Helpful info & links
User created videos & product reviews
Short video clip demonstrating our Model B-100. Posted by Alex from Microfactory Coop (located in Canada).
https://twitter.com/i/status/1125849148664709122
Unboxing and video review of our Model B-100. Posted by Mokanaman https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8De78VX8qkE
Review of our Mix-Molder System. Posted by Sparx Engineering.
https://www.sparxeng.com/blog/chemical/desktop-polymer-mixing-system-injection-molder
YouTube video demonstrating our Model B-100 used in combination with a Formlabs 3D printer and Autodesk 360 software. Posted by Autodesk https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sX18__7qcDk
YouTube video of our (now obsolete) Model A-100 posted by Fathom https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a4u-pJmIUek
Companies that sell epoxy and RTV mold making supplies:
Smooth-On, Inc. http://www.smooth-on.com
Freeman Manufacturing & Supply Company http://www.freemansupply.com
Companies that manufacture 3D printers suitable for making 3D printed molds:
Formlabs (manufacturer of SLA type 3D printers) http://www.formlabs.com
Longer 3D (uses LCD light technology to cure the liquid resin) http://www.longer3D.com
Article explaining how the 3D printer curing technologies DLP and SLA differ from each other. Written by Formlabs.
https://formlabs.com/blog/resin-3d-printer-comparison-sla-vs-dlp/
Machinery related links for inventors:
TORMACH – Manufactures & sells a personal CNC machines http://www.tormach.com
CNC ZONE – Popular discussion forum for CNC machine users. https://www.cnczone.com/forums/
Technical info sources for plastics:
MATWEB – Has large data base of material data sheets for plastics and other materials. http://www.matweb.com
UL PROSPECTOR – Search engine for plastics. Also has free access to data sheets, articles, technical info. https://plastics.ulprospector.com/
OMNEXUS – Search engine for plastics. Also has free access to data sheets, articles, technical info. https://omnexus.specialchem.com/
Potential suppliers of plastic resin pellets:
RESIN DISTRIBUTORS
NOTE: Most resin distributors have a minimum order of 50 lbs. or 25 kg.
FORMERRA – Resin distributor http://www.formerra.com/
M HOLLAND – Resin distributor https://www.mholland.com/our-businesses/distribution
SHUMAN PLASTICS – Resin distributor https://shuman-plastics.com/
SEARCH TOOLS
THE PLASTICS EXCHANGE – Long (accurate?) list of suppliers, distributors, brokers and custom compounders of plastic resin pellets, chemical additives, colorants, etc. http://www.theplasticsexchange.com/Public/Links/LinksMain.aspx
Process related technical information:
Eliminating air bubbles, voids & blisters from injection molded parts. https://knowledge.ulprospector.com/1462/eliminate-bubbles-voids-sinks-blisters/
Short video describing different gate designs. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uazs9xQmbsY
Tutorial about how to design a fan gate. http://mould-technology.blogspot.com/2008/04/how-to-design-fan-gate-in-thermoplastic.html
Article entitled: 11 injection Molding defects and how to prevent them. https://www.intouch-quality.com/blog/injection-molding-defects-and-how-to-prevent
List of 11 common injection molding defects and some troubleshooting suggestions. https://www.elastron.com/en/blog/11-injection-molding-defects-and-troubleshooting#
Glossary of Injection Molding related terms. https://www.teampti.com/glossary-of-terms/
