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Low-Volume Rapid Injection Molding With 3D Printed Molds

This white paper provides methods and guidelines for using stereolithography (SLA) 3D printed molds in the injection molding process to lower costs and lead time.

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Contents

Introduction

Method

Process Workflow
Design Guidelines
Other Best Practices

Case Studies

Braskem Fabricated 3000 Mask Straps in a Week With a High Temp Resin Mold Insert
Holimaker Produces 100s of Technical Parts With Grey Pro Molds
Novus Applications Inject Molded Hundreds of Threaded Caps With a Rigid 10K Three-Parts Mold

Conclusion

Introduction

Injection molding is one of the leading processes for manufacturing plastics. It is widely used for mass-producing identical parts with tight tolerances. It is a cost-effective and extremely repeatable technology that yields high-quality parts for large series. It can produce volumes from 1,000 to 100,000+ of parts at very low unit costs. Injection molding has a short cycle time, with each machine capable of building new parts every 15 to 60 seconds. It is a fast, intensive process where high heat and pressure are involved to melt thermoplastic and force it inside a mold.

Method

PROCESS WORKFLOW

INJECTION MOLDING PROCESS WITH 3D PRINTED MOLDS

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