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Rapid prototyping materials range from highly durable and fully functional to weak and brittle. Many SLS, CNC machined and cast plastics and metals are comparable to or equal to production materials in strength and functionality. The more fragile materials are more commonly used as concept models or consumable patterns for casting.
