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Product Design
Sketch • Model • Build
Part Prototyping
3D Printing • Fabrication
Mold Making
Bridge Tooling – Soft • Hard
Laser Engraving
Decoration, Engraving & Marking
Injection Moulding
Production • Small & Large Run
Reverse Engineering
Model Modification & Refinement
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Reverse Engineering
We transform raw 3D scans into fully workable, manufacturable, production-ready parts—faster and at a fraction of the cost of traditional tooling providers.
Most providers stop at scanning. We go further—engineering the part so it actually works in the real world.
With advanced reverse-engineering software, deep product design expertise, and in-house tooling capability, we remove guesswork, reduce cost, and accelerate production.
What This Means for You
- Editable, tooling-ready CAD files — not just visual scans
- Improved fit, tolerance, and performance
- Rapid tooling and mold manufacturing
- Less than half the cost of typical US providers
- Faster time to market with fewer vendors
Who We Work With
- Inventors with a product idea but no technical background
- Companies needing to reproduce or improve an existing part
- Businesses facing high tooling costs or long lead times
- Teams managing complex, multi-mold projects
Ready to Build Something That Works?
Whether you’re starting with a concept, a physical part, or a complex manufacturing challenge, we’ll help you move from idea to market—faster, smarter, and more affordably.
- 3D Scanning – Capture even the most complex geometries and surface details with up to 0.1 mm precision.
- CAD-Ready Models – Convert scans into clean, workable CAD surfaces for seamless design and engineering.
- Time Savings – Reduce time spent measuring and redesigning products with fast, accurate 3D scanning.
- Part Improvement – Modify scanned parts to enhance strength, features, or functionality.
- Prototyping & Manufacturing – Turn digital designs into prototypes or production-ready components with our rapid support.
- Quality Assurance – Verify fit, function, and performance with detailed measurements and comprehensive analysis.
With expertise across industries—including automotive, aerospace, and manufacturing—we deliver tailored solutions that drive innovation, shorten design cycles, and enhance product quality.
Partner with us for reverse engineering and 3D scanning to recreate legacy parts, replicate existing designs, or improve on current products.
Whether you want to bring your IP back to Australia or develop something entirely new, we provide the expertise and technology to make it happen.
Injection Moulding
High-Precision Injection Moulding for Volume Production
At Rapid Proto Tooling, our advanced injection moulding solutions deliver accuracy, repeatability, and efficiency. With machines ranging from 55 to 850 tons, we can produce parts of any size—from intricate components to large assemblies.
Our automated process melts and injects polymers into precision prototype and commercial moulds, producing consistent, high-quality parts at any scale—fast and reliably.
Injection Moulding Capabilities
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Clamping Forces: 55 to 850 tons, accommodating a wide range of part sizes and mould complexities.
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Tolerances: Achievable part tolerances as tight as ±0.05 mm, depending on geometry and material.
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Shot Sizes: Process shot volumes from sub-gram micro parts to large structural components.
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Materials: Wide range of engineering polymers, including ABS, polycarbonate, polypropylene, nylon, PEEK, TPU, and more.
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Mould Design: Custom tooling optimised for minimal cycle times, uniform filling, and reduced warpage.
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Multi-Cavity & Family Moulds: High-volume production support using multi-cavity or family moulds to maximise efficiency.
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Secondary Operations: In-mould labelling, insert moulding, overmoulding, and post-mould machining available.
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Quality Control: Inline inspection, dimensional measurement, and process monitoring to ensure consistency and compliance.
Industries Served
- Automotive & Transportation
- Medical & Healthcare Devices
- Consumer Electronics
- Industrial Components
- Packaging & Consumer Goods
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Precision Laser Engraving Services
High-Quality, Custom Laser Engraving for Any Application
At Rapid Proto Tooling, we deliver advanced precision laser engraving services engineered for industrial, commercial, and custom applications. Whether you need branding, part identification, traceability, or intricate design work, our laser engraving capabilities provide permanent, high-resolution results with exceptional accuracy.
What Is Laser Engraving?
Laser engraving is a precise, non-contact process that uses focused laser beams to remove material from the surface of a part or component to create permanent marks, text, logos, patterns, or identification data. Unlike traditional engraving methods, laser engraving vaporizes material at a controlled depth without physical contact, reducing mechanical stress and ensuring consistent, repeatable quality.
