Rapid tooling supports injection-moulded prototype, pilot-run, and low-volume production parts with shorter tooling lead times than conventional production tooling. NICE Rapid reviews part geometry, material, target quantity, tooling life, surface requirements, and delivery needs to identify a suitable aluminium or steel tooling approach.

Rapid prototyping helps teams evaluate design, fit, function, and appearance before production. Depending on part geometry, material requirements, quantity, tolerances, finish, and target delivery date, NICE Rapid can review CNC machining, vacuum casting, SLA 3D printing, and other suitable prototype manufacturing options.

CNC machining produces custom plastic and metal parts for prototypes, functional testing, fixtures, tooling components, and low-volume production projects worldwide. NICE Rapid reviews 3D files and drawings, machining features, material selection, tolerances, threads, surface finishing, and inspection requirements.

Injection moulding is suitable for custom thermoplastic parts requiring repeatable production, production-grade materials, and consistent part geometry. NICE Rapid reviews part design, resin selection, tooling approach, gate and parting-line considerations, quantity, surface requirements, and inspection criteria for prototype, pilot-run, and selected production projects.

Low-volume production supports the transition from prototype development to market testing, pilot builds, and early production. NICE Rapid evaluates part requirements, target quantity, materials, manufacturing process, tooling investment, finishing, quality requirements, and delivery schedule to develop a practical route for plastic, metal, and silicone components.

3D printing provides a flexible option for concept models, visual prototypes, fit checks, and selected functional parts during early product development. NICE Rapid reviews part size, geometry, wall thickness, material needs, surface expectations, accuracy requirements, quantity, and intended use to help determine whether FDM or another prototype process is suitable.

Silicone compression moulding supports custom silicone rubber parts for prototype, pilot-run, low-volume, and selected medium-volume projects. NICE Rapid reviews part geometry, material hardness, colour, inserts, tooling requirements, flash-control considerations, finishing, inspection criteria, target quantity, and delivery requirements before production.