Prototyping is often a standard part of Composiflex’s "Art to Part" support.  To shorten development time and cut costs, prototyping processes can be leveraged.  These processes include:

• Use "RenShape" material as a temporary one-sided tool
• Use current component as a one-sided tool
• Manufacture smaller components that are bonded/assembled together
• Use lower cost materials than those required in the final design
• Manufacture material samples or scale models of the final product

Tradeoffs might be required including:

• Short tool life
• Relaxation of certain specifications
• Modification of non-critical design features

Once prototypes are evaluated and designs are finalized, we move forward with pre-production/first article manufacturing as agreed with our customers.