Prototypes are usually developed through 3D printing in SLS, SLA, or FFF technology. If there is need of quick, low-volume batches or large individual components, we can accomplish this by manufacturing a silicon or aluminium tool and then perform injection moulding.
There are different techniques available to produce 3D printed prototypes - SLS, SLA and FFF. We are available to produce prototypes using all techniques. We choose the technique based on the characteristics the finished part must adopt.
This is a simplified tool built of aluminium. It's cheaper and faster to produce than a conventional steel tool. The lifetime of an aluminium tool is limited yet, in some cases, it can produce several thousand parts, depending on the plastic material and goemetry.
The tool is based on a 3D-printed SLA master being cast in silicon. The master is them removed and parts in PUR are then moulded in the cavity. PUR parts are available in different hardnesses. The silicon tool has a lifespan of about 15-25 parts depending on the material and appearance.
