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<\/span><\/div>Freeform Injection Molding Case Study: PepsiCo Bottle Cap<\/h2><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>The challenge<\/strong><\/h3><\/div>Conventional tools lack design freedom and speed.<\/p>\n<\/div>
Solution<\/strong><\/h3><\/div>3D-printed tools enable unprecedented speed and design freedom in the desired customer-specific materials.<\/p>\n
A classic bottle cap for your beloved Pepsi. The material used for this project is PepsiCo blue HDPE.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>
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<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div>Construction<\/strong><\/h3><\/div>The design of bottle closures is often unique and brand-specific and presents an additional challenge as the inner part of the closure has critical features.<\/p>\n<\/div>
60 minutes<\/h3><\/div>Mold making<\/strong><\/h3><\/div>Once the design is complete, the digital design (STEP file) is converted into a mold design by turning the part into a cavity in a block of material and then adding the inlet(s) and the first vent.<\/p>\n
The two-part first draft enables quick visual quality assurance.<\/p>\n<\/div>
24 minutes<\/h3><\/div>Print tools<\/strong><\/h3><\/div>The moulds were printed with a resolution of 100 \u03bcm to ensure good mould quality and at the same time optimize the setup for fast production.<\/p>\n<\/div>
5 minutes<\/h3><\/div>Freeform Injection Molding (FIM)<\/strong><\/h3><\/div>The parts were molded on a 7-ton babyplast. However, the molds work hand in hand with each installed basic molding unit.<\/p>\n
The cycle time per part was about 5 minutes, and one minute of cooling time was required after each shot.<\/p>\n<\/div>
1 day<\/h3><\/div>Demolding<\/strong><\/h3><\/div>Nexa3D’s alkaline solution was used to demold these parts in just one day.<\/p>\n
This time can be optimized by redesigning the mould, by removing part of the mould before demoulding or by removing the part directly, if possible.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
Total time to the injection-molded part:<\/strong><\/h2><\/div>89 minutes + 1 day demolding<\/h2><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div>Observations<\/strong><\/h3><\/div>\n- Designing the mold is a simple process, similar to building a mold box around the design, and then it becomes a cavity.<\/li>\n
- The blue HDPE material from PepsiCo filled the molds well. We have also tested other materials such as PEEK and carbon-filled nylon.<\/li>\n
- Optimization of the demoulding process is recommended for further iterations. The more material that can be removed or reused, the faster the process will run.<\/li>\n
- Standard material data for shaping, settings, pressure, temperatures and more.<\/li>\n
- For most team members, early hands-on testing to verify assembly and performance using parts that come out of the mold first is valuable. This includes materials, design, processes and compliance with regulations. If required, the free-form injection molding process enables further iterations on the same day.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>
The challenge<\/strong><\/h3><\/div>Conventional tools lack design freedom and speed.<\/p>\n<\/div>
Solution<\/strong><\/h3><\/div>3D-printed tools enable unprecedented speed and design freedom in the desired customer-specific materials.<\/p>\n
A classic bottle cap for your beloved Pepsi. The material used for this project is PepsiCo blue HDPE.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>
<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/span><\/div><\/span><\/div><\/span><\/div><\/span><\/div><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div>Construction<\/strong><\/h3><\/div>The design of bottle closures is often unique and brand-specific and presents an additional challenge as the inner part of the closure has critical features.<\/p>\n<\/div>
60 minutes<\/h3><\/div>Mold making<\/strong><\/h3><\/div>Once the design is complete, the digital design (STEP file) is converted into a mold design by turning the part into a cavity in a block of material and then adding the inlet(s) and the first vent.<\/p>\n
The two-part first draft enables quick visual quality assurance.<\/p>\n<\/div>
24 minutes<\/h3><\/div>Print tools<\/strong><\/h3><\/div>The moulds were printed with a resolution of 100 \u03bcm to ensure good mould quality and at the same time optimize the setup for fast production.<\/p>\n<\/div>
