The
Harshaw Research Group is vigilant to maintain its position
at the forefront of prototype development by utilizing state
of the art materials and equipment and updating this equipment
as necessary to keep up with the ever-changing state of high
technology.
Process Rapid Prototyping is used to demonstrate a product in an economical and timely fashion by creating an attractive model out of acrylic resin. Manual Casting Techniques have allowed The Harshaw Research Group to simulate plastic products on a small-scale basis of up to 20 parts per mold. A variety of materials are available including Rigid & Semi rigid polymers as well as elastomeric material options. Surface texturing is also available with manual casting. Rapid Tooling and Pilot Production runs are also available when needed and desired. The technology to provide such productions may require wooden tooling, aluminum tooling, and, in some cases, epoxy tooling for small production runs. A rapid tool typically provides a life span capable of producing 5,000 to 10,000 parts. This process is perfect for an initial market introduction and can be achieved for a very reasonable investment. Metal Fabrication is available from The Harshaw Research Group including a variety of processes and material options for creating the highest quality prototypes. Options for use with fabricated parts include, but are not limited to, powder coating, dip coating, and chrome metallization. |
