Prototype blow mold

Prototype Blow Molds Made from Cast Resin... 

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M. Focke, B. Faltin, T. Hoesel, C. Mueller, J. Ducree, R. Zengerle, and F. von Stetten, Blow molding of polymer foils for rapid prototyping of microfluidic cartridges, 2008, pp. 988-990. 

The construction of the blow mold depends on the geometry and the volume of the product, on the required production, and on the degree of automation. Similar to the selection of the plastic, the construction must be looked from the point of view of productivity, process, and economy. Depending on the number of pieces required, blow molds can be classified into prototype and production molds. 

Control (CNC) machines. An additional technique is the formative method where material is reshaped rather than added or subtracted. However, material forming is more a manufacturing production technique rather than a prototyping method. For example, sheet forming and blow molding considered in Chapter 10 are forming... 

Extensive modelling and computer-aided engineering (CAE) work was conducted to help optimize the blow molded seatback design. A prototype of the design was produced and tested for luggage retention and seat belt pull. The results were very encouraging and led to the development and successful introduction of the... 

Aluminum is used for single molds, molds for prototypes, and large numbers of identical molds, as found on wheel-type blowing equipment or equipment with multiple die arrangements. (Regarding prototyping, it is best to utilize a material that the production mold will use to duplicate heat transfer conditions.) Aluminum may tend to distort after prolonged use. Thin areas, as at pinch-off areas, can wear in aluminum. 

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