5 minutes<\/h3><\/div>Freeform Injection Molding (FIM)<\/strong><\/h3><\/div>The parts were molded on a 7-ton babyplast. However, the molds work hand in hand with each installed basic molding unit.<\/p>\n
The cycle time per part was about 5 minutes, and one minute of cooling time was required after each shot.<\/p>\n<\/div>
1 day<\/h3><\/div>Demolding<\/strong><\/h3><\/div>Nexa3D’s alkaline solution was used to demold these parts in just one day.<\/p>\n
This time can be optimized by redesigning the mould, by removing part of the mould before demoulding or by removing the part directly, if possible.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
Total time to the injection-molded part:<\/strong><\/h2><\/div>89 minutes + 1 day demolding<\/h2><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div>Observations<\/strong><\/h3><\/div>\n- Designing the mold is a simple process, similar to building a mold box around the design, and then it becomes a cavity.<\/li>\n
- The blue HDPE material from PepsiCo filled the molds well. We have also tested other materials such as PEEK and carbon-filled nylon.<\/li>\n
- Optimization of the demoulding process is recommended for further iterations. The more material that can be removed or reused, the faster the process will run.<\/li>\n
- Standard material data for shaping, settings, pressure, temperatures and more.<\/li>\n
- For most team members, early hands-on testing to verify assembly and performance using parts that come out of the mold first is valuable. This includes materials, design, processes and compliance with regulations. If required, the free-form injection molding process enables further iterations on the same day.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>
Conventional tools lack design freedom and speed.<\/p>\n<\/div>
Solution<\/strong><\/h3><\/div>3D-printed tools enable unprecedented speed and design freedom in the desired customer-specific materials.<\/p>\n
A classic bottle cap for your beloved Pepsi. The material used for this project is PepsiCo blue HDPE.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>
<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/span><\/div><\/span><\/div><\/span><\/div><\/span><\/div><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div>Construction<\/strong><\/h3><\/div>The design of bottle closures is often unique and brand-specific and presents an additional challenge as the inner part of the closure has critical features.<\/p>\n<\/div>
60 minutes<\/h3><\/div>Mold making<\/strong><\/h3><\/div>Once the design is complete, the digital design (STEP file) is converted into a mold design by turning the part into a cavity in a block of material and then adding the inlet(s) and the first vent.<\/p>\n
The two-part first draft enables quick visual quality assurance.<\/p>\n<\/div>
24 minutes<\/h3><\/div>Print tools<\/strong><\/h3><\/div>The moulds were printed with a resolution of 100 \u03bcm to ensure good mould quality and at the same time optimize the setup for fast production.<\/p>\n<\/div>
5 minutes<\/h3><\/div>Freeform Injection Molding (FIM)<\/strong><\/h3><\/div>The parts were molded on a 7-ton babyplast. However, the molds work hand in hand with each installed basic molding unit.<\/p>\n
The cycle time per part was about 5 minutes, and one minute of cooling time was required after each shot.<\/p>\n<\/div>
1 day<\/h3><\/div>Demolding<\/strong><\/h3><\/div>Nexa3D’s alkaline solution was used to demold these parts in just one day.<\/p>\n
This time can be optimized by redesigning the mould, by removing part of the mould before demoulding or by removing the part directly, if possible.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
Total time to the injection-molded part:<\/strong><\/h2><\/div>89 minutes + 1 day demolding<\/h2><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div>Observations<\/strong><\/h3><\/div>\n- Designing the mold is a simple process, similar to building a mold box around the design, and then it becomes a cavity.<\/li>\n
- The blue HDPE material from PepsiCo filled the molds well. We have also tested other materials such as PEEK and carbon-filled nylon.<\/li>\n
- Optimization of the demoulding process is recommended for further iterations. The more material that can be removed or reused, the faster the process will run.<\/li>\n
- Standard material data for shaping, settings, pressure, temperatures and more.<\/li>\n
- For most team members, early hands-on testing to verify assembly and performance using parts that come out of the mold first is valuable. This includes materials, design, processes and compliance with regulations. If required, the free-form injection molding process enables further iterations on the same day.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>
