Aluminum vs 3D Printed Molds | PSI Urethanes Inc., Austin,TX Cast Urethane Manufacturers
Additive Manufacturing, commonly known as 3D printing, has advanced rapidly in recent years and companies are more readily incorporating 3D printing into their manufacturing solutions. These technologies have historically been limited to 3D prototype printing due to the cost of equipment and scalability constraints. However, in recent years 3D printing has demonstrated its ability to perform full-scale production. 3D printers have shown they are able to manufacture low, medium, and even large-scale production volumes in some cases.
Combination of Technologies
At PSI, 3D prototype printing is often used in conjunction with other manufacturing techniques to achieve an overall manufacturing strategy that is the most cost-effective for customers.
High Complexity
The Achilles heel of traditional manufacturing like CNC machining and injection molding is part complexity - these technologies often struggle with extremely complex components and tooling fabrication costs quickly escalate as complexity increases. The good news is that complexity is free with 3D printing - making 3D printing is an excellent solution for production involving very complex parts.
High Degree of Design Freedom
One of the big benefits of 3D printing is its ability to produce nearly any geometrical shape the designer can create as well as many surface textures that traditional manufacturing methods struggle with. 3D printing also provides unparalleled design freedom when it comes to materials including some plastics and metals that are specifically used for 3D printing technologies.
High Level of Customization
3D printing allows companies to design and manufacture endless levels of customization from the 3D prototype printing phase through production. Since 3D printing requires no equipment or tooling changes in between product runs, manufacturers can easily modify a design electronically to add additional customization with no lost production time - a win for both the customer and the manufacturer
Quick Time To Market
Since 3D printers only needs a new CAD input in order to manufacture a new product and do not require retooling or machine changes, production can start right away. This leads to significant time savings and is one of the most well-known benefits of using 3D printing technologies. 3D printing also allows designers to combine parts to cut down on assembly time, further reducing the time to market. It is safe to say that 3D printing minimizes the time to market and increases the speed of delivery - and faster manufacturing results in happy customers and lower production costs. 3D printing is an excellent choice when a fast time to market and quick product changes are critical.
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