Case study - Ogle Models
Case study
Ogle Models: a 1,200 mm concept car model with stereolithography
United Kingdom · Model making · Stereolithography (Neo800, Neo450)
Ogle Models and Prototypes has made models since 1954. Today, Stratasys stereolithography is the backbone of its work: from detailed concept models to form, fit and function prototypes.
The challenge
Client demand for 3D printing kept growing across the product development cycle. Ogle needed more capacity, larger parts and a surface finish close to injection molding.
The solution
Ogle runs two Stratasys Neo800 systems and a Neo450s printer. The Neo800 has a build chamber of 800 x 800 x 600 mm. The Neo450 offers 450 x 450 x 400 mm.
For Heatherwick Studio, Ogle built a 1,200 mm model of the all-electric Airo concept car. One Neo800 printed the white body parts. A second Neo800 printed the clear window parts. The parts were then painted and assembled into a 1:4 scale show model.
“Stratasys’ Neo systems proved to be the best solution with a larger build size, faster print speed, and more flexibility, quality and reliability.”
The results
- Rapid design iteration
- Accuracy and surface finish that rival injection molding
- A show model that went beyond the customer’s expectations
- Faster design iteration, tangible design validation and lower cost than hand-crafting
Application: Concept models
Hold, review and refine ideas long before production. Physical models reveal proportion, ergonomics and flaws that screens hide.
Source: Stratasys Application Guide and Stratasys case material. Photo: Stratasys.
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