Prototype Projects https://www.prototypeprojects.com/ Rapid Prototyping & 3D Printing Company UK Thu, 30 Apr 2026 14:25:40 +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 Vacuum Casting for Prototypes: What It Is, How It Works, and When to Use It https://www.prototypeprojects.com/vacuum-casting-for-prototypes-what-it-is-how-it-works-and-when-to-use-it/ Thu, 30 Apr 2026 14:25:40 +0000 https://www.prototypeprojects.com/?p=1059968 Discover how vacuum casting works, its benefits for prototype and low-volume parts, material options, and how it compares to 3D printing and injection moulding. Expert guide from Prototype Projects.

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]]> Why inspection matters in aerospace prototyping – and what to ask your supplier https://www.prototypeprojects.com/why-inspection-matters-in-aerospace-prototyping/ Thu, 23 Apr 2026 10:55:54 +0000 https://www.prototypeprojects.com/?p=1059902 Dimensional inspection and inspection reports for aerospace and defence prototypes — why it matters, what to ask your supplier, and how we support quality assurance at the prototype stage.

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]]> Aluminium for aerospace prototypes: choosing between 6082 and 7075 https://www.prototypeprojects.com/aluminium-for-aerospace-prototypes-6082-vs-7075/ Wed, 22 Apr 2026 13:38:16 +0000 https://www.prototypeprojects.com/?p=1059892 Choosing between aluminium 6082 and 7075 for aerospace or defence prototyping? This guide covers strength, weight, machinability and cost — so you can specify the right grade for your application.

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]]> Micro 3D Printing: When Standard Resolution Simply Isn’t Enough https://www.prototypeprojects.com/micro-3d-printing-when-standard-resolution-simply-isnt-enough/ Mon, 20 Apr 2026 13:13:12 +0000 https://www.prototypeprojects.com/?p=1059957 Discover how micro 3D printing works, what feature sizes are achievable, which materials are available, and where it outperforms standard SLA and DLP. A practical guide from Prototype Projects.

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]]> Prototyping for aerospace and defence: choosing the right process for your parts https://www.prototypeprojects.com/prototyping-for-aerospace-and-defence-choosing-the-right-process/ Fri, 17 Apr 2026 12:07:05 +0000 https://www.prototypeprojects.com/?p=1059911 CNC machining, SLS, SLA or vacuum casting — which process is right for your aerospace or defence prototype? A practical guide for engineers working on structural, functional and evaluation parts.

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]]> SLA 3D Printing: A Practical Guide to Surface Finish, Materials and Applications https://www.prototypeprojects.com/sla-3d-printing-a-practical-guide-to-surface-finish-materials-and-applications/ Wed, 15 Apr 2026 13:36:14 +0000 https://www.prototypeprojects.com/?p=1059964 A practical guide to stereolithography (SLA) for engineers and designers. Learn how the process works, which materials to choose, and how post-processing unlocks the best surface finish.

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]]> 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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