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3D printing for
Low volume production
now made affordable
Being able to print prototypes out of the same material as the final production part is invaluable. By 3D printing patterns and/or molds, you won't face the costs associated with traditional mold making. You’re also able to create one-off molds. Think of the difference that will make.
- Custom 3D printed molds
- Lost PLA casting
- Silicone molds
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Jeweler Paul Steenbrink uses 3D printing to fit test and cast highly personalized jewelry that's cost efficient and entirely unique to every customer.
Why choose an Ultimaker
for molds and casting?
- You can shorten tool development times to days instead of months
- It’s easy to precisely customize and tweak every part at no extra cost
- You’re able to create end-use parts of all shapes and sizes, whatever their complexity
- It’s environmentally friendly using 90% of the raw material creating next to no waste at all
Examples of molds and casting
3D printed part to metal part
Siemens now turns a 3D printed component into a final product cast in 316 grade stainless steel in 1-2 weeks instead of 16, saving time and costs.
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Casting high quality jewelry
Paul creates prototypes of a ring on his Ultimaker again and again until he’s happy. He then uses a mold to create the final ring.
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Unique food molds
Using 3D printed shapes as master for food-safe molds, not only expands the shapes you can create, but you can also print one-off designs for clients.
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Limitless molds & casting
with the Ultimaker 2+
A world of freedom awaits. With an Ultimaker 2+ everything becomes so much more time and cost-efficient, while allowing you to create highly unique products.
Meet the Ultimaker 2+