Injection Molded, Reaction Injection Molding (RIM)

The pressures involved in these applications require that the nickel shells be reinforced. A conductive high-temperature epoxy is cast behind the mold to provide this support. The backside of the shell is wrapped in cooling lines and anchored into the metallic epoxy. The shell should be able to withstand 10 to 20 thousand shots.

The cooling cycle is exceptionably fast due to the contoured cooling lines. Alternative Rapid Tooling Technologies fall short in many categories. The epoxy, silicone cast tools and machinable composites wear out too quickly and require extremely long cooling cycles.

Powdered metal resins are used to cast tools. They involve long curing cycles and are often extremely brittle. The nickel tool can be produced within 2 weeks of receiving a modified prototype.

Advantages over Conventional Tooling
	Lower Cost
	Faster Time to Market
	Efficient Cooling/Heating
	Reduced Weight
	Durable Hard Nickel

Advantages over Alternative Rapid Tooling Methods:
	Accuracy
	Resistant to Wear
	Efficient Cooling Cycles
	Produce parts in any type of material

We feel this technology will revolutionize the plastic industry by making it more accessible for low volume production applications. It will also revolutionize the traditional design procedures by making it possible to produce several hundred prototypes for functionality testing purposes. New applications for this technology are emerging everyday.

Please contact us for more information on how our technology can help you.