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Unlocking the Benefits of FDM Rapid Prototyping: A Comprehensive Guide

When it comes to additive manufacturing, fused deposition modeling (FDM) is one of the most widely used methods for rapid prototyping. This process involves extruding molten thermoplastic filament layer by layer to construct a 3D object. Compared to traditional manufacturing techniques, FDM offers numerous advantages, including faster and more affordable prototyping, increased design flexibility, and greater customization.

One of the main benefits of FDM rapid prototyping is speed. With traditional manufacturing techniques such as injection molding, creating a prototype can take weeks or even months. With FDM, a prototype can be created in a matter of hours or days, allowing for a faster iteration process and ultimately a faster time to market.

Another advantage of FDM rapid prototyping is cost-effectiveness. With traditional manufacturing, the cost of producing a single prototype can be prohibitively high. FDM allows for a more affordable prototyping process, making it accessible even to small businesses and individual creators. Additionally, FDM allows for the use of a wide range of materials, which can be selected based on the specific needs of the project and can further reduce costs.

FDM also offers increased design flexibility. With traditional manufacturing techniques, the design of a prototype is often limited by the capabilities of the machinery being used. FDM, on the other hand, allows for more complex geometries and intricate designs, with the ability to produce internal features that would be difficult to create with traditional methods. Additionally, FDM allows for iterative design changes to be made quickly and easily, enabling designers to make modifications mid-project without significant delays.

One common application of FDM rapid prototyping is in the development of functional prototypes. For example, a company creating a new product may use FDM to create a prototype of the product with materials that simulate the final product's characteristics. In this case, FDM can be used to produce both the exterior shell of the product as well as any internal parts needed for functionality, such as gears or casings for electronics.

Overall, FDM rapid prototyping offers many benefits to those looking to create functional prototypes quickly and cost-effectively. While there are limitations to the technology, such as the inability to produce parts with extreme precision, these limitations are often outweighed by the speed and flexibility offered by FDM. As the technology continues to advance, we can expect to see even greater benefits from FDM rapid prototyping in the years to come.

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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.