Metal 3D Printing Solutions for Tooling

Selective Laser Melting (SLM) is increasingly embraced within the mold and tool industry. The geometric freedom brought by additive manufacturing has been leveraged to create innovative designs, components, and products with unprecedented complexity and functionality. Besides, SLM offers rapid prototyping capabilities that allow manufacturers to quickly iterate designs and produce prototypes for testing and validation, significantly accelerating development cycle. Time savings and streamlined processes not only enhance efficiency but also lead to cost reductions in the production of small-volume products.

SUCCESSFUL STORIES
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    Electric Toothbrush Mold with Conformal Cooling Channels
    Product Name: Electric Toothbrush Mold
    Machine Model: Laseradd SLM 280
    Material: CX-Mold Steel
    Layer Thickness: 0.05 mm
    Print Time: 12 hours
    This project involved the production of an electric toothbrush mold with conformal cooling channels. The conformal cooling channels were designed to improve the cooling efficiency of the mold, resulting in shorter cycle times and improved product quality. The mold was printed in aluminum alloy using the Laseradd SLM 280 machine. The printing process took 12 hours, and the mold was then post-processed and put into production.
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    E-cigarette Mold with Conformal Cooling Channels
    Product Name: E-cigarette Mold
    Machine Model: Laseradd SLM 490
    Material: Stainless steel 17-4PH
    Layer Thickness: 0.03 mm
    Print Time: 18 hours
    This project involved the production of an e-cigarette mold with conformal cooling channels. The conformal cooling channels were designed to improve the cooling efficiency of the mold, resulting in shorter cycle times and improved product quality. The mold was printed in stainless steel using the Laseradd SLM 150 machine. The printing process took 18 hours, and the mold was then post-processed and put into production.
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    Customized Shoe Mold
    Machine Model: Laseradd SLM M490
    Material: Stainless steel 316L
    Layer Thickness: 0.02 mm
    Build Time: 24 hours
    The integration of 3D metal printing in shoe mold creation revolutionizes footwear manufacturing. Its design flexibility enables intricate and customized molds, while the incorporation of conformal cooling channels optimizes production efficiency. Faster prototyping and reduced cycle times enhance innovation and competitiveness, ultimately improving product quality and market responsiveness in the industry.

Laseradd Materials for Tooling Applications

Laseradd offers a wide range of qualified metal powders compatible with our SLM systems. All materials provided by Laseradd are qualified for their chemistry, spherical structure, particle size distribution, dryness, and flowability.

OUR MATERIAL PORTFOLIO COMPRISES

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    Fe-Based Alloys: 316L (1.4404), 1.2709, H13 (1.2344)

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    Co-Based Alloys: CuNi2SiCr

OUR MATERIAL PORTFOLIO COMPRISES
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