As technology evolves, businesses of all types are able to provide more cost-effective methods of producing single parts and components or larger volume orders. One of the revolutionary new technologies used in making cores and moulds is 3D printing.
3D printed cores and moulds are replacing the traditional method of producing moulds and cores through casting. In the past, the process of making the mould was painstaking. It included making a master model, which is sometimes known as a pattern. This framework or pattern may take a significant period of time to produce by hand. More recently, CNC technology allows for faster production, but it is still costly.
Then, the cast must be made, and the correct choice of materials selected. With metal parts and components, die casting is the most common method. Getting the moulds manufactured and tested to all quality standards and tolerances is a time-consuming process.
The Use of 3D Printed Cores and Moulds
For small components or for highly complex moulds, the use of 3D printed cores and moulds is faster, more cost-effective, and much more efficient than the traditional methods.
Using the design files, the 3D printer can produce an exact replica of the part or component without any need for adjustments. However, if adjustments are needed to the final design, it is cost-effective to re-print the component after making the necessary changes in the design file.
From highly complex designs to easily creating parts and components with multiple wall thicknesses, 3D printing for cores and moulds has a place in heavy equipment manufacturing, industrial components, and for prototyping.
If you are considering 3D printed cores and moulds for your next project, talk to the team at “Company Name”. More information on our services can be found at “website URL”
