Additive manufacturing for the Injection molding industry

Metal additive manufacturing is a great ally when it comes to injection molding and die casting. Digitization and 3D printing enable the design and manufacturing of moulds with complex conformal cooling channels. Thanks to this possibility, you can reduce waste, improve the quality of the finished product, and increase cooling efficiency.

Try to imagine a completely efficient, faster production that brings you a higher quality result, which is impossible with traditional technologies.

Prima Additive for the injection molding sector

Find out what we do for the injection molding sector

In the injection molding industry, enhancing cooling efficiency and reducing production times are key to optimizing the overall manufacturing process. Prima Additive’s additive manufacturing (AM) technologies offer a significant advantage by enabling the creation of conformal cooling channels that follow the exact contours of the mold. These channels greatly improve heat dissipation, resulting in faster cooling cycles, more consistent temperatures, and better-quality parts with less warpage. This leads to reduced scrap rates and higher production yields.


With Powder Bed Fusion (PBF), manufacturers can create molds with intricate geometries that traditional methods cannot achieve. This technology allows for the production of lighter, stronger molds, with improved durability and complex internal structures. The result is not only better cooling performance but also lower maintenance costs and longer mold life, contributing to more cost-efficient manufacturing.


Furthermore, Direct Energy Deposition (DED) provides an effective solution for extending the lifespan of expensive molds by allowing for precise repairs to worn-out areas, restoring them to optimal condition. DED technology also enables the application of wear-resistant coatings to mold surfaces, reducing the need for frequent replacements and minimizing downtime.


By integrating Prima Additive’s AM technologies, injection molding manufacturers can accelerate their production cycles, improve product quality, and significantly reduce operating costs, making the entire process more efficient and sustainable. These innovations help your company to stay competitive by producing high-performance molds that deliver faster results and a longer service life.
 

Rapid Tool Production

Metal AM accelerates the production of injection molding tools, reducing lead times and enabling faster product development cycles.

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Complex Tool Geometries

Enables the creation of tools with complex features and cooling channels that improve the quality and efficiency of the molding process.

Cost-effective production of new molds

Particularly advantageous for prototyping new molds, where the costs of traditional tools would be prohibitive.

Solutions

Find your ideal solution

We are at your service to help you redesign your moulds to achieve the best possible benefits through the design of new conformal cooling channels. In addition, we will support you in choosing the most suitable materials for your application.

The speed and ease of use of our machines also means that you can move quickly from design to manufacture, allowing you to modify and customize your moulds as required, giving you unmatched flexibility.

Main Applications of Metal Additive Manufacturing in the Injection Molding Sector

Behind every innovation there is a Prima Additive machine

  • Advanced cooling channels in molds, significantly reducing cycle times and improving part quality.
  • High-durability molds for high-volume manufacturing, offering longer service life and reduced maintenance requirements.
  • Precision molds for micro-molding applications, enabling the production of extremely small and detailed plastic components.
     

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