Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
CNC machining, vacuum casting, sheet metal, 3D printing, rapid tooling and injection molding, surface treatment services.
Brightstar's in-house prototype finishing provides optimal post-finishing, including assembly and form fit, fastening and metal insertion, sanding and polishing, sandblasting and brushing, painting and printing. We also offer a variety of special surface treatments by working with quality surface treatment suppliers, including laser etching, anodizing, electroplating, chrome plating, chemical finishing, powder coating, and more. To provide customers with rapid simulation prototypes that are identical to the final product, we support one-stop surface finishing operations.
Yes, polyurethane parts can be provided as a final product to an end user. While this process is often used for prototyping, customers also often use it as a bridge process to get a product to market while production processing is ongoing. For very specialized products, such as medical devices, this process is used for production because the very low upfront cost is attractive for short runs. The production quality appearance and the polyurethane developed for functionality make this process very suitable for end use.
Prototype Molding Services refers to a range of services from prototype to manufacturing provided by professional rapid manufacturing companies to help customers quickly transition from the concept stage to actual prototype plastic parts. These services include design evaluation, selection of appropriate materials, manufacturing of prototype molds, and ultimately producing prototype parts for testing and verification.
Water jetting services are important in aluminium manufacturing because it provides a precise and versatile cutting solution. The metal working shops uses a high-pressure stream of water (sometimes combined with abrasives) to cut a variety of materials, including aluminum. Because water jet cutting does not generate heat, it is particularly suitable for cutting metals such as aluminum because it does not change the material's structure or cause thermal damage, thereby maintaining the integrity and properties of the aluminum material.
Our rapid mold costs are very competitive, typically 30%-70% of standard steel molds/automatic molds. Depending on the choice of mold material (aluminum or mild steel) and part construction, the life of a rapid mold is typically several thousand cycles, making it ideal for small batches or bridge production. Rapid injection molding can take 2-5 weeks to complete. More complex parts or other special features will take longer. We will keep the injection mold for you for 2 years for reuse, and this period can be extended at your request if available
We will recommend the most suitable rapid prototyping technology based on your product design and functional requirements. We will also explain the advantages and limitations of each technology to help you make an informed decision. Generally speaking, 3D printing is suitable for complex prototypes, while CNC rapid prototyping is more suitable for high precision and strength requirements
Maximum part size that can be processed by CNC: 2000 x 1200 x 900 mm (sometimes need to be divided)
We provide a variety of material options. We can process more than 200 types of metal and non-metal materials. We will recommend the most suitable material based on your product requirements and budget. The impact of different materials on cost and performance is significant, and we'll explain these in detail and help you make the best choice.
We are equipped with advanced DMG 5-axis machining machines from Germany. As the world's leading machine tool manufacturer, DMG MORI's five-axis gantry machining center is famous for its high precision and high stability. The DMG 5-axis CNC milling machine allows us to flexibly handle Your custom parts, whether simple or highly complex.
The materials used for vacuum die-casting include polyurethane resin polymers and engineering plastics, such as ABS, PMMA, PC, PP, PA, etc. Cast parts can range from clear, translucent to colored, and from soft rubber to hard plastic. This vacuum equipment can accommodate molds with a size of 2.0M*1.2M*1.0M. Vacuum casting can be used to closely simulate the final injection molded part or finished product and is ideal for low-volume/short-run production. For complex structures, usually one mold can only produce 12 or even 10 castings.
Almost all engineering plastics and metal materials can be processed, ensuring the consistency of prototype parts and mass-produced parts, as well as high dimensional stability, high processing accuracy, and high repeatability. CNC machined parts are far superior to 3D printed parts in terms of accuracy, strength, surface finish and material availability, and the original properties of the material can be guaranteed.