3D-printed tools enable unprecedented speed and design freedom in the desired customer-specific materials.<\/p>\n
A classic bottle cap for your beloved Pepsi. The material used for this project is PepsiCo blue HDPE.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>
<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/span><\/div><\/span><\/div><\/span><\/div><\/span><\/div><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div>Construction<\/strong><\/h3><\/div>The design of bottle closures is often unique and brand-specific and presents an additional challenge as the inner part of the closure has critical features.<\/p>\n<\/div>
60 minutes<\/h3><\/div>Mold making<\/strong><\/h3><\/div>Once the design is complete, the digital design (STEP file) is converted into a mold design by turning the part into a cavity in a block of material and then adding the inlet(s) and the first vent.<\/p>\n
The two-part first draft enables quick visual quality assurance.<\/p>\n<\/div>
24 minutes<\/h3><\/div>Print tools<\/strong><\/h3><\/div>The moulds were printed with a resolution of 100 \u03bcm to ensure good mould quality and at the same time optimize the setup for fast production.<\/p>\n<\/div>
5 minutes<\/h3><\/div>Freeform Injection Molding (FIM)<\/strong><\/h3><\/div>The parts were molded on a 7-ton babyplast. However, the molds work hand in hand with each installed basic molding unit.<\/p>\n
The cycle time per part was about 5 minutes, and one minute of cooling time was required after each shot.<\/p>\n<\/div>
1 day<\/h3><\/div>Demolding<\/strong><\/h3><\/div>Nexa3D’s alkaline solution was used to demold these parts in just one day.<\/p>\n
This time can be optimized by redesigning the mould, by removing part of the mould before demoulding or by removing the part directly, if possible.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
Total time to the injection-molded part:<\/strong><\/h2><\/div>89 minutes + 1 day demolding<\/h2><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div>Observations<\/strong><\/h3><\/div>\n- Designing the mold is a simple process, similar to building a mold box around the design, and then it becomes a cavity.<\/li>\n
- The blue HDPE material from PepsiCo filled the molds well. We have also tested other materials such as PEEK and carbon-filled nylon.<\/li>\n
- Optimization of the demoulding process is recommended for further iterations. The more material that can be removed or reused, the faster the process will run.<\/li>\n
- Standard material data for shaping, settings, pressure, temperatures and more.<\/li>\n
- For most team members, early hands-on testing to verify assembly and performance using parts that come out of the mold first is valuable. This includes materials, design, processes and compliance with regulations. If required, the free-form injection molding process enables further iterations on the same day.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>
The design of bottle closures is often unique and brand-specific and presents an additional challenge as the inner part of the closure has critical features.<\/p>\n<\/div>
60 minutes<\/h3><\/div>Mold making<\/strong><\/h3><\/div>Once the design is complete, the digital design (STEP file) is converted into a mold design by turning the part into a cavity in a block of material and then adding the inlet(s) and the first vent.<\/p>\n
The two-part first draft enables quick visual quality assurance.<\/p>\n<\/div>
24 minutes<\/h3><\/div>Print tools<\/strong><\/h3><\/div>The moulds were printed with a resolution of 100 \u03bcm to ensure good mould quality and at the same time optimize the setup for fast production.<\/p>\n<\/div>
5 minutes<\/h3><\/div>Freeform Injection Molding (FIM)<\/strong><\/h3><\/div>The parts were molded on a 7-ton babyplast. However, the molds work hand in hand with each installed basic molding unit.<\/p>\n
The cycle time per part was about 5 minutes, and one minute of cooling time was required after each shot.<\/p>\n<\/div>
1 day<\/h3><\/div>Demolding<\/strong><\/h3><\/div>Nexa3D’s alkaline solution was used to demold these parts in just one day.<\/p>\n
This time can be optimized by redesigning the mould, by removing part of the mould before demoulding or by removing the part directly, if possible.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
