Compare processes

Help procurement and engineers pick the right path — a pattern used by top digital-manufacturing and OEM sites.

NeedPreferWatch-outs
Validate design in daysRapid prototype (CNC/SLA)Material & strength differ from production resin
Long-run plastic partsInjection mold + moldingTooling lead time & steel choice drive cost
Metal housings / bracketsOdlitíDraft, porosity control, secondary machine
Large shallow coversVakuové tvářeníDetail/tolerance limits vs injection
Cosmetic + assembly readyMolding + secondaryDefine surface class early