Dimensional Accuracy and Repeatability of 3D Printed Mould Inserts by DLP

S. Thorn, J. G. Bertelsen, M. M. Ribo, D. Li, F. Regi, A. Davoudinejad, Y. Zhang

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    Abstract

    Mask projection vat photopolymerization technology provides a method for additive manufacturing (AM) of high resolution surface features. In the present project, the technology is used to generate injection moulding inserts containing a double-curved freeform surface with bi-directional reflectance patterns. Orienting these patterns 0° and 90° relative to the viewing direction generates surface contrast with “dark” and “bright” areas (Fig 1). This allows for incorporation of information barcodes in the polymer insert which subsequently replicates into every injection moulded part for e.g. enhanced product traceability, B2B information or end-user interaction at a significant reduction inlead-time compared to conventional tooling of inserts.
    Original languageEnglish
    Publication date2018
    Number of pages1
    Publication statusPublished - 2018
    EventEuspen Special Interest Group Meeting 2018: Structured & Freeform Surfaces - École Normale Supérieure, Cachan, France
    Duration: 27 Nov 201829 Nov 2018

    Conference

    ConferenceEuspen Special Interest Group Meeting 2018: Structured & Freeform Surfaces
    LocationÉcole Normale Supérieure
    Country/TerritoryFrance
    CityCachan
    Period27/11/201829/11/2018

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