Business Details
Advanced Manufacturing Support & Rapid Prototyping
Rapitypes is a leading advanced manufacturing support company with decades of experience in product development and precision engineering. Our multidisciplinary team provides comprehensive services from initial concept generation to low-volume production, serving global clients in automotive, aerospace, marine, medical, and industrial sectors. We combine cutting-edge technologies like CNC machining, RIM polyurethane moulding, and rapid prototyping with traditional model-making expertise to deliver high-quality components and systems. Our facilities feature state-of-the-art metrology equipment, comprehensive fabrication capabilities, and dedicated tool rooms that ensure precision and efficiency.With a proven track record in complex projects requiring tight tolerances and rapid turnaround times, we maintain a strong commitment to innovation, quality control, and client collaboration. Our in-house capabilities for in-mould painting, surface finishing, and electronic integration demonstrate our dedication to providing complete engineering solutions. Through strategic partnerships and UK-based manufacturing, we balance competitive pricing with exceptional service reliability for both prototype development and small-batch production.
Services
CNC Machining
RIM Moulding
Plastic Injection Moulding
Rapid Prototyping
Model Making
Batch Production
Design Support
Fabrication
Vacuum Forming
Rapid Tooling
Highlights and features
- We offer 35+ years of experience in precision plastic moulding tooling
- Our in-house metrology facilities ensure exacting quality standards
- We provide rapid prototyping with lead times as fast as 2-4 weeks
- Our in-mould painting capability eliminates post-processing requirements
- We serve global clients with tailored engineering-to-production solutions
What people say
High-quality products
Reliable manufacturing
Precise conformance
Expert engineering
Timely delivery
Services
CNC Machining
Our CNC machining services produce metal and plastic components to exacting tolerances as tight as +/-0.01mm. Using advanced machinery and materials like stainless steel, aluminium, and titanium, we deliver prototypes and low-volume production parts within 1-2 weeks. Specialised surface finishes including anodising and chrome plating enhance component performance for automotive, aerospace, and medical applications.
RIM Moulding
Reaction Injection Moulding (RIM) creates large, complex polyurethane parts with options for in-mould painting and flame-retardant properties. Our process supports low-volume production of components up to 2000mm long with thin walls (1.5mm) using GRP, aluminium, or epoxy tooling. Applications include automotive bumpers, medical equipment enclosures, and hollow components using Roto RIM technology.
Rapid Prototyping
From concept models to functional prototypes, we combine additive manufacturing and traditional techniques for accurate design validation. Our services include vacuum casting, 3D printed models, and working prototypes with electronic integration. Rapid tooling options like Rapitool enable pre-production testing within days for automotive, medical, and industrial applications.
Design Support
Our design team provides end-to-end support from concept development to production readiness. Using CAD software and reverse engineering capabilities, we optimise designs for manufacturability, perform mould-flow analysis, and create virtual prototypes. Services include 2D-3D conversion, surface data capture, and engineering consultancy for product innovation and carbon reduction strategies.
Batch Production
Specialising in small-batch production, we combine RIM polyurethane, injection moulding, and CNC machining for cost-effective solutions. Our capabilities include cosmetic surface finishes, electronic assembly integration, and hybrid component manufacturing. The Rapitool system enables rapid tooling changes for flexible production runs in automotive, medical, and consumer product sectors.
Questions
What industries do Rapitypes serve?
We support automotive, aerospace, marine, medical, industrial, and consumer product sectors with tailored manufacturing solutions.
What materials can be used in your CNC machining?
We machine stainless steel, aluminium alloys, titanium, brass, and various plastics with precision surface finishes.
How quickly can you produce prototypes?
Most prototypes are delivered within 2-4 weeks using rapid tooling and additive manufacturing technologies.
Do you offer surface finishing services?
Yes, including anodising, chrome plating, in-mould painting, and custom textured finishes for all components.
Can you handle large-scale components?
Our facilities produce RIM polyurethane parts up to 2000mm long and CNC-machined components with dimensional accuracy.
Do you provide international manufacturing support?
We manage global projects with UK-based quality control and strategic offshore partnerships for cost-effective solutions.
