Moldmaking with 3D Prints: Techniques for Prototyping and Production

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Vacuum Forming With 3D Printed Molds

Vacuum forming is a widely used manufacturing method to make everything from consumer packaging to automotive components. While the thermoforming process is straightforward, creating molds quickly and with complex geometries can be a major limitation.

In this short video we'll cover:

How intuitive and fast it is to create complex molds with 3D printing
Tips and guidelines that you’ll want to follow when preparing your mold parts
How stereolithography 3D printing achieves high details and fine features on printed molds

Moldmaking is made easy with Formlabs 3D printers. Learn more in our whitepaper, Moldmaking with 3D Prints: Techniques for Prototyping and Production by filling out the form to the right.

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Application Video

Vacuum Forming With 3D Printed Molds

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