Mold 3D Printing

✓ Conformal cooling channels for 50% faster cycle times

✓ Rapid tooling with 5-7 day lead time (vs. 4-6 weeks CNC)

✓ Hybrid molds (3D printed inserts + traditional base)

Why 3D Printed Molds Revolutionizes Mold Manufacturing

• Complex cooling channels: Eliminate hot spots, reduce warping by 30%

• Material versatility: Tool steels, maraging steels, copper alloys

• Lightweighting: 40% weight reduction with lattice structures

Parameter H1318Ni300CuCrZr
Particle Size (μm) 15-45 (SLM optimized)20-53 (SLM optimized)15-45 (SLM optimized)
Flowability (ASTM B213) 28s/50g30s/50g25s/50g
Apparent Density (g/cm³) 4.24.54.0
Oxygen Content (ppm) ≤800≤500≤300
Sphericity ≥0.88≥0.85≥0.90

Material Grade	Key Advantages	Target Industries
H13 Tool Steel	High hot hardness (50 HRC @ 500°C)	Injection molds, die casting
18Ni300 Maraging Steel	Ultra-high strength (2000+ MPa UTS post-aged)	Precision stamping dies
CuCrZr (C18150)	High thermal conductivity (320 W/m·K)	Hybrid cooling inserts

✓ AI-driven channel optimization (Maximize heat transfer efficiency)

✓ CT-scanned cooling uniformity reports

✓ H13: Vacuum heat treatment for 52 HRC hardness

✓ 18Ni300: 48h aging cycle for 2000 MPa UTS

✓ HIP post-processing for <0.05% porosity

✓ SLM-printed inserts + CNC-machined base plates

✓ Seamless integration with EDM electrodes

✓ 3d printed injection mold

✓ 3d print silicone mold

✓ 3d print heat molding

✓ 3d printed candle mold

✓ 3d printed sand molds

✓ 3d print resin mold

Enhance mold performance with:

✓ Surface treatments: DLC coating (0.2μm, HV 3000)

✓ Stress relief: Cryogenic treatment (-196°C)

✓ Validation: 100k-cycle endurance testing

Q: How much does a 3D printed mold cost compared to CNC?

A: Initial cost 20-50% higher, but ROI achieved in 6-12 months via:

• 50% faster cycle times

• 3x longer tool life (18Ni300)

Build Size (mm)	Materials	Typical Use
400 × 400 × 400	H13, CuCrZr	Automotive bumper molds
600 × 600 × 600	18Ni300	Aerospace composite tooling

Q: Can you repair damaged molds via 3D printing?

Yes – DED cladding rebuilds worn surfaces with 99% material matching.

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