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This Instructable explains how to make real injection molded plastic parts using
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a simple hand-operated machine. I realize most of you reading this don't have injection/)
one of these machines, but I decided to post here anyway just to let all the
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Plastic Molds- An Intro
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Using Your 3D Printer to
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Experimenting with Small
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a) Plug in the machine. b) Turn on the power switch. c) Adjust the thermostat to
the desired temperature.
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a) Place a mold in the machine. b) Make sure the sprue hole on top of the mold
lines up exactly with the injection nozzle. c) Clamp the mold in place by turning
the vise handle clockwise.
NOTE:
Inexpensive homemade molds can be made using an epoxy or urethane resin.
Or, by machining a desired cavity into an aluminum block using a benchtop CNC
machine.
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Pour some plastic pellets into the injection tube. Wait until they melt (1-2
minutes).
Pull down on the handle with a quick, but steady motion. You will feel a solid
resistance when the mold cavity is full. Hold the handle there for a few seconds,
and then lift it back up until it locks place.
NOTES:
The downward force on the handle causes the injection nozzle to press down
tightly against the top of the mold, allowing the molten plastic to flow directly into
the sprue hole.
The time it takes to pull down the handle will vary, depending on how much
plastic you are injecting. A small part (1-2 grams) may only take about 2-3
seconds to inject (plus a few seconds holding time). A larger part (5-10 grams)
may take 10-15 seconds or longer to inject (plus a few seconds holding time).
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Wait for the molten plastic to cool in the mold for a short while (usually 5-30
seconds depending on size and shape of part). Then, unclamp the mold and
remove it from the machine. Then, separate the two mold halves from each
other.
Step 6: Remove the part from the mold
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a) Remove the part from the mold. b) Cut off the sprue, and trim away any
excess plastic (i.e. flash) there may be around the edges of your part.
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rcfreak2 (/member/rcfreak2/) says: 19 hours ago Reply (CTQCG50HQ6WF0IX)
Nice machine and simple!!! What material is used for the molds?
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Nice machine, would have been better if you gave some info or links to who
makes or sells
(/member/HarveyH44/) them. Wonder if you could use recycled plastic, just need to shred it
up. I work in a plastic factory for 5 years, the machines are huge. I've been making
pewter figurines for years, have dozens of molds, pretty sure the melt temp is
about the same as PET (470 degrees F).
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Here is another larger home size benchtop injection molding machine. You can
1 use it to make small and large parts for prototypes or short runs.
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Plastic is compressed from the top with a hydraulic ram instead of a manual
handle. There is also a digitally controlled temperature controller, and internal
plasticizer for quick color changes. At the bottom it uses a hydraulic clamp for
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Levon Fiore @ Medium Machinery, LLC see our
Small Manual Benchtop Plastic Injection Molding Machine
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if you ran out of plastic and had a million scratched CDs, you could scrape the
1 shiny surface off and cut the cd into chips for melting.
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Questions
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How much and how do you buy this machine?
How do you make plastic modes?
email me at rujunie@yahoo.com
Thanks for this instructable. I don't really like instructables that have a 'commercial
break' feelabout them but I have been looking for one of these (and by the way I
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also have the book mentioned in some of the other comments-very good too-worth
the money) as I don't want the hassle of getting a small industrial unit. So many
thanks
wyeastpapa (/member/wyeastpapa/) says: 5 years ago Reply (CQFV25KFNGG8F6D)
Check out linsay books. fo google dave gingery how to make your own injection
molder.
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hi can you tell me where i can acquire this machine i have uses for it in making
prototype
(/member/trapper23/)units rgards trapper23
where do you get pistons like that? I was thinking abt making a machine like this.
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thats pretty cool but theres no way in hell that i am spending 1500 on an injection
3 molding machine.... i mean, i'm a week or three away from goin all out and buying
(/member/John+Smith/)
a $975 mill with $500 bucks of tooling, (its around $1400 total), but... man thats
alot. i guess if you do production work, its easily justified. but you could build one.
Dave Gingery has a book on making one. There's several out there... ...
Nice Machine. Too bad about the price thought =P. I have seen a home made
8 version in The Home Shop Machinist. Plastic Injection Molding Machine Volume
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10 Issue 3, May 1991. Like HarveyH44 suggested it used recycled plastic. Tops of
milk jugs and such.
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