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Additive manufacturing (AM) offers a viable alternative for rapid tooling (RT) in injection molding. AM mold inserts yielded superior tensile strength in specimens compared to traditional molds, proving effective for small-to-medium production runs.

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Area of Science:

  • Materials Science
  • Manufacturing Engineering
  • Polymer Science

Background:

  • Additive manufacturing (AM) is emerging as a key technology in rapid tooling (RT) for injection molding processes.
  • Traditional subtractive manufacturing methods are time-consuming and costly for producing molds, especially for small and medium production runs.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the performance of mold inserts produced by stereolithography (SLA), a type of AM.
  • To compare the mechanical properties and temperature distribution of injection molded parts using AM inserts versus traditionally manufactured inserts.

Main Methods:

  • Mold inserts were fabricated using stereolithography (SLA).
  • Mechanical tensile tests (ASTM D638) were performed on specimens produced from both AM and traditional molds.
  • Temperature distribution was simulated and experimentally validated.

Main Results:

  • Specimens from the 3D printed mold insert exhibited approximately 15% higher tensile strength compared to those from the duralumin mold.
  • Simulated temperature distribution closely matched experimental results, with an average temperature difference of only 5.36 °C.

Conclusions:

  • Additive manufacturing, specifically SLA, is a promising technology for rapid tooling in injection molding.
  • AM mold inserts provide enhanced mechanical performance and reliable thermal properties, making them suitable for small and medium-scale production.