Rapid prototype casting is the ideal solution for developing production-ready parts for new programs and creating proof-of-concept components. By combining precision investment casting with the latest additive manufacturing technologies, this rapid prototyping method is significantly more cost-effective than 3D metal printing while delivering parts just as quickly.
At Barron Industries, we use CAD data to 3D print patterns for investment casting, allowing us to produce prototype metal castings in the same timeframe—but at a fraction of the cost—compared to 3D printing and finishing a metal part. Additionally, rapid casting with additive manufacturing techniques is far more efficient and economical than machining prototypes from bar stock or fabricating them as complex weldments.
Unlike 3D-printed metal parts, which currently lack standardized material certifications, investment castings can be produced to meet aerospace and defense standards for mechanical properties, ensuring reliability and performance.
With our streamlined process, we can convert your CAD data into a prototype pattern within hours for quick design validation. Need a functional metal part? In just a few days, we can cast and deliver your design for immediate fit, form, and function evaluation.
Contact us today to accelerate your product development with high-precision, production-quality prototype castings!
Convert the math data or three-dimensional model (3D) into a solid model casting file and run solidification modeling.
Build and cure the rapid prototype pattern, via a 3D printer (Projet) or Stereolithography (SLA) technology.
Inspect the rapid prototype pattern to ensure it meets both surface finish and dimensional specifications.
Manufacture and deliver the functional investment casting rapid prototype for validation.
Speak to one of our experts today to learn more about our custom casting solutions.