Our Laser Engraving Capabilities
We utilise a range of advanced laser technologies including MOPA, CO₂, fiber, and diode lasers to suit different materials and project requirements. This gives us the flexibility to work on flat, curved, and complex surfaces while delivering micron-level accuracy and repeatability.
Technical advantages include:
- High Resolution & Detail – Up to 1200 DPI for crisp text, fine graphics, and micro-detail engraving.
- Non-Contact Process – No tool wear or surface damage, ideal for fragile or thin materials.
- Repeatable Quality – Consistent results across single pieces or high-volume runs.
- Depth Control – Choose surface etching, deep marking, or serial numbering as required.
- File Format Support – We accept standard vector formats such as AI, DXF, SVG, and EPS with in-house design adjustment if needed.
Materials We Work With
Our laser engraving process is compatible with a wide variety of materials, enabling versatile applications across industries:
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Metals – stainless steel, aluminium, brass, titanium
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Polymers & Plastics – acrylic, engineering plastics
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Natural Materials – wood and leather
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Glass & Other Substrates – glass surfaces and decorative materials
Each material responds uniquely to laser energy, allowing for high-contrast, durable, and visually appealing marks tailored to your application.
Typical Applications
Laser engraving offers precision and permanence, making it ideal for a wide range of uses:
- Industrial Part Marking – Barcodes, QR codes, serial numbers for traceability
- Branding & Customization – Logos, identifiers, bespoke design elements
- Tooling & Components – Durable engravings for tool identification
- Fine Art & Prototyping – Detailed branding and artistic elements
- Product Identification – Regulatory and compliance marking
Why Choose Our Laser Engraving Service?
At Rapid Proto Tooling, we combine technical expertise with world-class equipment to deliver quality results fast:
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Precision & Accuracy – Industry-grade machinery calibrated for high-detail work.
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Flexible Workflow – Support for diverse file types and design requirements.
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Scalable Solutions – From one-off custom runs to larger batch projects.
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Experienced Team – Our specialists guide your project from concept to completion.
How to Get Started
- Submit Your Design – Send your artwork or CAD files in a standard vector format.
- Quote & Review – We’ll review requirements, confirm tolerances, and provide pricing.
- Engraving & Delivery – Precision laser engraving is completed and delivered according to your schedule.
Looking for expert laser engraving tailored to your needs? Contact us today to discuss your project and get a detailed quote.
Expert Part Design Services
Transforming Concepts into Manufacturable Reality
At Rapid Proto Tooling, our Part Design service bridges the gap between your idea and successful manufacturing. With deep expertise in CAD modelling and design-for-manufacture (DFM) analysis, we help engineers, product developers, and innovators turn complex concepts into robust, manufacturable designs that are ready for prototyping and production.
What Is Professional Part Design?
Part design is the engineered process of developing a product component from concept sketches or requirements into a detailed, production-ready CAD model. This includes evaluating functionality, determining tolerances, selecting suitable materials, and applying design-for-manufacturing principles to ensure your part not only works as intended, but can also be efficiently and cost-effectively fabricated.
Our Part Design Expertise
Our multidisciplinary engineering team brings decades of design and manufacturing experience, helping you refine your ideas into high-quality parts that are ready for fabrication
Our capabilities include:
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Precision CAD Modelling – Accurate digital representations of your part with full functional detail.
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Design for Manufacture (DFM) Analysis – Early insights that reduce rework, improve quality, and accelerate production timelines.
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Material & Process Guidance – Engineering support to balance performance, cost, and scalability.
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Iterative Optimization – Design revisions informed by performance, manufacturability, and feedback loops.
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Integration to Production – Designs prepared for CNC machining, injection moulding, additive manufacturing, and more.
Why Professional Part Design Matters
A well-engineered design can dramatically reduce time to market, lower production costs, and improve overall product performance. Through precise modelling and thoughtful manufacturing preparation, you benefit from fewer production surprises and smoother workflows downstream.
End-to-End Support: From Concept to Completion
We don’t just design parts — we support the full lifecycle of your product development. From early stage concept development to prototyping, testing, and scalable production, we provide integrated solutions that accelerate your path to success.