Total time to the injection-molded part:<\/strong><\/h2><\/div>89 minutes + 1 day demolding<\/h2><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div>Observations<\/strong><\/h3><\/div>\n- Designing the mold is a simple process, similar to building a mold box around the design, and then it becomes a cavity.<\/li>\n
- The blue HDPE material from PepsiCo filled the molds well. We have also tested other materials such as PEEK and carbon-filled nylon.<\/li>\n
- Optimization of the demoulding process is recommended for further iterations. The more material that can be removed or reused, the faster the process will run.<\/li>\n
- Standard material data for shaping, settings, pressure, temperatures and more.<\/li>\n
- For most team members, early hands-on testing to verify assembly and performance using parts that come out of the mold first is valuable. This includes materials, design, processes and compliance with regulations. If required, the free-form injection molding process enables further iterations on the same day.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>
Mold making<\/strong><\/h3><\/div>Once the design is complete, the digital design (STEP file) is converted into a mold design by turning the part into a cavity in a block of material and then adding the inlet(s) and the first vent.<\/p>\n
The two-part first draft enables quick visual quality assurance.<\/p>\n<\/div>
24 minutes<\/h3><\/div>Print tools<\/strong><\/h3><\/div>The moulds were printed with a resolution of 100 \u03bcm to ensure good mould quality and at the same time optimize the setup for fast production.<\/p>\n<\/div>
5 minutes<\/h3><\/div>Freeform Injection Molding (FIM)<\/strong><\/h3><\/div>The parts were molded on a 7-ton babyplast. However, the molds work hand in hand with each installed basic molding unit.<\/p>\n
The cycle time per part was about 5 minutes, and one minute of cooling time was required after each shot.<\/p>\n<\/div>
1 day<\/h3><\/div>Demolding<\/strong><\/h3><\/div>Nexa3D’s alkaline solution was used to demold these parts in just one day.<\/p>\n
This time can be optimized by redesigning the mould, by removing part of the mould before demoulding or by removing the part directly, if possible.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
Total time to the injection-molded part:<\/strong><\/h2><\/div>89 minutes + 1 day demolding<\/h2><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div>Observations<\/strong><\/h3><\/div>\n- Designing the mold is a simple process, similar to building a mold box around the design, and then it becomes a cavity.<\/li>\n
- The blue HDPE material from PepsiCo filled the molds well. We have also tested other materials such as PEEK and carbon-filled nylon.<\/li>\n
- Optimization of the demoulding process is recommended for further iterations. The more material that can be removed or reused, the faster the process will run.<\/li>\n
- Standard material data for shaping, settings, pressure, temperatures and more.<\/li>\n
- For most team members, early hands-on testing to verify assembly and performance using parts that come out of the mold first is valuable. This includes materials, design, processes and compliance with regulations. If required, the free-form injection molding process enables further iterations on the same day.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>
Once the design is complete, the digital design (STEP file) is converted into a mold design by turning the part into a cavity in a block of material and then adding the inlet(s) and the first vent.<\/p>\n
The two-part first draft enables quick visual quality assurance.<\/p>\n<\/div>
24 minutes<\/h3><\/div>Print tools<\/strong><\/h3><\/div>The moulds were printed with a resolution of 100 \u03bcm to ensure good mould quality and at the same time optimize the setup for fast production.<\/p>\n<\/div>
5 minutes<\/h3><\/div>Freeform Injection Molding (FIM)<\/strong><\/h3><\/div>The parts were molded on a 7-ton babyplast. However, the molds work hand in hand with each installed basic molding unit.<\/p>\n
The cycle time per part was about 5 minutes, and one minute of cooling time was required after each shot.<\/p>\n<\/div>
1 day<\/h3><\/div>Demolding<\/strong><\/h3><\/div>Nexa3D’s alkaline solution was used to demold these parts in just one day.<\/p>\n
This time can be optimized by redesigning the mould, by removing part of the mould before demoulding or by removing the part directly, if possible.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
Total time to the injection-molded part:<\/strong><\/h2><\/div>89 minutes + 1 day demolding<\/h2><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div>Observations<\/strong><\/h3><\/div>\n- Designing the mold is a simple process, similar to building a mold box around the design, and then it becomes a cavity.<\/li>\n
