GUIDE • PROTOTYPES
Two prototypes of similar size can require different amounts of work. These five questions help you prepare a comparable brief and identify what could be simplified.
A presentation model, an assembly check and a functional trial have different requirements. State the main purpose of the test. If you are checking the grip of a handle, the first version may not need the full internal enclosure structure. Any reduction in scope should be agreed before work starts.
A clearly labelled, current file reduces ambiguity. A photograph without dimensions may require clarification and modelling. Send the current version, units and an indication of which features may be changed. If modelling is required, it belongs in the scope of work; it should not be assumed to be automatically included in printing.
Size alone does not define the task. Complex overhangs, enclosed cavities, narrow connections or multiple assembled components can affect preparation and finishing. Mark visible faces and critical dimensions. We can discuss orientation, splitting or simplifying the model while preserving the purpose of the test.
Describe loads, temperature, sunlight and contact with other substances. A material chosen for an appearance model may not suit the final component. A polymer name is not a substitute for assessing the particular design. If the material is undecided, describe the operating conditions and ask for the options to be reviewed.
One trial unit and a batch following approval are separate stages. Explain how many variants you will compare, who will assess them and how revisions will be collected. Agree timing and delivery alongside the scope. A subsequent prototype version needs its own approval.
Illustrative task: checking that a lid aligns with mounting points. In the first enquiry, include the lid model, mounting dimensions and a photo showing its intended position. Explain that the current goal is an assembly check and the final colour is not yet important. This supports a quote for a defined test; it is not a guaranteed saving or a completed customer case.
Compare the same file version, quantity, material, modelling scope, finishing and delivery terms. A lower total without those details may describe a different result. LeoPrint 3D prepares individual proposals by email after reviewing the task.
3D printing with a 300 × 300 × 300 mm build volume. We select the material, part specification and production terms around your task.
We quote each 3D printing task individually. Send a file or describe your idea, and we will agree the specification, price and timing by email.
Compare PLA, PETG, ABS and polyamide for your task. We confirm the specific material’s availability and production conditions after reviewing your model.
Latvia, Lithuania, Estonia and other European destinations. Email the country, postcode and preferred arrival date; we will agree on the terms by email.
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