What are 3D Printed Molds for Injection Molding?

3D printed molds for injection molding are molds produced directly based on additive manufacturing technology and adapted to injection molding production. Different from traditional machined metal molds, they can achieve rapid delivery and integrated molding of complex structures. They are an important solution for reducing costs and improving efficiency in the field of injection molding.

1. Core definitions and principles

It is based on a 3D digital model and completes mold forming by stacking materials layer by layer. It does not requires complex machining processes such as traditional milling and drilling. It can quickly produce a mold cavity structure suitable for the injection molding machine and greatly shorten the mold development cycle.

2. Mainstream types and characteristics

Non-metal 3D printing molds: mostly made of high-temperature resistant resin, PC, nylon, PEEK and other materials, with low cost and fast delivery, suitable for small batch trial production scenarios. Some high-temperature resistant resins can withstand injection molding temperatures above 150°C.

Metal 3D printing mold: The mold steel mold body is made using SLM metal 3D printing process, which can be integrated into a conformal cooling water channel to solve the pain point of uneven cooling of traditional straight water channels. It can shorten the injection molding cycle by more than 30% nd greatly improve the yield rate.

3. Typical application scenarios

In addition to making complete molds, it can also be used to print gate bushings, conformal waterway inserts, and can also perform additive repairs on traditional metal molds. It is widely used in industries such as consumer electronics where products iterate quickly.

Qingdao Xueyu Molding Products Co., Ltd. is mainly engaged in the design and manufacturing of injection molds, injection molding and secondary processing (spraying, pad printing, ultrasonic welding, stamping), etc. For more information about 3d printed molds for injection molding, please contact us.

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