- The blue HDPE material from PepsiCo filled the molds well. We have also tested other materials such as PEEK and carbon-filled nylon.<\/li>\n
- Optimization of the demoulding process is recommended for further iterations. The more material that can be removed or reused, the faster the process will run.<\/li>\n
- Standard material data for shaping, settings, pressure, temperatures and more.<\/li>\n
- For most team members, early hands-on testing to verify assembly and performance using parts that come out of the mold first is valuable. This includes materials, design, processes and compliance with regulations. If required, the free-form injection molding process enables further iterations on the same day.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>
Print tools<\/strong><\/h3><\/div>The moulds were printed with a resolution of 100 \u03bcm to ensure good mould quality and at the same time optimize the setup for fast production.<\/p>\n<\/div>
5 minutes<\/h3><\/div>Freeform Injection Molding (FIM)<\/strong><\/h3><\/div>The parts were molded on a 7-ton babyplast. However, the molds work hand in hand with each installed basic molding unit.<\/p>\n
The cycle time per part was about 5 minutes, and one minute of cooling time was required after each shot.<\/p>\n<\/div>
1 day<\/h3><\/div>Demolding<\/strong><\/h3><\/div>Nexa3D’s alkaline solution was used to demold these parts in just one day.<\/p>\n
This time can be optimized by redesigning the mould, by removing part of the mould before demoulding or by removing the part directly, if possible.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
Total time to the injection-molded part:<\/strong><\/h2><\/div>89 minutes + 1 day demolding<\/h2><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div>Observations<\/strong><\/h3><\/div>\n- Designing the mold is a simple process, similar to building a mold box around the design, and then it becomes a cavity.<\/li>\n
- The blue HDPE material from PepsiCo filled the molds well. We have also tested other materials such as PEEK and carbon-filled nylon.<\/li>\n
- Optimization of the demoulding process is recommended for further iterations. The more material that can be removed or reused, the faster the process will run.<\/li>\n
- Standard material data for shaping, settings, pressure, temperatures and more.<\/li>\n
- For most team members, early hands-on testing to verify assembly and performance using parts that come out of the mold first is valuable. This includes materials, design, processes and compliance with regulations. If required, the free-form injection molding process enables further iterations on the same day.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>
The moulds were printed with a resolution of 100 \u03bcm to ensure good mould quality and at the same time optimize the setup for fast production.<\/p>\n<\/div>
5 minutes<\/h3><\/div>Freeform Injection Molding (FIM)<\/strong><\/h3><\/div>The parts were molded on a 7-ton babyplast. However, the molds work hand in hand with each installed basic molding unit.<\/p>\n
The cycle time per part was about 5 minutes, and one minute of cooling time was required after each shot.<\/p>\n<\/div>
1 day<\/h3><\/div>Demolding<\/strong><\/h3><\/div>Nexa3D’s alkaline solution was used to demold these parts in just one day.<\/p>\n
This time can be optimized by redesigning the mould, by removing part of the mould before demoulding or by removing the part directly, if possible.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
Total time to the injection-molded part:<\/strong><\/h2><\/div>89 minutes + 1 day demolding<\/h2><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div>Observations<\/strong><\/h3><\/div>\n- Designing the mold is a simple process, similar to building a mold box around the design, and then it becomes a cavity.<\/li>\n
- The blue HDPE material from PepsiCo filled the molds well. We have also tested other materials such as PEEK and carbon-filled nylon.<\/li>\n
- Optimization of the demoulding process is recommended for further iterations. The more material that can be removed or reused, the faster the process will run.<\/li>\n
- Standard material data for shaping, settings, pressure, temperatures and more.<\/li>\n
- For most team members, early hands-on testing to verify assembly and performance using parts that come out of the mold first is valuable. This includes materials, design, processes and compliance with regulations. If required, the free-form injection molding process enables further iterations on the same day.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>
