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The First Cut Prototype Process
First Cut Prototype uses proprietary software running on large-scale computers (100 Gigaflops) to translate your 3D CAD design into instructions for high speed CNC milling equipment. The result is we can ship small quantities (1–10) of FUNCTIONAL prototype parts very fast — typically within 1–3 business days.
Computer numerically controlled (CNC) machining of parts (plastic or otherwise) has been around for decades. But until First Cut Prototype came along, the non-recurring engineering required to design the required toolpaths has always limited the ability of the CNC machining process to produce prototype volumes with short lead times. Well, this is no longer the case. You can now get the responsiveness you’ve come to expect from additive rapid prototyping processes without having to live with their limited material choices or stair-step surface finishes. The parts made by First Cut Prototype can be nearly indistinguishable from molded parts, making them a significantly higher quality prototype part.
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