Industries Served
Our part design services support a wide range of sectors, helping teams innovate and excel in competitive markets:
- Automotive & Transportation
- Medical & Healthcare Devices
- Consumer Electronics
- Industrial Components
- Packaging & Consumer Goods
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Ready to Bring Your Part Concept to Life?
Whether you’re launching a new product or refining an existing design for better manufacturability, the Rapid Proto Tooling team is here to help you reach production faster and with confidence.
Professional Part Prototyping Services
Bring Concepts Into Reality with Precision Prototypes
At Rapid Proto Tooling, our Part Prototyping service gives engineers and product developers the ability to test and validate form, fit, and function early in the product development cycle. We deliver engineering-grade prototypes with high accuracy, repeatability, and real-world performance so you can reduce risk, accelerate development, and confidently move toward production readiness.
What Is Part Prototyping?
Part prototyping is the process of rapidly producing physical versions of your design concepts so you can evaluate performance before committing to full-scale production. These prototypes can be used for functional testing, assembly validation, fit checks, design verification, or stop-gap production while tooling is finalized.
Our Prototyping Capabilities
We offer a broad range of precision prototyping technologies to suit diverse applications and materials:
3D Printing
Fast additive manufacturing for form, fit, and functional testing of complex geometries.
CNC & Lathe Machining
High-precision, tight-tolerance parts in metals and engineering plastics for functional assemblies.
Laser Cutting & Engraving
Efficient production of flat parts and detailed marks or features.
Low-Volume Runs & Soft Tooling
Short production runs in final-use materials using soft tooling for injection moulding.
Assembly & Mechanical Fit-Up
Multi-component prototypes assembled and tested for real-world performance.
Why Prototyping Matters
Prototyping isn’t just about making a model — it’s an investment in engineering certainty. With realistic prototypes you can:
✔ Validate design intent before mass production begins
✔ Identify and mitigate issues early in the development cycle
✔ Test performance, tolerances, and assembly under real-world conditions
✔ Save time and money by reducing design revisions later
✔ Support decision-making throughout product refinement
Built for Engineering Teams
We understand the needs of product developers and engineers — from first concept to production transition. That’s why our prototyping services include:
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Design-for-Manufacture (DFM) feedback to optimise part manufacturability
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Repeatable precision with batch control and comprehensive documentation
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Rapid iteration for efficient design sprints and revisions
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Confidentiality support including NDAs to protect your IP
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Complex assembly capability for multi-component prototypes
Materials & File Formats Supported
We prototype in a wide variety of materials to suit your part requirements best:
Metals: aluminium, steel, titanium, brass
Plastics: PEEK, Delrin, polycarbonate, ABS, acrylic
File formats: STEP, IGES, STL, DXF and major CAD export files
Typical Prototyping Uses
Our clients use prototyping for a wide range of applications:
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Functional testing and design validation
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Pilot runs and short-term production parts
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Engineering assemblies and fit-up analysis
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Regulatory or compliance proof-of-concepts
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Material and process evaluation
Get Started with Precision Prototyping
Whether you’re launching a new product or refining an existing design, our experts are here to support your development process with tailored prototyping solutions.
Submit your CAD files today or request a confidentiality agreement — let’s turn your next design into a real, testable prototype.
Advanced 3D Printing Services
Precision Additive Manufacturing for Prototypes & Custom Parts
At Rapid Proto Tooling, our 3D Printing service delivers rapid, reliable additive manufacturing using industry-standard technologies like SLA, SLS, and FDM to produce high-accuracy printed parts for prototyping, design validation, and low-volume production. Whether you’re testing fit and function or need complex geometries that traditional processes can’t easily achieve, our 3D printing capabilities help accelerate your product development with speed and precision.
What Is 3D Printing (Additive Manufacturing)?
3D printing — also known as additive manufacturing — builds physical parts layer-by-layer directly from 3D CAD data. This process allows for the creation of complex shapes, internal features, and custom components without the need for expensive tooling or lengthy setup times. By converting digital designs into real parts quickly, 3D printing shortens development cycles and enables rapid iteration.
