Injection Molder
The injection molder is used to make multiple small plastic parts using a mold. In the Maker Lab, we have a LNS Technologies Model 150A injection molder.
Quick Reference
Training Required: Basic Training
Workspace: Mold cavity maximum size is 1.25 cubic inches
Materials: Plastics- ABS, Acetal, Polypropylene, TEP, LDPE, EVA
Material Fees: We have limited plastic pellets available for use. We also have an aluminum epoxy frame (Epoxy Frame product page) for creating molds.
Common Terminology: Sprue- the channel used to inject the plastic into the mold. This creates waste material that is removed from the part once injected.
PDF Links
Instructables Guide to Plastic Injection with Epoxy Mold
Instructables Guide to Plastic Injection with Aluminum Epoxy Mold
Video Links
Manufacture Information
LNS Technologies Techkits Website
Sample Projects
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Replica of 3D printed part Made an epoxy form for injecting into to replicate a 3D printed chess pawn. |
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