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  • Q Can I use my own master model for making duplicate copies for vacuum casting or CNC machining?

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    Yes, master models are used to create silicone molds for vacuum casting and can be made from any rigid solid that can withstand heat up to 100° C. Models used for CNC machining will be 3D scanned to create a CAD/CAM program for production.And attention for the transportation of your masters.
     
  • Q What is the mold life for a silicon mold?

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    The service time of the silicone mold is directly related to the complexity of the casting part. Generally, it outputs 12-15 pieces before degradation. If the structure of the part is simple, one mold might be able to cast 20 parts; while if the part requires high quality such as the clear complicated part, one mold can only make 12 or even 10 casting parts.
     
  • Q How Long Will INCO Keep the Silicon Mold?

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    Silicion molds tend to deform after being kept for a long time, so we will keep them 30 days and then we will dispose them.
     
  • Q When should I choose CNC Machining Services?

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    Machined parts have the true properties of the material you select. Our process allows you to get parts machined from blocks of solid plastic and metal in the same time frame.

    We mill and turn low quantities of parts very quickly. Typical quantities are one to 200 pieces and manufacturing times are 1 to 3 business days. We offer product developers parts machined from engineering-grade materials that are suitable for functional testing or end-use applications.
     
    CNC machining is more expensive than plastic 3D printing, but it is the most feasible option for metal visual prototypes given the high cost of metal 3D printing and metal casting.
     
  • Q Can I get tight tolerances CNC parts from INCO?

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    INCO is known as one of the best CNC machining companies in China in terms of quality, speed, and customer service. With high-quality CNC machines, we can easily achieve +/- 0.02mm of tolerance and can even get within +/- 0.01mm. But keep in mind that it can have an impact on the cost.
     
  • Q Can I order just one piece?

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    Yes, of course you can, there is no minimum quantity at INCO, we will recommend you with the most suitable and effective manufacturing solutions based on your quantities.
     
  • Q Can INCO provide optical quality on my plastic parts?

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    Yes. We combine the machining capabilities of the best combined 3-axis, 4-axis or even 5-axis CNC milling machines. We also have adopted the latest diamond machining technology in ultra-precision manufacturing. This is a technique called Single Point Diamond Machining (SPDM or SPDT) that can match the ability of 5-axis micro-milling to produce a range of lens and light guides types of excellent optical quality in an array or freeform pattern. With the rich polishing experience, we can get amazing appearance on both inside and outside of the parts, providing fully support to clear and optical prototype development projects.
     
  • Q When should I use machining versus injection molding?

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    Before making the investment to have injection-mold tooling made or high-volume machining processes, you likely will want to test a part that is as close to the production part as possible. CNC machining is the best option for this situation.

    Additionally, engineers often need just one or maybe a few parts for test fixtures, assembly jigs, or assembly fixtures. Machining is the best option here as well, but traditional machine shops often charge a significant non-recurring engineering (NRE) charge for programming and fixturing. This NRE charge often makes getting very small quantities not affordable. The automated CNC machining process eliminates the upfront NRE costs and is able to offer quantities as low as one part at an affordable price and get parts in your hands in as fast as 1 day.
     

  • Q How do I get a quote?

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    3D/2D  (3D is better for getting more accurate price)
     
    Material
     
    Process
     
    Post-Treatment (If you do need it, you can write: as machined)  
     
    Once we have the required info,you'll get an interactive quote within hours. If there are problem areas in the submitted design, our quoting engineers provides detailed information on the potential manufacturing issues and suggests possible solutions.
     
  • Q How long does a quotation take?

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    In most cases, we respond within a couple of hours of receiving an RFQ for rapid prototyping project. If the quote is delayed, we will notify you as soon as possible.
     
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