Prototype Projects https://www.prototypeprojects.com/ Rapid Prototyping & 3D Printing Company UK Tue, 31 Mar 2026 11:02:29 +0000 en-GB hourly 1 https://www.prototypeprojects.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/cropped-PP-Favicon-512x512-1-150x150.png Prototype Projects https://www.prototypeprojects.com/ 32 32 What CNC Machining Can’t Do: A Designer’s Guide to the Real Constraints https://www.prototypeprojects.com/what-cnc-machining-cant-do-a-designers-guide-to-the-real-constraints/ Tue, 31 Mar 2026 11:02:29 +0000 https://www.prototypeprojects.com/?p=1059288 Internal corners, deep pockets, undercuts and more. A plain-English guide to the design limitations of CNC machining and how to work around them.

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]]> CNC Machining for Prototypes: Speed, Accuracy and Material Choice https://www.prototypeprojects.com/cnc-machining-prototypes-speed-accuracy-and-material-choice/ Wed, 25 Mar 2026 10:46:21 +0000 https://www.prototypeprojects.com/?p=1059283 A practical guide to CNC prototyping for engineers. Discover the advantages over 3D printing, how a 3-day service accelerates development, materials options, and why inspection matters.

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]]> PSLA vs SLA vs DLP | Resin 3D Printing Comparison https://www.prototypeprojects.com/psla-vs-sla-vs-dlp-understanding-the-differences-in-resin-3d-printing/ Wed, 18 Mar 2026 14:16:09 +0000 https://www.prototypeprojects.com/?p=1058794 What is the difference between PSLA, SLA and DLP 3D printing? Learn how these resin printing technologies compare for prototyping and production.

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]]> New Larger CNC Billet Expands 3-Day and Production Capacity https://www.prototypeprojects.com/new-larger-cnc-billet-expands-3-day-and-production-capacity/ Tue, 10 Mar 2026 10:30:52 +0000 https://www.prototypeprojects.com/?p=1058415 Prototype Projects introduces a new 200 x 100 x 90 mm CNC billet in aluminium and acetal, available for 3-Day and Production machining on robot-supported 5-axis VMCs.

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]]> Stainless Steel 304 vs 316 for CNC Machining: When Does the Upgrade Make Sense? https://www.prototypeprojects.com/stainless-steel-304-vs-316-for-cnc-machining-when-does-the-upgrade-make-sense/ Thu, 05 Mar 2026 14:30:59 +0000 https://www.prototypeprojects.com/?p=1058411 Compare stainless steel 304 and 316 for CNC machining. Understand corrosion resistance, machinability, cost and when upgrading to 316 makes sense.

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]]> Aluminium 6082 vs 7075 for CNC Machining https://www.prototypeprojects.com/aluminium-6082-vs-7075-for-cnc-machining/ Tue, 03 Mar 2026 14:00:55 +0000 https://www.prototypeprojects.com/?p=1058400 Compare Aluminium 6082 and 7075 for CNC machining. Understand strength, corrosion resistance, machinability and cost differences to select the right alloy for your application.

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]]> Large-Format SLA 3D Printing: Design Considerations https://www.prototypeprojects.com/large-format-sla-3d-printing-design-considerations/ Tue, 24 Feb 2026 16:12:49 +0000 https://www.prototypeprojects.com/?p=1057916 Explore the design considerations for large-format SLA 3D printing, including wall thickness, orientation, internal features, and optical clarity.

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]]> Understanding CNC Machining Tolerances https://www.prototypeprojects.com/understanding-cnc-machining-tolerances/ Wed, 21 Jan 2026 14:55:39 +0000 https://www.prototypeprojects.com/?p=1057911 Learn what ±0.1 mm really means in CNC machining, how tolerances affect cost and manufacturability, and when tighter dimensions are necessary. Practical guidance for engineers and designers.

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]]> 45 Years of Innovation at Prototype Projects https://www.prototypeprojects.com/45-years-of-innovation-at-prototype-projects/ Thu, 18 Dec 2025 14:45:30 +0000 https://www.prototypeprojects.com/?p=1056479 Celebrating 45 years of Prototype Projects, marking key milestones including Matrix, new SLA investment and the return of injection moulding.

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]]> How to add threads to SLS 3D printed parts https://www.prototypeprojects.com/how-to-add-threads-to-sls-3d-printed-parts/ Tue, 09 Sep 2025 10:43:22 +0000 https://www.prototypeprojects.com/?p=1052649 Adding threads to SLS 3D printed parts is key when moving from prototypes to production. Explore tapping, inserts, and printed threads to ensure strength, durability, and reliable assembly.

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