Prototype design
- Prototyping is the process of turning an idea into reality.
- It starts with the creation of a 3D model of the prototype design as requested by an engineer, company or person.
- The design process may go back and forth a few times before the engineer is satisfied with the 3D model CAD design. Once the design is finalized, fabrication drawings with dimensions of all pieces are created by the CAD designer.
- During the prototype & testing phase of a design, sometimes it is required to make many versions and the design can change many times before a final prototype design is chosen and approved.
- Your idea could work well theoretically but the design could contain numerous flaws in real life.
- Prototyping & testing a design gives you the opportunity to realize the flaws and optimize the functionality of your product before going to mass production