It can take as little as five days to create your prototypes so that you can handle potential compliance issues early on and bring your product to market faster. Both prototyping and medical device injection molding are carried out at our ISO-certified locations in Michigan.

Becoming part of Quickparts expands the capabilities and expertise Xcentric offers, delivering injection molding, CNC machining, and other critical services to customers across the globe.

When Xcentric does the plastic injection molding of medical parts for you, we always create second-to-none pieces with the needed functionality. In addition, our technical engineering team is here to render assistance during all phases of your project and provide design recommendations if necessary.

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Aluminum injection molds, with their lightweight, excellent thermal conductivity, and ease of processing, have become the ideal choice for rapid prototyping, small-batch production, and specific industry applications.

Aluminum injection molds refer to injection molds made from aluminum alloy, which are considered the best alternative to steel molds.

No matter how impeccable your pieces look on paper, they do not always translate into flawless parts. By leveraging the skills of the Xcentric team, you can achieve manufacturing perfection and streamline production while saving money and time.

While aluminum molds may not match steel molds in terms of durability and lifespan, they offer significant advantages in cost-effectiveness, production efficiency, and design flexibility.

Cost: Aluminum molds are cheaper to produce due to simpler processing, while steel molds are more expensive due to the need for higher precision and tougher materials.

The thin-walled parts formed from this alloy have high hardness and strength, and it is widely used in the aerospace industry.

The rear cylindrical diameter should be approximately φ30mm, connected to the mold cylinder through a specially designed steel frame.

Engineering plastics are deemed to be the materials of choice for prototypes and full-scale production for medical device components. They require less effort when it comes to the finishing stage and is contamination-resistant to ensure the end product’s safe uses.At Xcentric, we are happy to use engineering plastics and other commercially available materials or those supplied by you for your medical device components. When used as part of additive manufacturing or medical plastic molding, these materials are go-to options for implant positioning systems, drug delivery equipment, and housings for:

The production of automotive parts also extensively uses aluminum injection molds, including automotive components and communication parts.

Despite the multiple advantages that aluminum injection molds offer, their limitations in the injection molding process cannot be overlooked:

As an essential aluminum tool in injection molding, aluminum injection molds have a wide range of applications across various industries:

Compared to steel molds, the lifespan of aluminum molds is typically shorter, making them more suitable for small-batch production or prototyping.

We have worked with the leading manufacturers serving the healthcare industry for 25 years, including diagnostic laboratories and medical device companies. Our know-how in prototyping and medical device molding – coupled with our ever-growing production capacities here in the US – allows us to prototype, injection mold, and 3D-print parts of any complexity.

Material: Aluminum molds are made from lightweight aluminum alloy, offering good thermal conductivity, corrosion resistance, and ease of processing.

The number or height of the ribs should be determined based on specific conditions, and the rib thickness should be less than the mold wall thickness, generally around 5mm.‌‌‌

This balance ensures effective heat conduction and dissipation, avoids energy waste, and improves production efficiency.

As a combined company, Quickparts and Xcentric offer an in-house, end-to-end solution from first prototype to short-run production, offering more to capabilities and benefits to customers both domestically and worldwide.

Choose from over 40 stock materials for your medical components, or supply materials on your own to ensure the required mechanical properties!

From rapid prototyping to product creation at scale, Xcentric, together with Quickparts, brings speed and scale to your prototype, parts, and production projects.

Given that injection molding and additive manufacturing allows for consistent production, you are sure to avoid the risks of ill-fitting or improperly created implants and other parts with our services.

These products not only require a stylish appearance but also need excellent heat dissipation to ensure stability during high-performance operation.

As a result, aluminum molds are becoming increasingly favored in the injection molding industry, especially in situations where rapid prototyping and small-batch production are required, where their advantages are particularly pronounced.

Due to the inherent fragility of aluminum compared to steel, aluminum molds have a shorter lifespan, necessitating more frequent replacements and maintenance.

Cutting speeds are 40% higher than those of mold steel, resulting in smooth and glossy mold surfaces that allow for easier demolding.

Aluminum molds are approximately 50% lighter than steel molds, which reduces costs associated with manufacturing, assembly, and installation, as it eliminates the need for expensive lifting equipment.

