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Rapid prototyping and manufacturing is the technique of swiftly producing physical components or models with three-dimensional (3D) printing technology. With this technology, designers may use specialised software to produce a digital model of a part or product. The program then transfers the digital model to a 3D printer. It generates a physical reproduction of the component or product from a variety of materials, including plastic and metal. How does rapid prototyping and manufacturing work? Rapid prototyping and production begin with the construction of a digital 3D model using CAD software. The 3D model can be produced from scratch or scanned from an existing object with specialised technology. There are various types of 3D printing methods for quick prototyping and manufacturing, each having their own advantages and disadvantages. Some printers employ plastic ingredients that are melted and applied layer by layer until the finished product is complete. Other printers employ laser...

While plastic injection mould and Press mold maker can assist you in determining the size of the machine required to get the best results, a project designer or engineer can provide an accurate estimate based on some basic information. Knowing the approximate size of the machine required allows you to better locate a plastic injection moulded that will fulfil your demands. Plastic injection moulding presses are classed or graded according to tonnage, or more precisely, clamping pressure or force. Presses range in size from less than 5 tonnes of clamping pressure to more than 4000. A machine rated for 68 tonnes can produce 68 tonnes of clamping pressure.  This pressure maintains the mould closed throughout the injection process.  Too much or too little pressure might result in quality concerns. Too much or too little pressure can also result in flashing, which is when extra material forms on the component edge.  Pressure also affects the viscosity of the plastic utilised i...