3D printing VS injection molding
Whether it is life or industrial production, it is full of many plastic parts, such as soles, rubber bands, mouse wristbands, industrial gaskets, etc. The main processes for manufacturing elastic parts are injection molding service and 3D printing service . So if there is a need to make elastic parts, which process is better to choose? Compare their pros and cons, and you'll know. Injection molding process The heated liquid material is injected into the mold by pressure, and it solidifies after cooling. Molds are generally made of steel or aluminum. 1. Common materials Silicone, TPE, TPU 2. Advantages 1. Quickly complete mass production; 2. The parts have high precision and good material properties; 3. When the number of parts reaches a certain amount, the unit price is low. 3. Disadvantages 1. The mold cost is high; 2, the shape has certain restrictions. 3D printing service The commonly used FDM process is to make the material into a wire, send it in to ...