CNC machining is the most commonly used technique when manufacturing molds. Although it can provide highly reliable results, it is also very expensive and time consuming. Therefore, many mold manufacturing companies have begun to find more effective alternatives. CNC machining is the most commonly used technique when manufacturing molds. Although it can provide highly reliable results, it is also very expensive and time consuming. Therefore, many mold manufacturing companies have begun to find more effective alternatives.
Today, 3D printing and various printing materials (plastic, rubber, composite materials, metal, wax, sand) have brought great convenience to many industries, such as automotive, aerospace, medical, etc., and many companies are supplying them. 3D printing is integrated into the chain, which also includes mold manufacturing. The following steps of mold manufacturing can use 3D printing technology Molding (blow molding, LSR, RTV, EPS, injection molding, pulp mold, soluble core, FRP mold, etc.) Casting mold (melt mold, sand mold, spinning, etc …) Forming (thermoforming, metal hydroforming, etc …) Machining, assembly and inspection (fixed fixtures, mobile fixtures, modular fixtures, etc …) Robot end effector (hand grip)
Manufacturing molds with 3D printing has many advantages:
- Shortened mold production cycle
- Reduced manufacturing costs
- Improved mold design adds more functionality to end products
- Optimized tools are more ergonomic and improve minimum performance
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