Freeform Injection Molding (FIM)<\/strong><\/h3><\/div>The parts were molded on a 7-ton babyplast. However, the molds work hand in hand with each installed basic molding unit.<\/p>\n
The cycle time per part was about 5 minutes, and one minute of cooling time was required after each shot.<\/p>\n<\/div>
1 day<\/h3><\/div>Demolding<\/strong><\/h3><\/div>Nexa3D’s alkaline solution was used to demold these parts in just one day.<\/p>\n
This time can be optimized by redesigning the mould, by removing part of the mould before demoulding or by removing the part directly, if possible.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
Total time to the injection-molded part:<\/strong><\/h2><\/div>89 minutes + 1 day demolding<\/h2><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div>Observations<\/strong><\/h3><\/div>\n- Designing the mold is a simple process, similar to building a mold box around the design, and then it becomes a cavity.<\/li>\n
- The blue HDPE material from PepsiCo filled the molds well. We have also tested other materials such as PEEK and carbon-filled nylon.<\/li>\n
- Optimization of the demoulding process is recommended for further iterations. The more material that can be removed or reused, the faster the process will run.<\/li>\n
- Standard material data for shaping, settings, pressure, temperatures and more.<\/li>\n
- For most team members, early hands-on testing to verify assembly and performance using parts that come out of the mold first is valuable. This includes materials, design, processes and compliance with regulations. If required, the free-form injection molding process enables further iterations on the same day.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>
The parts were molded on a 7-ton babyplast. However, the molds work hand in hand with each installed basic molding unit.<\/p>\n
The cycle time per part was about 5 minutes, and one minute of cooling time was required after each shot.<\/p>\n<\/div>
1 day<\/h3><\/div>Demolding<\/strong><\/h3><\/div>Nexa3D’s alkaline solution was used to demold these parts in just one day.<\/p>\n
This time can be optimized by redesigning the mould, by removing part of the mould before demoulding or by removing the part directly, if possible.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
Total time to the injection-molded part:<\/strong><\/h2><\/div>89 minutes + 1 day demolding<\/h2><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div>Observations<\/strong><\/h3><\/div>\n- Designing the mold is a simple process, similar to building a mold box around the design, and then it becomes a cavity.<\/li>\n
- The blue HDPE material from PepsiCo filled the molds well. We have also tested other materials such as PEEK and carbon-filled nylon.<\/li>\n
- Optimization of the demoulding process is recommended for further iterations. The more material that can be removed or reused, the faster the process will run.<\/li>\n
- Standard material data for shaping, settings, pressure, temperatures and more.<\/li>\n
- For most team members, early hands-on testing to verify assembly and performance using parts that come out of the mold first is valuable. This includes materials, design, processes and compliance with regulations. If required, the free-form injection molding process enables further iterations on the same day.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>
Demolding<\/strong><\/h3><\/div>Nexa3D’s alkaline solution was used to demold these parts in just one day.<\/p>\n
This time can be optimized by redesigning the mould, by removing part of the mould before demoulding or by removing the part directly, if possible.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
Total time to the injection-molded part:<\/strong><\/h2><\/div>89 minutes + 1 day demolding<\/h2><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div>Observations<\/strong><\/h3><\/div>\n- Designing the mold is a simple process, similar to building a mold box around the design, and then it becomes a cavity.<\/li>\n
- The blue HDPE material from PepsiCo filled the molds well. We have also tested other materials such as PEEK and carbon-filled nylon.<\/li>\n
- Optimization of the demoulding process is recommended for further iterations. The more material that can be removed or reused, the faster the process will run.<\/li>\n
- Standard material data for shaping, settings, pressure, temperatures and more.<\/li>\n
