Not All Projects Require Multiple Rounds Of Prototyping, But Verifying Key Risk Points With Physical Prototypes Often Saves More Total Time Than "Looking Right On Screen".

What problems do prototypes solve?

Size and Feel, Assembly Interference, Button/Hinge Feel, Weight Balance, Appearance and Gap Aesthetics.

Also Used to Align with Supply Chain on Processes: Snap Force, Wall Thickness, Mold Line Positions for Acceptability.

When Is It Most Cost-Effective

After direction confirmation, before mold opening: Verify key structural and aesthetic decisions.

Multiple Assemblies or Complex Mechanisms: Prototype Local Parts Before Full Set to Avoid Wrong Direction with Complete Prototype.

Smart Practices of YouTai

Risk-Based Tiers Determine Prototype Iterations and Materials (Rapid Prototyping / Near-Production Quality Prototypes).

Document prototype conclusions in the change log as the basis for freezing mass production drawings.

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