Shenzhen Alu Rapid Prototype Precision Co., Ltd.

Subtractive Manufacturing

Description: Removes material from a solid block to create parts.

Examples:

CNC Machining: Computer-controlled tools (e.g., lathes, mills) cut metals, plastics, or composites with high precision (±0.01 mm). Used for aerospace, automotive, and medical components.

Laser Cutting: Uses lasers to cut precise shapes from metal or plastic sheets.

Waterjet Cutting: Employs high-pressure water mixed with abrasives to cut materials without heat distortion.

Applications: Precision parts, prototypes, and low-volume production.

Additive Manufacturing

Description: Builds parts layer by layer from digital models, minimizing material waste.

3D Printing: Technologies like stereolithography (SLA), fused deposition modeling (FDM), and selective laser sintering (SLS) create complex geometries in plastics, metals, or resins.

Applications: Rapid prototyping, custom designs, and small-batch production (e.g., medical implants, aerospace parts).

Formative Manufacturing

Description: Shapes materials through molding or deformation without removing or adding material.

Injection Molding: Melts plastic or metal and injects it into molds for high-volume production of consistent parts.

Vacuum Casting: Uses silicone molds to cast polyurethane resins, ideal for small-batch prototypes with high-quality finishes.

Forging and Stamping: Shapes metal by applying force, used for durable components like automotive parts.

Applications: Mass production, prototyping, and consumer goods.

Sheet Metal Fabrication

Description: Cuts, bends, or welds thin metal sheets to form parts like enclosures or brackets.

Bending and Forming: Uses press brakes to shape metal.

Welding: Joins metal pieces for structural integrity.

Applications: Electronics housings, automotive panels, and industrial equipment.

Advanced Automation and Robotics

Description: Uses automated systems and robots to perform repetitive or complex tasks.

Industrial Robots: Automate assembly, welding, or material handling (e.g., Unimate robots from the 1960s).

Collaborative Robots (Cobots): Work alongside humans for flexible production.

Applications: Automotive assembly, electronics manufacturing, and high-volume production.

Digital and Smart Manufacturing (Industry 4.0)

Description: Integrates digital technologies like AI, IoT, and data analytics for optimized production.

Computer-Aided Design (CAD): Creates precise 2D/3D models for design and simulation.

Computer-Aided Manufacturing (CAM): Translates CAD designs into machine instructions for CNC or 3D printing.

AI-Powered Platforms: Optimize design, quoting, and production (e.g., Shenzhen Alu Rapid’s online quotation system).

Digital Twins: Virtual models to simulate and monitor production processes.

IoT: Connects machines for real-time data and predictive maintenance.

Applications: Smart factories, real-time monitoring, and customized production.

Surface Finishing and Post-Processing

Description: Enhances part aesthetics, durability, or functionality after primary manufacturing.

Anodizing: Adds corrosion-resistant coatings to metals.

Powder Coating: Applies durable, protective finishes.

Polishing and Sandblasting: Improves surface quality for prototypes or final parts.

Applications: Aesthetic components, medical devices, and consumer products.