ArticlePolymers2025
Surface Treatment and Analysis of 3D-Printed Plastic Molds for Prototype and Small-Series Injection Molding.
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Abstract
Additive manufacturing (AM) has emerged as a promising technology for producing low-cost, customized tooling, particularly for prototyping and small-series injection molding. However, the inherent surface roughness and anisotropic properties of 3D-printed parts pose significant challenges for their direct use as functional mold inserts. This study investigates the effectiveness of various post-processing techniques on 3D-printed plastic inserts made from polyamide 12 (PA12) and glass bead-filled PA12 (PA12GB). The primary objective was to evaluate the impact of these surface treatments on the functional properties and service life of the mold inserts. A comprehensive analysis was conducted, including a detailed characterization of roughness using a confocal microscope, cross-sectional analysis to determine layer thickness, and tribological tests employing the ball-on-disc method to assess wear resistance. The study employed a modular injection mold and tested a range of surface finishing processes, including PostProcess Suspended Rotational Force (SRF) technology, metal decomposition coatings from HVM Plasma, and various methods from DyeMansion (Powershot S and Powerfuse). Results show a significant reduction in surface roughness across all methods. Notably, the vapor-based Powefuse treatment from DyeMansion achieved a surface roughness (R
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