What are the main types of rapid mold manufacturing technology?
Publish Time: 2024-12-10
Rapid mold manufacturing technology, as an important part of modern manufacturing, has attracted much attention due to its short molding cycle, simple process, relatively low cost, and precision and life that can meet specific functional requirements. This technology is mainly divided into two categories: direct rapid molding technology and indirect rapid molding technology.
Direct rapid molding technology is to directly manufacture resin molds, ceramic molds and metal molds through a series of rapid prototyping process methods, such as SLS (selective laser sintering), FDM (fused deposition manufacturing), LOM (layered solid manufacturing), etc. These technologies use 3D models established by CAD/CAM software, and control lasers or nozzles for processing through digital technology to finally obtain solid molds. The advantage of direct rapid molding technology is that it can quickly respond to market demand, shorten product development cycles, and reduce production costs.
Indirect rapid molding technology, on the other hand, indirectly manufactures molds by combining rapid prototyping technology with precision casting, metal spray molding, silicone rubber molds and other technologies. This type of technology usually includes methods such as metal melt spraying mold manufacturing, silicone rubber mold manufacturing and investment precision casting. Indirect rapid mold making technology has more advantages in mold precision and performance control, and is suitable for occasions with high requirements for mold precision and life.
Whether it is direct rapid mold making technology or indirect rapid mold making technology, they play an important role in modern manufacturing. With the continuous development of science and technology, rapid mold manufacturing technology is also constantly innovating and improving. For example, the widespread application of laser rapid prototyping technology (RPM) and the emergence of emerging technologies such as moldless multi-point forming technology have further promoted the development of rapid mold manufacturing technology.
In general, rapid mold manufacturing technology has become an indispensable part of modern manufacturing industry with its high efficiency, flexibility and low cost. In the future, with the continuous advancement of technology and the continuous changes in market demand, rapid mold manufacturing technology will continue to play its important role and inject new vitality into the development of manufacturing industry.
