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Don't hesitate to reach out to us with any questions.Precision Rapid Prototyping and Production for
Plastics, Urethanes and Metals
Precision Rapid Prototyping and Production for Plastics,
Urethanes and Metals
From Prototype to Production
Advanced Prototype Molding has over 40 years of experience with building prototypes and bringing them to life. We are a full-service, all-under-one-roof company that provides a wide range of capabilities including 3D printing, RTV molding, Tool and Die, and low and high volume production. Located in Chicago, our team here at Advanced Prototype Molding has established ourselves as a high-quality and reliable partner that you can trust from the creation of your prototype to the mass production of your projects.
rapid prototyping / 3d printing
cast urethanes /rtv molding
lost wax investment casting
rubber and silicone parts
INJECTION MOLDINGInjection Molding
Injection molding is widely used for rapid prototyping and production of plastic, urethane, or metal components. There are multiple types of injection molding processes, each using different materials and molds.
Read more... RAPID PROTOTYPING / 3D PRINTINGRapid Prototyping / 3D Printing
Rapid prototyping is an umbrella term for the manufacturing processes used to quickly create physical models from a digital design. By employing 2D or 3D computer-aided design (CAD) models and advanced fabrication techniques.
Read more... Cast Urethanes / RTV MoldingCast Urethanes / RTV Molding
When multiple parts are needed, RTV tooling and Urethane casting can be used to fill the gap between prototype and production. Urethane prototypes can be of nearly any size and shape and can be color matched...
Read more... Rotational MoldingRotational Molding
Rotational molding, also called rotomolding or rotocasting, is a thermoplastic process for creating low-stress, hollow plastic components. The technique involves adding plastic powder resin to a hollow mold...
Read more... CNC Machined PartsCNC Machined Parts
At Advanced Prototype Molding, we offer CNC machining services for high-quality engineered-plastic and metal parts in prototype to full-scale production runs with over 40 years of experience in the industry.
Read more... Lost Wax Investment CastingLost Wax Investment Casting
Choosing the right manufacturing method for your product order is essential. There are a variety of ways to produce metal parts, and each has benefits for particular use cases. Lost wax investment casting...
Read more... Die CastingDie Casting
Die casting is a popular manufacturing practice for casting metal products. When molten metal is forced into mold cavities at high pressure, it is known as die casting. It is best suited for speedy production of bulk metallic parts.
Read more... StampingStamping
Custom manufacturer of metal stampings made from copper, aluminum, brass & alloys including carbon steel. Stamping material stock ranges in thickness from 0.006” to 0.5”. Secondary operations include deburring...
Read more... RUBER AND SILICONE PARTSLSR & Compression Parts
APM specializes in liquid silicone rubber (LSR) molding and compression molding of rubber parts. These two processes create highly detailed and precise molds that facilitate the creation of commercial and industrial rubber parts.
Read more... Custom Mold MakersCustom Mold Makers
Custom molds enable the rapid production of thermoplastic, metal, or elastomer components of all complexities. Through injection molding, compression molding, rotational molding, investment casting...
Read more... Mold Reshoring & Reuse
Companies can mitigate the cost of reproducing molds by reclaiming their molds from overseas providers and reshoring them to the United States for use at a domestic contract manufacturer. Many companies rely on mold reuse to avoid the costs associated with new mold creation.
Read more...Design Consultations
Design consultation is complimentary to guarantee your prototype will proceed to production without a hitch!
Our team of experts can help you from start to finish with your prototype molding applications. Whether you need injection molding services for your rapid prototype, or CNC machined parts, we've got you covered. We provide you with the highest quality materials and premier service. The Advanced Prototype Molding team has the skills and knowledge to take your design from concept to reality in any order size. We excel in building epoxy, aluminum, and steel molds to your specifications.
Partner with Advanced Prototype Molding
With over 40 years of experience in the Industry, Advanced Prototype Molding has the expertise to complete your project. Contact us to see how we can effectively help you to complete your molds in an efficient, timely manner and with the best materials and service possible.
Precision Rapid Prototyping and Production for
Plastics, Urethanes and Metals
