A world-first new technology for molding real models of thermoplastic resin without molds.
- Mold a real model of thermoplastic resin using a silicone rubber mold. No mold required. - Quickly and inexpensively produce real models with the same performance as actual products through injection molding. - Enables molding with the desired grade of thermoplastic resin. - Supports small-lot, diverse production. Suitable for variations and frequent deliveries.
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What is optical molding? Optical molding is the world's first new technology that uses silicone rubber molds to shape actual models of thermoplastic resins. Thermoplastic resin, used as molding material for mass production, is made into fine particles and filled into a silicone mold. While applying vacuum compression, near-infrared light irradiated from the outside passes through the silicone rubber mold, heating and melting the fine particle material placed inside the mold to shape it. This method allows for the rapid and cost-effective production of actual models with the same performance as products made by injection molding.
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Until now, the premise for molding thermoplastic resins at the prototype stage was to create molds. However, with "light molding," it has become possible to use silicone rubber molds by leveraging the vacuum casting technology that was used in traditional prototyping. In addition to the molding materials in our inventory, we can also use customer-specified pellet materials for final prototypes, which helps in improving issues and evaluating materials at an early stage before transitioning to mold production. 【Some of the materials used】 - ABS (Techno Polymer, 330LABS) - GPPS (PS Japan, SPG10) - PP, HDPE, LDPE, LLPE (Japan Polypropylene, Novatec) - POM (Polyplastic, Duracon) - ABS/GF (Techno Polymer, 130GF20) - PC/GF (Mitsubishi Engineering Plastics, U-PILON) - PC/ABS (Teijin, Multilon)
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Fill the crushed micro pellets into the silicone rubber mold.
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Heat is applied to the equipment to melt the pellets.
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Performing die cutting, finishing, and post-processing. Ideal for checking hinge shapes and more.
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We offer a wide variety of resin options. If you try, we can also crush and mold the pellet materials according to your requests, such as ABS, PP, PC/ABS, LDPE, LLPE, HDPE, POM, and more.
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We believe that the greatest value we can provide to our customers is "time-saving," and we are constantly working on reforming our awareness of time. In recent years, our "time-saving technologies" have gained recognition not only in the industrial sector for development support but also in the medical field. All employees think from the client's perspective, contributing to customers and society with our exceptional advanced manufacturing technologies in this rapidly changing era. We believe this is the mission entrusted to us. As a frontrunner in 3D engineering, we will always lead our customers and grow into a "shining company" together with our valued clients through cutting-edge technologies that exceed expectations. Please look forward to this ever-evolving group of engineers.