Functional Models

Verify the performance of your design

Functional models are designed to simulate the properties of the final product in as many ways as possible. This can include electrical properties such as EMI resistance as well as physical properties such as weight, heat deflection and strength. Functional models are used to verify the performance of the design in various operating environments. They enable engineers to evaluate designs early in the development process, while it is still cost-effective to incorporate changes.

Solid Concepts produces Functional models using PolyJet, Stereolithography (SLA) , SLS, CNC, and Cast Urethane technologies, depending on the specific requirements. Functional models can be produced in as little as 1 or 2 working days.

This Functional model of a electronic housing included complete EMI shielding

• SolidView
  SolidView® software allows you to view, rotate, measure and communicate design intent with non-CAD users—starting with our free 3D CAD viewer—SolidView/Lite.
• SLA & PolyJet
  SLA® & PolyJet™ provide accurate concept models and master patterns in record time. Complete in-house finishing capability for production-like prototypes.
• SLS
  SLS® (selective laser sintering) produces rugged Nylon 11 and Nylon 12 prototype and production parts and is ideally suited for Direct Digital Manufacturing.
• FDM
  FDM (fused deposition modeling) produces both prototype and production parts from ABS plastic, polycarbonate, and Ultem materials.
• CNC
  CNC prototypes, parts and master patterns are ideal in applications where the material property or size requirements make other prototyping techniques unsuitable.
• Cast Urethane
  Cast Urethane (a proprietary advanced casting technology and advanced formula polymers) produce strong pre-production and short-run production components.
• Composites
  Composites (fiber reinforced plastic) technology produces large, rigid, accurate panels with excellent strength-to-weight ratio and surface finish. Chose between CompositeCast™, Hand Lay-up FRP and VARTM.
• Tooling
  Tooling from Solid Concepts provides quick-turn tooling options for Chinese tooling & production, export tooling from China, and domestic tooling, all with domestic project management.
• Molding
  Injection Molding from Solid Concepts brings you the best of both worlds by providing Chinese pricing and lead times along with Solid Concepts quality and domestic project management.