Flexible injection molding with 3D printed molds.
Shortening the development cycle with 3D printed molds.
Small Fab refers to small-scale, decentralized microfactories. By setting up small labs in offices or research and development centers, it allows for rapid and low-cost prototyping and small-scale production using tools like CAD/CAM, 3D printers, CNC machines, and 3D scanners, without the need for factory-like facilities. It is a flexible and practical manufacturing system directly linked to solving on-site challenges. These 3D digital tools are rarely operated with just one product. This time, we will accelerate the development cycle by using the SLA 3D printer "Form 4" and the injection molding machine "M2-1." By using 3D printed models as molds, it becomes possible to quickly create prototypes from designed data. Unlike metal molds, this significantly reduces storage costs, production costs, and lead times.
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～Light-Curing 3D Printer "Form 4"～ [Product Specifications] ■Printing Method: Light-Curing / LFD (Low Force Display) ■Maximum Build Size: 200×125×210 mm ■XY Resolution: 50 μm ■Layer Thickness: 25 ～ 300 μm ■Body Size: 398×367×554 mm ■Body Weight: 18.3 kg ■Data Transfer: Wi-Fi, Ethernet, USB ～Injection Molding Machine "M2-I"～ [Product Specifications] ■Machine Height: 535 mm ■Required Floor Space (Width × Depth): 1230 mm × 530 mm ■Body Weight: 120 kg ■Clamping Force: 150 kN (15T) ■Maximum Mold Size: 200 × 130 mm ■Maximum Heating Temperature: 300℃ ■Maximum Injection Mass: 20 cc ■Compatible Materials: PP / PE / HDPE / ABS / PLA / PA / COC ■Compatible with 3D Printed Molds ■Three-Stage Cylinder Temperature Setting ■Holding Pressure Setting ■Automatic Molding Mode ■Injection Pressure Curve
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Formlabs Form 4 × Moiron M2-I
Applications/Examples of results
- Simple production using 3D printed molds - Prototyping and sample creation - Design thinking - Small lot production
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