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Prototypes are most useful when they’re made of the same plastic as the final production part. And during product development, quick feedback is essential. But it’s hard to justify the cost to create injection moulded prototypes when they require the same expensive, time-consuming tooling as production parts — even though you only need a small quantity of parts for testing.
PolyJet 3D printed moulds are not production tools. But during the design and testing phase, they offer a clear advantage over conventional injection moulding. Product designers and manufacturers can use these moulds to perform thorough functional testing without worrying about cost-prohibitive tooling. Flaws based on the final production process, geometry or choice of plastic can be discovered early, when they are easiest to fix. This can reduce costly, time-consuming mould corrections, increase product innovation and speed product development.
As you consider your options for low-volume injection molding, talk to our experts. We can work with any production plastic material your project requires, but the most common options are listed on our site.
For detailed engineering specifications and considerations, including the advantages and disadvantages of using injection moulding for a variety of applications, read the Injection Moulding Design Guidelines.
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