From image to prototype

The Stampi Pilone is equipped with a 3D printer, which uses the mathematics of the objects requested by customers to create a first copy of the finished product.

Rapid prototyping

The Stampi Pilone is equipped with a 3D printer, which uses the mathematics of the objects requested by customers to create a first copy of the finished product.
This machine has the task of reading the CAD drawings supplied to it and of reproducing the desired object through the use of dedicated heads; the prototype will consist of layers of plastic and support material that overlap thus generating the artifact requested by the customer.

Therefore, the employees of the Pilone Moulds take care of the removal of the support material by means of the special washing tank and dedicate themselves to the sanding of the materials, to make them homogeneous and to prepare them for painting, an additional service that the Company offers.
In case the sample to be made is large, the particular is divided into sections for printing, which are then assembled and stuccoed to ensure its mechanical and geometric qualities.
You can then touch the final result with your own hands, so that you can make the right changes before starting the actual production of the moulds.

The high technology of the printer that is in the possession of the Pilone Moulds allows to provide prototypes of different types of materials:

  • ABS M30, mainly used for aesthetic materials;
  • ASA , often used as a substitute for ABS, characterized by its high mechanical strength;
  • PLA, an economical and low environmental impact solution, known for its versatility;
  • TPU, thermoplastic polyurethane, which gives elasticity to the piece produced.

The prototyping can also be performed through pilot moulds, aluminum or steel products and designed with a limited number of compartments; the aim is to provide the customer with an exact copy of the final product and a pre-production of low-run series.

Another applicable methodology is the direct milling of aluminium, plastic, wood or iron-metal blanks to obtain a robust prototype that respects the physical and aesthetic characteristics of the requested product