“Barron Industries is a single source for casting and machining intricate rapid prototype parts within a three-week window. There is no one else we would trust with our most important work.”
– Satisfied Client

Rapid Prototyping
Rapid prototyping takes virtual designs from computer aided design (CAD) or animated modeling software and transforms them into patterns used for metal casting. Because a computer program transforms the math data directly into a prototype part, no tooling is involved.

The word “rapid” is relative. Contemporary methods of model construction can take several weeks, depending on the methods used and the complexity of the part. The rapid prototyping system typically produces models within a few hours/days, thus allowing customers to check and test parts and make the necessary changes before incurring any tooling costs for final production.

Interested in determining how our rapid prototyping process can save you time and money? Please contact us by clicking on the link below. jbarron@barron-industries.com

Industry Pioneer
Barron Industries was one of the first rapid prototyping companies to add rapid prototyping services in the early 1990s when the technology was first available. We continue to invest in rapid technology and software to support this important capability.

Recent Projects

Automotive/Defense - Active Hydraulic Suspension

Defense - Gear Drive Housing

Defense - Electrical Housing

Frequently Asked Questions
What is a typical lead-time for rapid prototypes?
Prototypes can be made in as little as a week utilizing the rapid prototype process. Samples that come from simple tooling can take anywhere from 4-6 weeks. Samples from more complicated tooling can take between 8-12 weeks, depending on the complexity of the component and the finishing requirements.

What is the lead-time for production parts?
There are a great number of variables which affect a production schedule. Typically, once a part is production-tool approved, our lead-time is 4-8 weeks. Barron Industries provides “just-in-time delivery” according to the customer’s manufacturing schedules, thus reducing throughput time to only ten days.

When does it make sense to utilize Rapid Prototyping versus traditional prototype tool building?
Rapid prototyping is best utilized when you only need a few parts and anticipate future design changes.

What are the cost drivers for rapid prototypes?
The size and weight of the part, technical complexity of the part, and/or the time compression set forth by the client are all major factors in pricing a job.

What information do you need to create a rapid prototype?
At a minimum, we need solid model math data in native Pro-E or UG format. We also accept .stp, .stl, or .igs files. If machining is required, we may also need specific or additional data.

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