Large scale industrial valve cutaway prototype developed for design validation, internal flow visualization and OEM presentat
Large Scale Build
Rapid Turnaround
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The client is an industrial equipment manufacturer producing flow control systems for heavy engineering applications. The objective was to develop a large-scale cutaway prototype of a globe valve to visually demonstrate the internal flow path, stem mechanism, and sealing interface for training, sales, and technical evaluation. The model needed to accurately replicate the structural geometry while remaining lightweight and transport-friendly.
Industrial valve housings involve complex internal cavities, curved flow channels and precision stem alignment. Producing a sectioned model that clearly exposes internal components while maintaining dimensional accuracy and structural strength required careful segmentation and build planning.
Additive manufacturing was selected to create the full-scale cutaway model without tooling constraints. The process enabled the reproduction of intricate internal geometries, flange interfaces, and actuator assemblies with high-dimensional fidelity.
CAD data was optimised to create a clean sectional split that exposes the flow path and the internal disc mechanism. Large format printing was used to produce housing segments, followed by surface finishing and industrial coating. Assembly integrated stem, seat and flange components to create a realistic demonstration model.
The finished valve prototype became a high-impact technical demonstration tool for OEM presentations and training programs. It enhanced customer engagement by visually communicating internal flow mechanics that would otherwise be hidden within cast-metal housings.
