling continues to expand. Our CNC milled parts can be found in all areas of the industry, including:
Oil & Gas
Experts at NOBLE master the comprehensive knowledge of CNC machining for the oil field and gas industry paired with the assurance of high precision offered by top-notch CNC machines.
Tool & Die
NOBLE may be your best choice whether you need precision lathe work or multi-axis CNC milling for high-quality tools and dies toaccurately function in the machinery.
Automotive
Our low-volume manufacturing services is the ideal manufacturing solution for on demand automotive parts.
Aerospace
The durability and precision that our precision manufacturing services provide meets the sophisticated needs the different phases of the aerospace industry required.
Medical Devices
Medical supplies manufacturers, tech startups, and research labs benefit significantly from the prototyping solutions we provide.
Robotics
Our industrial-grade robotics prototyping and parts manufacturing services aid in the continuous evolution of the robotics market.
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Rapid Prototyping FAQs
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When Do I Need Rapid Prototypes？
AThere are several situations that call for rapid prototyping. The first is that product development costs have become prohibitively high. Rapid prototyping costs less than traditional prototyping, reducing product development costs. Rapid prototyping is also required when you need to identify and evaluate product hazards and test functionality.
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What's the Fast Lead Time for Rapid Prototyping?
AAt NOBLE, the fast lead time for rapid prototyping is 5 working days. This is especially true when you use a reputed brand that offers rapid prototyping online services for your needs.
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Is Rapid Prototyping Different From 3D printing?
ARapid prototyping and 3D printing are completely different from each other. 3D printing is a technology that uses additive manufacturing to develop products. On the other hand, rapid prototyping is an umbrella term for a group of techniques used for the manufacturing of product parts from a 3D CAD model.
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What Is Rapid Prototyping?
ARapid prototyping is a specialized manufacturing technique for high-quality physical models with 3D design concepts. Prototypes are very useful in design development and improvement process as a significant basis for production or engineering testing. Prototyping is quick and economic for both personal companies and research institutions in that they never need to invest in hard tooling equipment.
Speed and affordability are the key essences for rapid prototyping. As its name shows, it emphasizes a fast turnaround. So it's expected to produce a physical part in a short time to validate the design, then capture business chances.