- For most team members, early hands-on testing to verify assembly and performance using parts that come out of the mold first is valuable. This includes materials, design, processes and compliance with regulations. If required, the free-form injection molding process enables further iterations on the same day.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>
Nexa3D’s alkaline solution was used to demold these parts in just one day.<\/p>\n
This time can be optimized by redesigning the mould, by removing part of the mould before demoulding or by removing the part directly, if possible.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
Total time to the injection-molded part:<\/strong><\/h2><\/div>89 minutes + 1 day demolding<\/h2><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div>Observations<\/strong><\/h3><\/div>\n- Designing the mold is a simple process, similar to building a mold box around the design, and then it becomes a cavity.<\/li>\n
- The blue HDPE material from PepsiCo filled the molds well. We have also tested other materials such as PEEK and carbon-filled nylon.<\/li>\n
- Optimization of the demoulding process is recommended for further iterations. The more material that can be removed or reused, the faster the process will run.<\/li>\n
- Standard material data for shaping, settings, pressure, temperatures and more.<\/li>\n
- For most team members, early hands-on testing to verify assembly and performance using parts that come out of the mold first is valuable. This includes materials, design, processes and compliance with regulations. If required, the free-form injection molding process enables further iterations on the same day.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>
89 minutes + 1 day demolding<\/h2><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div>Observations<\/strong><\/h3><\/div>\n- Designing the mold is a simple process, similar to building a mold box around the design, and then it becomes a cavity.<\/li>\n
- The blue HDPE material from PepsiCo filled the molds well. We have also tested other materials such as PEEK and carbon-filled nylon.<\/li>\n
- Optimization of the demoulding process is recommended for further iterations. The more material that can be removed or reused, the faster the process will run.<\/li>\n
- Standard material data for shaping, settings, pressure, temperatures and more.<\/li>\n
- For most team members, early hands-on testing to verify assembly and performance using parts that come out of the mold first is valuable. This includes materials, design, processes and compliance with regulations. If required, the free-form injection molding process enables further iterations on the same day.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>
<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div>Observations<\/strong><\/h3><\/div>\n- Designing the mold is a simple process, similar to building a mold box around the design, and then it becomes a cavity.<\/li>\n
- The blue HDPE material from PepsiCo filled the molds well. We have also tested other materials such as PEEK and carbon-filled nylon.<\/li>\n
- Optimization of the demoulding process is recommended for further iterations. The more material that can be removed or reused, the faster the process will run.<\/li>\n
- Standard material data for shaping, settings, pressure, temperatures and more.<\/li>\n
- For most team members, early hands-on testing to verify assembly and performance using parts that come out of the mold first is valuable. This includes materials, design, processes and compliance with regulations. If required, the free-form injection molding process enables further iterations on the same day.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>
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- Designing the mold is a simple process, similar to building a mold box around the design, and then it becomes a cavity.<\/li>\n
- The blue HDPE material from PepsiCo filled the molds well. We have also tested other materials such as PEEK and carbon-filled nylon.<\/li>\n
- Optimization of the demoulding process is recommended for further iterations. The more material that can be removed or reused, the faster the process will run.<\/li>\n
- Standard material data for shaping, settings, pressure, temperatures and more.<\/li>\n
- For most team members, early hands-on testing to verify assembly and performance using parts that come out of the mold first is valuable. This includes materials, design, processes and compliance with regulations. If required, the free-form injection molding process enables further iterations on the same day.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>