First Cut Announces Prototype Parts in Aluminium

First Cut, a service from Proto Labs, is delighted to announce that it can now offer CNC-machined prototype parts in aluminium, as well as a large range of engineering grade plastics.

First Cut provides prototype parts made directly from production intent material as quickly and easily as they can be produced using additive rapid prototype (RP) processes. CNC machined parts are far superior to RP produced parts due to their greater strength, better surface finish and more accurate dimensions. First Cut allows customers to make functional prototypes much earlier in the development cycle using production intent materials such as ABS, Nylon, PEEK, and now aluminium.

But, what’s the difference between the many RP services and First Cut’s service? Proto Labs’ European managing director, John Tumelty, explains:

“First Cut customers can upload their CAD models to receive a FirstQuote™: an interactive and firm-cost analysis, as well as a manufacturing feedback facility.