What are the benefits of prototyping? Why are prototype so popular? In fact, it is very simple - can quickly test the existence of defects in the product. There is no doubt that for a new product that has just been developed and marketed, we will first make a model of prototype, test the function of the product, and improve the defective parts until the customer is satisfied.

1. The prototype is divided according to the materials used

According to the materials used in the production, the prototype can be divided into plastic prototype, silicone prototype and metal prototype:

1) plastic prototype: its raw material is plastic, mainly prototype of some plastic products, such as television, monitor, telephone and so on.

(2) silica gel prototype: its raw material is silica gel, which mainly displays the design appearance of products, such as cars, mobile phones, toys, handicrafts, daily necessities and so on.

(3) metal prototype: its raw material is aluminum, magnesium alloy and other metal materials, mainly prototype of some high-end products, such as notebook computers, advanced single player, MP3 player, CD player and so on

2.The prototype according to the means of production, can be divided into manual prototype and CNC prototype:

(1) manual prototype: its main workload is completed by hand;

(2) CNC prototype: its main workload is completed by CNC machine tools, and according to the different equipment used, can be divided into laser rapid prototyping prototype and machining center (CNC) prototype;

A: SLA prototype: it is mainly produced by laser rapid prototyping technology;

B: CNC prototype: mainly produced by the processing center;