Rapid Prototyping • Tooling in Hours
Rapid Tooling
Rapid tooling, gauges, masks and functional prototypes for production teams
This page is for teams that need to shorten setup, pilot runs and support tooling without waiting weeks for conventional tooling, not only for simple prototype printing.
Rapid Tooling Platform
FlashForge Creator 3 IDEX
- IDEX: Independent Dual Extruder System
- Build volume: 300×250×300mm
- Layer resolution: 0.1-0.3mm
- Accuracy: ±0.2mm
- Print speed: 40-100mm/s
- Heated bed: 100°C max
IDEX Benefits
- Mirror Mode printing
- Dual color/material
- Soluble supports
- Higher production efficiency
- 50% print time reduction
Available Materials
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ABS
- Impact resistant
- Good surface finish
- Easy post-processing
- For functional prototypes
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ASA
- UV resistant
- For outdoor use
- Similar to ABS
- Better weatherability
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Nylon
- High mechanical strength
- Flexible and durable
- Low friction
- For gears and moving parts
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Polycarbonate
- Very high strength
- Heat resistant (145°C)
- Transparent optional
- For extreme applications
Where Rapid Tooling Helps Most
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CNC Fixtures
- Positioning jigs
- Clamping fixtures
- Guides and masks
- 70% setup time reduction
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Gauges & Tools
- Inspection gauges
- Painting masks
- Assembly tools
- Custom per part
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Functional Prototypes
- Design validation
- Assembly testing
- Customer pre-series
- Rapid iterations
Measured Impact
-70%
CNC Setup Time
Tooling in hours vs weeks
-60%
Development Costs
No expensive tooling
2-3
Weeks Samples
CAD → physical sample
100%
Flexibility
Quick design changes
Typical Rapid Tooling Workflow
1
CAD
Send STEP/STL file
2
Analysis
Feasibility check
3
Production in 24-48h
4
Delivery
Sample ready 2-3 weeks
Continue With the Right Page
If the need goes beyond rapid tooling itself, these pages take the project to the next operational step.
Integrated Capabilities
For moving from prototype to industrial process
Quality & Certifications
For inspection, documentation and release planning
Automotive Machining Supplier
For pre-series work that will scale into IATF-oriented programs
Request Technical Quote
For CAD review, priorities and timing in the RFQ stage
Request Rapid Tooling
Upload your CAD file and specify whether you need fixtures, gauges, functional prototypes or pilot-production support.