Its rapid prototype + manufacturing (rp+m) division creates 3D thermoplastic parts.
by DE Editors | Published July 29, 2010
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Thogus, a plastic injection molder, has launched its rapid prototype + manufacturing (rp+m) division. The rp+m division is responsible for working with customers needing three-dimensional prototypes and functional production parts in just a few days.
“We are thrilled to offer established entrepreneurs as well as the person tinkering in the garage the chance to transform their designs from ideas on paper to working prototypes,” says Matt Hlavin, president of Thogus. “Our rp+m division quickly and efficiently adds the engineering and injection molding expertise needed to assure each project is successful.”
In 2009, Thogus invested in several of Stratasys’ Fused Deposition Modeling (FDM) machines, which use thermoplastic materials to build 3-dimensional pieces.
Below is a short video on how parts are created from a computer aid design (CAD) file.
Parts made from FDM machines are created through additive manufacturing — built layer upon layer. The rapid parts simulate production pieces in size, shape and functionality. Thogus has installed Stratasys’ Vapor Smoothing Station, a semi-automated process of smoothing the FDM pieces, creating a clean, aesthetic finish.
Thogus’ rp+m division has experience in industries such as food and beverage, healthcare, consumer, electrical and industrial.
