Abstract
This paper investigates the utilisation of Z-Corps low cost 3D printing process to produce direct polymer injection moulding tool inserts for fast low, cost aesthetic components.
Rapid Tooling using rapid prototyping methods such as SLAs’ AIM and SLSs’ Rapid steel has been used to produce plastic injection mould tools.
The application of 3D printing utilising plaster based materials and hardeners for direct injection moulding is investigated. The investigation focuses upon the feasibility, repeatability, accuracy and moulding process.
The application is to create low cost aesthetic parts in durable engineering polymers directly in hours rather than weeks.
Rapid Tooling using rapid prototyping methods such as SLAs’ AIM and SLSs’ Rapid steel has been used to produce plastic injection mould tools.
The application of 3D printing utilising plaster based materials and hardeners for direct injection moulding is investigated. The investigation focuses upon the feasibility, repeatability, accuracy and moulding process.
The application is to create low cost aesthetic parts in durable engineering polymers directly in hours rather than weeks.
| Original language | English |
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| Publication status | Published - 2004 |
| Event | Time Compression Technologies Conference - NEC birmingham, Birmingham Duration: 15 Sept 2004 → … |
Conference
| Conference | Time Compression Technologies Conference |
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| Abbreviated title | TCT2004 |
| City | Birmingham |
| Period | 15/09/04 → … |
Keywords
- Rapid tooling
- 3D printing
- plastic injection moulding