Assessment of sub-mm features replication capability in injection moulding using a multi-cavity tool produced by additive manufacturing

Ali Davoudinejad, Alessandro Charalambis, Guido Tosello, Yang Zhang, Matteo Calaon, David Bue Pedersen, Hand Nørgaard Hansen

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    Abstract

    This research investigates the effect of injection moulding process parameters on photopolymer mould inserts produced with the Digital Light Processing (DLP) additive manufacturing (AM) method. The main motivation of applying AM to produce mould inserts, is the potential of reducing lead time and manufacturing cost, as well as achieving a more flexible manufacturing method in case of non-mass produced products such as prototypes. In this research moulds inserts of 20 x 20 x 2.7 mm with mould cavities as small as 5 x 4 mm in dimensions are tested. The parts are analyzed and evaluated by the measurements of different features and the influence of the IM process.
    Original languageEnglish
    Title of host publicationProceedings of the 18th International Conference of the European Society for Precision Engineering and Nanotechnology
    EditorsD. Billington, R. K. Leach, D. Phillips, O. Riemer, E. Savio
    PublisherThe European Society for Precision Engineering and Nanotechnology
    Publication date2018
    Pages383-384
    ISBN (Electronic)9780995775121
    Publication statusPublished - 2018
    Event18th International Conference of the european Society for Precision Engineering and Nanotechnology (euspen 18) - Venice, Italy
    Duration: 4 Jun 20188 Jun 2018

    Conference

    Conference18th International Conference of the european Society for Precision Engineering and Nanotechnology (euspen 18)
    Country/TerritoryItaly
    CityVenice
    Period04/06/201808/06/2018

    Keywords

    • Additive manufacturing
    • Digital light processing
    • Soft tooling
    • Injection moulding

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