Rapid prototype castings are fully functioning parts with the same strength and metallurgical properties as traditionally investment cast parts. However, they carry the added advantage of substituting injected wax patterns with 3-D printed patterns, resulting in a quick and relatively low-cost alternative for those who only need a limited number of parts.
Investment casting using rapid prototypes is a reliable means to quickly produce metal castings while in the preliminary design phases of an investment casting project. This allows you to test out a sample design, which can help avoid expensive tooling changes. Oftentimes, rapid prototype castings are less costly and time-consuming than the process of machining prototypes out of bar stock or producing prototypes through weldments.The following is about Steel Aerospace Parts Rapid Prototype.