Our proces; step by step
Preparing Geometry
The initial step involves developing the mold's geometry, ideally with some information from the production mold. Aligning details such as sprue design and air-trap management closely with the final production mold can improve the resemblance of the products. If you already have a mold geometry, that's excellent – we can use it as a foundation. Alternatively, we can create a mold design from scratch.
Precise 3D printing
The CAD files are processed through slicing software and send to our precise 3D printers. These printers utilize high-end thermosetting materials, ensuring the necessary parameters for accuracy and heat resistance required for a functional mold. Despite their accuracy, these 3D printers are also quite fast, allowing us to obtain molds within a single day.
Post-processing
After the printing process, the molds undergo cleaning and curing to improve their heat resistance and durability. If desired, sandblasting can be done to alter the product's texture. As 3D-printed molds cannot withstand direct pressure from the injection molding machine's nozzle, a metal sprue-head is used as an insert.
Injection molding
In the final step, our custom-built injection molding machine comes into play. The molds are installed into the machine, and your specified material is injected. Depending on the geometry and material, we can manufacture up to 100 products from a single mold. Multiple cavities allow for even more shots per mold.