Our 3D Printing Capabilities
We utilise multiple additive manufacturing technologies to suit a variety of application needs:
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SLA (Stereolithography): Ideal for high-resolution prototypes with excellent surface finish and fine detail.
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SLS (Selective Laser Sintering): Powder-based printing that produces durable and functional parts without support structures.
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FDM (Fused Deposition Modelling): Fast and cost-effective option for concept models, functional prototypes, and assembly testing.
These additive manufacturing methods give you flexibility across a wide range of materials and functional requirements — from visual concept models to engineering-grade parts.
Why Choose Our 3D Printing Service?
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Fast Turnaround: Produce parts quickly to validate designs and meet tight deadlines.
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Complex Geometry Made Easy: Build features and internal structures that aren’t possible with traditional manufacturing.
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No Tooling Required: Eliminate upfront costs and reduce development risk by avoiding moulds and fixtures.
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Iterative Design Support: Quickly iterate design revisions based on testing feedback.
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Multiple Materials & Finishes: Choose from a variety of plastics and engineered substances to match performance needs.
How to Get Started
- Submit Your CAD Files: Upload your 3D design in STL, STEP, or other common formats.
- Technical Review & Quote: Our team reviews your design and provides a fast, accurate quote.
- Print & Deliver: Once approved, we produce your parts with precision and deliver on schedule.
Ready to bring your 3D design to life with precision printing? Contact us today to discuss your project and request a quote.
Precision Mould Making Services
Custom Moulds Engineered for Quality and Performance
At Rapid Proto Tooling, our Mould Making service delivers expertly engineered tooling that transforms your designs into reliable, repeatable manufactured parts. Whether you need tooling for plastics, rubber, metal castings, or prototype runs, we craft high-quality moulds built to your specifications and production requirements.
What Is Mould Making?
Mould making is the specialised process of designing and producing custom tooling that enables manufacturing of parts through processes such as injection moulding, rubber and silicone moulding, and metal casting. A precision mould provides the foundation for consistent, high-quality parts, reducing production risk and improving repeatability.
Our Mould Making Capabilities
We design and manufacture custom moulds suited for a wide range of materials and manufacturing needs:
Injection Moulds
Durable tooling for efficient high-volume production of plastic components.
Rubber & Silicone Moulds
Flexible mould solutions for soft, stretchable, or elastomer-based parts.
Metal Casting Moulds
Robust moulds engineered for metal parts and cast components.
Prototype & Short-Run Moulds
Cost-effective tooling for testing, validation, or low-volume production prior to full-scale manufacturing.
Every mould is crafted with precision and optimized for longevity, performance, and consistency — from single prototypes to complex production tooling.
Why Choose Our Mould Making Service?
With decades of experience and a commitment to quality, we offer mould making that is reliable, efficient, and tailored to your needs:
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High-Quality Tooling: Moulds built to precise specifications for consistent production results.
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Fast Turnaround: Efficient production schedules to help keep your project on track.
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Design Support: Technical feedback and optimisation to improve mould performance.
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Flexible Solutions: From one-off prototypes to large production runs, we adapt tooling to fit your application and budget.
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Customer-Focused Communication: Clear updates and collaboration throughout the tooling process.
Whether you’re launching a new product, scaling up production, or bringing tooling back onshore, our team has the expertise to deliver moulds that exceed expectations.
Typical Mould Applications
Our moulds support a wide range of industries and part types, including:
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Consumer products
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Automotive components
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Medical and healthcare parts
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Electronics housings
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Industrial equipment components
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And more — custom solutions for specialised applications
With experienced engineering and precise tooling, we help you achieve reliable part production at every stage.
How It Works
- Submit Your Design – Share your 3D CAD files or product concept.
- Technical Review – Our team evaluates your design and tooling requirements.
- Custom Mould Production – We manufacture the mould to your specifications with quality controls in place.
- Delivery & Support – Receive your finished tool and guidance for production launch.
Get Started with Expert Mould Making
Whether you need tooling for plastics, elastomers, or metal castings, Rapid Proto Tooling offers unmatched craftsmanship, technical expertise, and production readiness.
Contact us today to discuss your mould project, request a quote, or schedule a consultation — and take the next step toward precise, high-performance manufacturing.