Prototype material
March 1st 2006

The production of small, often highly complex components for a functional prototype can be one of the most difficult steps of developing a new product. In France, AEF Design has developed a special 'a la carte' prototype design and production service.

Critical to the successful production of such high calibre prototypes is the choice of materials used, and AEF Design uses a range of RenPIM Vacuum Grade rapid setting polyurethanes from Huntsman Advanced Materials.

With the development of safety equipment, highly accurate prototyping is especially important.

AEF Design recently used RenPIM materials for the prototype model of a regulator on an oxygen rebreather system for Fenzy, who make breathing apparatus for use by the emergency services and divers.

"Using RenPIM 2185 and RenPIM 2186 enabled us to meet the very specific criteria this client had for the prototype regulator - good part strength and elasticity and also excellent resistance to impact and temperature," said Yohan Coulomb, chief prototypist for moulding, at AEF Design.

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