The use of aluminum alloy can enhance the hardness and strength of the mold, while also offering significant advantages in reducing weight and improving thermal conductivity.

In summary，aluminum molds are best for low-cost, short-lifespan, high-precision needs, while steel molds are better for long-lifespan, high-volume production requiring high precision.

Excellent manufacturability is a must whether you are into the production of medical testing equipment, storage containers, or surgical tools. Otherwise, you may face warranty claims, litigation, and even the worst-case scenarios involving life-threatening concerns due to poorly made parts.

The thermal conductivity of aluminum alloy is 4-5 times that of steel, enabling more efficient heating or cooling, reducing energy consumption, and significantly shortening demolding time, which effectively enhances mold production efficiency.

Medical equipment has a lot to do with the quality of healthcare provided. That is why prototyping is a crucial part of the manufacturing process for validating design decisions and making modifications. If you want your components to perform at their best, look no further than Xcentric, a US-based medical plastic injection molding company.

Compared to traditional mold steel, the processing cycle of aluminum injection molds is shorter because aluminum alloy has excellent machinability.

As one of China’s leading injection mold manufacturers, FOWMOULD is committed to providing customized aluminum injection mold solutions, offering a one-stop service from mold design to manufacturing to meet the needs of various industries.

We offer extensive expertise in serving the medical industry through injection molding parts and prototypes, ensuring we meet your needs for every project.

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So, what are the unique characteristics of aluminum injection molds? When are they most suitable? In the following content, we will explore and answer these questions.

When frequent modifications to the mold design are required, aluminum molds are less adaptable than steel molds, making the modification process more challenging.

To extend the lifespan of aluminum molds, manufacturers sometimes apply nickel plating or other surface treatments to enhance their wear resistance and corrosion resistance, though this also increases costs.

When manufacturing aluminum molds, it is crucial to select the appropriate type of aluminum alloy based on the specific requirements of the mold.

Guide pins and bushings should be placed between the upper and lower steel frames for precise alignment, and bolts should be used to achieve the desired tightening or opening effect of the mold.

The merging of Quickparts and Xcentric helps support customers’ continued growth and proficiency through improved U.S.-based, in-house, and quick-turnaround production. From 3D printing to injection molding, we do it all.

Aluminum molds also have a significant presence in the packaging industry, particularly in the manufacturing of lightweight, durable, and efficient packaging containers, such as thin walled plastic containers and food packaging.

Generally , aluminum molds can withstand between 50,000 to 100,000 injection cycles, depending on the specific application.

This aluminum alloy has good machinability and high corrosion resistance, making it ideal for producing small and medium-sized injection molds.

The design of aluminum injection molds is a critical step in the injection molding process, influencing the performance, lifespan, and quality of the molded products.

They are ideal for small parts and boiler components. Steel molds, made from strong and hard steel, are suitable for large parts and plastic components due to their high strength and wear resistance.

The external fillet radius should range from R3 to 13mm, and the internal fillet radius should range from R1.5 to 6.5mm.

Aluminum injection molds are used to manufacture components for machinery and ships, which need to be highly durable and stable to withstand complex working environments.

After extended use, aluminum injection molds are prone to surface defects such as flashing, porosity, shrinkage, and warpage, which can affect product quality.

With Xcentric, you can use plastic, tool steel, and other materials for your molds and start with prototypes to get the approval of the FDA. Then, once you are ready for high-volume production, we can upgrade your molds for continuous performance to create multiple pieces with as little mold degradation as possible.

This is a high-strength, high-hardness aluminum alloy with excellent mechanical properties and machinability, making it suitable for producing large injection molds.

As an innovator of on-demand digital manufacturing, Xcentric offers rapid injection molding, CNC machining, and additive manufacturing services from their Michigan facilities in the USA.

Aluminum alloy materials are typically less expensive than imported mold steel, and the unit volume weight of aluminum alloy molds is only one-third that of mold steel.

Aluminum injection molds play a vital role in the production of electronic products, such as laptop cases, smartphone housings and frames, and tablet cases.

Injection molds are essential tools in the injection molding process, and traditionally, they are made from carbon steel. However, in certain production scenarios, where reducing weight and enhancing thermal conductivity are important, aluminum alloys are also considered as mold materials.