Rapid tooling

{
  "id": "MLC-T-ADM-000321",
  "term": "Rapid tooling",
  "field": "Additive manufacturing and 3D printing",
  "definition": "The process of quickly creating molds, dies, or fixtures using additive manufacturing technologies or hybrid approaches. This enables the production of functional prototypes or short-run production parts in a fraction of the time compared to conventional tooling methods. Rapid tooling can involve direct fabrication of the tool or indirect methods like creating patterns for casting.",
  "abbreviation": "RT",
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/additive-manufacturing/rapid-tooling/"
}