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| Injection Mold Makers |
In spite of laser machines being
available in the market for years, there has been a lot of uncertainty towards
its application among injection mold
makers. In addition to apprehension towards implementing new technology,
there is also the cost concern that holds engineers back from using these
machines. As a matter of fact, for many processes in mold manufacturing, laser
machines are quite viable.
Today, the market offers some
excellent quality laser machines with precision cutting facilities, excellent
speeds and enhanced accuracy. This means that injection mold makers are now able to manufacture finer injections
molds at cheaper costs. These injection molders in return are able to
manufacture higher quality products made out of plastic and other material, and
it is even easier for engineers to conduct maintenance processes such as that
of injection molders purging.
Benefits of Laser Machines for Injection Mold Makers
1.
Ideal for
Vertical and Angular Walls - Laser cutting technologies make it extremely
simple for manufacturers to engrave and cut out intricate, miniscule and
shallow cavities. It makes engraving on complex curves easy and consistent,
without compromising on quality. With laser cutting capabilities, one can
easily engrave molds that have multiple vertical and angular walls.
2.
CAD
Support - Since the design of the mould is developed directly from a CAD
file, if your mold is expected to create intricate cores and cavities, laser
machines are an ideal investment for an injection
mold maker.
3.
Enhanced
Accuracy Levels – A laser cutting machine is designed to cut within
microns. With its capability to machine a wide range of angles and shapes, a
laser cutting machine guarantees enhanced levels of accuracy in your finished
products.
4.
Safety
– Provided engineers follow standard safety norms, laser cutting machines are
extremely safe to handle and work on.
5.
Increased
Production Turnover – Considering the efficiency and efficacy of laser
cutting machines, they are able to create molds much faster. This means that injection mold makers are able to
reduce manufacturing lead time and produce more quantities of better quality
molds.
In addition to
injection mold making for the plastic industry, laser cutting machines have
found their applications in a number of other areas such as small hone
machining, and shaped hole machining.
