The demand for custom, low-production molds for prototyping or seasonal products is on the rise. Traditional mold-making processes are costly and time intensive, creating barriers for manufacturers and artisans looking to capitalize on short-run production opportunities.
With resin printers like Formlabs, 3D printing solutions provide a fast, cost-effective, and precise way to create custom molds for low-production or highly customized needs. By implementing other tools, like 3D scanners, users can convert sculpted or other real-world shapes into CAD designs, changing how engineers and artisans are making products and going to market.
This 30-minute webinar will explore how 3D printing and scanning can change one’s approach to mold design and what can be possible with modern engineering tools. This session includes a demonstration of the end-to-end process, starting with scanning a sculpted object and ending with a ready-to-use printed prototype mold.
Topics include:
- Challenges of traditional mold-making for low-production runs or custom shapes
- Workflow to convert a 3D scan into a negative for CAD design
- 3D printing for rapid test designs and identifying issues before final production
- Preparing printed molds for end use
An audience Q&A session will follow the technical presentation.
Speaker:
Matthew Fisher, 3D Scanning Application Engineer, Hawk Ridge Systems
Matthew Fisher is an application engineer who specializes in all things 3D scanning. He began his career as a SOLIDWORKS user, and with extensive experience in 3D printing, Matthew now uses a variety of 3D scanners to inspect, reverse engineer, and create renders of products. With an interest in digital preservation, he also uses 3D scanning in his hobby, capturing unique finds around the city and parks. Matthew serves as Hawk Ridge Systems’ Technical Marketing Engineer.
Moderator:
Amanda Hosey, Editor, SAE Media Group
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