Engineers

Engineers can use three dimensional plastic prototype parts to test the functionality of new concepts and to communicate their ideas to other departments and managers with greater ease.  Because the ABS plastic prototypes are so sturdy, they can actually be assembled and bolted into place to test functionality within the material limits.  3D modeling has greatly helped engineers with the design process to reduce lost time and money due to dimensional errors but with the advent of low cost prototyping, engineers have another tool at their disposal to help reduce wasted time and money even further by physically testing parts that have to interact with other parts.

Designers

Designers can use the functionality of a plastic prototype to test the ergonomics and aesthetics of a new product.  For example a toy designer can make a complete plastic model of a new toy concept and actually give it to a child to play with and test.  If changes need to be made a new model can be made and used to perfect the design thus making sure that the product will perform as expected before designing and purchasing costly molding tools.

Students

Students can use our services to make plastic models and prototypes for school or university related projects.  We offer a substantial educational discount to students from our regular rate for all of our services.  You will have to provide verification that you are a student to receive these discounts.  Email us for details.

Inventors

Inventors and entrepreneurs will find our services at 360 Engineering especially useful.  If you have a great idea one of the best ways to communicate that idea is with a prototype.  Nothing has been proven more effective at captivating new audiences than having a physical representation of what you are trying to invent.  At 360 Engineering we will help you create your new invention even if you do not have a 3d computer file yet.  We have computer modeling and new product development solutions available to everyone at a unbeatable price.

Architects

Architects can use scaled plastic models to represent the designs for new structures.  In many cases architects find it useful to use physical models to show clients and potential clients new designs.  Using a low cost fused deposition molding process with soluble support material can help make your complicated designs come to life and take physical form.

Mold Tooling

Mold tooling manufacturers can use plastic prototype parts to aid in the design of molds to use for the mass manufacture of parts.  Several molding techniques require a model to be made in order to get the shape of the part.  Our services can be used to provide the mold manufacturer with the needed parts to cut down on time needed to create an investment casting.

Custom Parts

Custom plastic parts can be made for a variety of different uses from hobbyists building plastic models of cars, boats, or planes to a mechanic restoring a classic car who needs a plastic knob that is broken.  The possibilities are endless; you dream it and we will build it.

Marketing

Advertising and marketing companies and departments can use 3d plastic models to help gain new customers.  Whether it is scaled models of products or exact replicas, 360 Engineering can produce the right marketing models for your application.  Want to give customers models of your products but don’t want them to be able to steal your proprietary designs?  With a plastic model you can still give the basic outer shape without including any internal components thus protecting your intellectual investment.