OPTIMIZING MOLD INSERTS WITH ADDITIVE MANUFACTURING

By investing in a Nikon SLM® 280 2.0, Omni Mold reimagined the cooling channel within their mold inserts, leveraging AM to create complex, conformal cooling channels that efficiently targeted hotspot areas. The result was a significant improvement in cooling efficiency, leading to uniform cooling, enhanced part quality, minimized distortion, and shorter cycle times.

Key Benefits:

• 88.75% reduction in print time: From 120 hours to just 19.5 hours using a hybrid printing method.
• 44% reduction in molding cycle time: From 45 seconds to 25 seconds.

The SLM® 280 2.0 proved essential in this transformation. Its robust, multi-laser system and closed-loop powder handling enabled Omni Mold to meet customer requirements with shorter lead times and reduced costs. With Nikon SLM Solutions’ proprietary Free Float technology, Omni Mold now enjoys unprecedented design freedom, revolutionizing their manufacturing processes.

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