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Rapid Prototyping for Injection Molding: How to Streamline Your Product Development Process

Are you ready for your product to hit the market? Are you tired of the time-consuming and expensive traditional injection molding process? If so, you might want to consider using rapid prototyping to streamline your product development process.

Rapid prototyping is a cutting-edge technology that can be used to accelerate the development of new products and parts for injection molding. It is an efficient process that can help you create high-quality products quickly and at a lower cost.

Here are some steps to follow to streamline your injection molding process using rapid prototyping:

1. Choose the Right 3D Modeling Software\

The first step in rapid prototyping is to choose the appropriate 3D modeling software. This software should be compatible with injection molding design and allow you to create detailed 3D models.

2. Select the Right Material\

Once you have your 3D models, you need to select the right material for your prototype. There are a variety of materials to choose from that can be used for injection molding, such as ABS, PP, and PVC.

3. Design for Manufacturing\

To ensure that your rapid prototyping process makes for an efficient injection molding process, you should design your parts to best suit the manufacturing process. You should avoid designing parts that will be difficult to mold or slow down the injection molding process.

4. Consider Using Additive Manufacturing\

Additive manufacturing, such as 3D printing, can also be used in rapid prototyping. This process utilizes a layer-by-layer approach to build up a three-dimensional object to fit your injection molding design. This cost-effective method can save time and money in the prototyping process.

5. Test Your Prototype\

After creating your rapid prototype, it is crucial to test it to ensure it will meet your required specifications. This testing process can help identify any design flaws that need to be addressed before moving to injection molding.

In conclusion, using rapid prototyping for injection molding can be a cost-effective and efficient alternative to traditional injection molding. By following these steps, you can streamline your product development process and get your products to market faster.

rapid prototyping for injection molding

On-demand Rapid Injection Molding

Sigma’s rapid tooling service helps you to have the low volume to large volume plastic parts done, with no compromise on the material selection.

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Our rapid injection molding Application

Sigma Technik Limited's rapid injection molding service injects molten plastic materials into molds using injection molding machines and molds, and cools and solidifies them over a certain period of time, ultimately forming the required plastic parts. This manufacturing process is usually suitable for producing small and medium-sized plastic parts, which can obtain high-quality and precise parts in a short period of time.

Plastic Injection Molding

Injection molding is a common manufacturing process to produce low volume to large volumes of parts typically made out of plastic. The process involves injecting molten material into a mold and letting it cool to a solid-state.

Liquid Silicone Rubber Molding

Liquid Silicone Rubber is known as LSR, which is a process used to produce parts made from silicone rubber, widely used create products such as medical devices, automotive parts, baby care products, and many others.

2K Injection molding

2K injection molding is a manufacturing process in which two different types of plastic materials are molded together in a single operation to create a single homogeneous component. This process allows for efficient and cost-effective production of high-quality parts that can perform unique functions.

Overmolding and Insert Molding

Overmolding / Insert molding combines two or more materials into a single part, one of the material is usually soft and flexible, or metal. The purpose of overmolding/insert molding is to add functionality, improve grip, provide protection, or enhance aesthetics.

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Rapid injection molding materials

ABS

ABS is a type of plastic with high strength, hardness, and toughness. It has good impact resistance and wear resistance, and is suitable for manufacturing shells, components, and models.

PC

PC is a transparent, high-strength, high-temperature resistant, and excellent electrical insulation material. It is suitable for manufacturing transparent components, electronic components, and automotive components.

PP

PP is a relatively flexible material with excellent corrosion resistance and high temperature resistance. It is suitable for manufacturing containers, pipelines, baby bottles, etc.

PA

PA is a material with high strength, high rigidity, and wear resistance. It is suitable for manufacturing gears, bearings, brackets, etc.

POM

POM is a material with excellent wear resistance, toughness, and rigidity. It is suitable for manufacturing gears, bearings, pulleys, etc.

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Sigma Technik Limited, as a prototype production company and rapid manufacturer focusing on rapid prototyping and low volume production of plastic and metal parts, has advanced manufacturing technology, one-stop service, diversified manufacturing methods, on-demand manufacturing services and efficient manufacturing processes, which can provide customers with high-quality, efficient and customized product manufacturing services and help customers improve product quality and market competitiveness.

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Rapid Injection Molding FAQs

Burrs appear on the surface of the product, which affects its aesthetics and safety. The solution can be to adjust the parameters of the injection molding machine, such as temperature, pressure, speed, etc., or to perform post-processing, such as polishing, sandblasting, etc.

The warping deformation of the product is usually caused by unstable parameters such as temperature and pressure of the injection molding machine, or improper mold design. The solution can be to adjust parameters such as temperature and pressure, or to redesign the mold.

The occurrence of bubbles inside the product may be due to the high temperature of the injection molding machine and the high moisture content of the material. The solution can be to reduce the temperature of the injection molding machine, adjust the water content of the material, increase the pressure of the injection molding machine, etc.

The product size deviation is too large, which may be caused by material thermal expansion, mold deformation and other reasons. The solution can be to adjust parameters and optimize mold design based on material characteristics.