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Part highlight: Why digital light processing? Injection mold tooling for a small part like this PCB housing typically starts at around $10,000, with an additional cost of $1 to $2 per shot. With those upfront costs, an injection molding tool would not break even unless this part were made in volumes of at least 5,000. With the Xtreme 8K, using 80 percent of the build volume, as many as 3,500 of these housings can be produced per week, at a cost of $3.25. Even more, DLP enables a digital inventory-storing parts as digital files, eliminating the cost of maintaining tooling and and enabling production of flexible, on-demand inventory. Download the Ultimate Guide to DLP to learn more: https://bit.ly/3IMXPf2

Composites 101: Wet Compression Molding Let’s get into the basics of ✨Wet Compression Molding✨ Wet compression molding, also called liquid compression molding (LCM), is a composites molding process where resin is applied to the top of a fabric blank. The wet blank is then transferred to the bottom tool in a set of matched molds, and compression molded in a press, which pushes the resin into the fabric, primarily in the z-direction. Wet compression molding’s main advantages include the ability to apply resin outside of the mold, which frees up equipment for reduced cycle time and speeds resin impregnation versus the injection process required for resin transfer molding (RTM). The process also typically eliminates the preforming step, proceeding directly from wet fabric to a molded part. However, the process is best suited for flatter parts and less complex geometries. Also, both the blank and tooling must be designed to prevent wrinkles or other defects during molding. Interesting, isn't it? Follow and stay tuned for more! Source: Ecoxy Project #Composites #manufacturing #resin #molding #video #composights

Application of TEC magnetostrictive position sensors in injection molding machines： For traditional injection molding machines, the position sensor often uses an electronic ruler. Its principle is similar to that of a potentiometer. Its structure is simple and easy to implement, so it is widely used in injection molding machines. However, the reference voltage of the electronic ruler will directly affect the signal accuracy. At the injection molding processing site, there will be complex electromagnetic and voltage fluctuation interference, which will have a great impact on the measurement accuracy. On the other hand, for large injection molding machines, the electronic ruler that must be equipped must be very long. , some are up to 2500 mm or even longer. For precision injection molding machines, the displacement control accuracy must reach 0. 01～0. 1 mm, here is taking a 1000 mm ruler as an example, the corresponding voltage value is 0. 5 mV, which increases the requirements for AD sampling resolution, increases the difficulty of PCB wiring, and also places higher requirements on the power supply. In addition, the position ruler of traditional injection molding machines also has problems such as poor stability, poor repeatability, easy wear, and complicated installation. Therefore, applying the non-contact magnetostrictive displacement sensor to the injection molding machine can achieve precise measurement in a large scale. At the same time, the sensor is also equipped with digital interfaces such as CAN and SSI, and uses digital transmission to minimize the need for Accuracy is lost during transmission. #injectionmoldingmachine #rubber #plastic #linearpositionsensor #positionsensor #transducer #Gefran

Salute to creative mold designers!!! #injectionmoulding #InsertMoulding  #Spritzguß #Spritzgießwerkzeuge #Spritzgießen #injectionplastique #moule  #PlasticsManufacturing #Fabricationdemoules #Injetora #Plásticos #Moulageparinjection

Accura® AMX Rigid Black is a photopolymer resin designed for high-performance parts. Applications: Automotive Components Brackets Couplings Cranks Electronic Housings Frames Jigs and Fixtures Load Bearing Levers Panels 5 out of 16 materials at Prototek. TDS & SDS: https://lnkd.in/gMYi2iW6 #AccuraAMX #RigidBlack #PhotopolymerResin #AutomotiveComponents #3DPrinting #AdditiveManufacturing #Prototyping #Engineering #Manufacturing #ProductDevelopment

Rapid Prototype Molding (RPM) is the game-changer in delivering functional injection molded prototypes swiftly and affordably—leveraging RPM allows you to experience the unparalleled efficiency of producing high-quality prototypes in a fraction of the time and cost compared to traditional steel tooling. Our innovative approach involves #3Dprinting a negative cavity with a dissolvable resin, then injecting our multi-scale reinformed polymer, HX5®, resulting in prototypes that are fast, inexpensive, and of the highest quality. Explore Alpine's RPM capabilities: https://lnkd.in/gPTmRS6S #rapidprototyping #injectionmolding

Rigid Thermoformed Packaging Design Tips (3rd Installment): Critical steps to accurate (right the first time) reverse engineering of thermoformed face seal, trapped or tray packaging. This is a faster method than 3D scanned and the cumbersome task of creating clean surface data from the scan. > Determine if the part was formed as a male or female tool. > Only measure from mold side. > Upon design completion add correct polymer shrinkage factor to mold configuration. #thermoforming #medicalpackaging #opentonewopportunities

📌 Insert molding (IM) is a process that inserts pre-formed components (e.g., metal pins, coils, or threads) into the mold cavity and molds them directly onto the part during injection molding. 🔌IM is used to produce complex and multi-functional parts for automotive, electrical, and medical applications. The main advantage of IM is that it improves strength, durability, and functionality while reducing assembly time and labor costs. However, it requires additional tooling and handling, and it may result in adhesion problems and residual stresses. If you want to educate yourself on other types of molding - this article is a must! https://bit.ly/3vJaegV #insermolding #IM #injectionmolding

Bottle Inspection System BIS - XL - High performance system for checking the visual defects in plastic injection blow molded bottle. Salient Features • Each bottle is inspected for defects like spots, material inclusions, color smears, color shade variations • High speed, machine vision cameras, precision optics. • Easy to define tolerances allow the user to decide which bottles need accepted. #optomechengineer #manufacturing #Reliability #engineer #optomech #efficiency #inspectionsystem #bis #serviceproviders

Precision in Production: Vertical Injection Molding Machine Applications Vertical injection molding machines offer precision and flexibility for a range of applications, including overmolding, insert molding, and multi-material molding. Their vertical clamping mechanism facilitates efficient mold changes, reducing downtime and enhancing productivity. With the ability to produce complex parts with tight tolerances, these machines are indispensable in industries such as aerospace, consumer goods, and telecommunications. Discover the versatility and precision of vertical injection molding for your manufacturing needs. #VerticalInjectionMolding #PrecisionMolding #Overmolding #InsertMolding #MultiMaterialMolding #IndustrialAutomation #ManufacturingApplications #AerospaceIndustry #ConsumerGoods #Telecommunications #InjectionMoldingTechnology