A closer look at the advantages of conformal cooling

Technology A closer look at the advantages of conformal cooling

10.05.2013Editor: Eric Culp

HRS Flow can supply complicated cooling inserts made via additive manufacturing. The company discusses some of the advantages of such components produced with generative technology.

Related Companies

HRSflow, member of INglass

HASCO Hasenclever GmbH + Co KG

Meusburger Georg GmbH & Co. KG

These complex components show the breadth of design available to those who take advantage of additive manufacturing processes.
(Source: HRS Flow)

The use of inserts made with additive manufacturing offers an effective and uniform cooling method for injection moulds. These components improve the performance of the production process and play a key role in the final quality of the plastic parts

Optimised mould cooling using this technology results in:

Gallery

When it comes to conformal cooling, there is always more than meets the eye. . .

Reduced cycle times.

Improved aesthetic finish of the product thanks to a more uniform temperature of the cavity surface.

Reduced residual stress, and consequently less warpage of the finished part.

Selecting the right additive manufacturing process

To optimise mould cooling, HRS Flow proposes the use of Selective Laser Melting Technology, or SLM. Unlike traditional machine tool processes involving the removal of metal, SLM produces metal parts by the gradual addition of successive layers of laser-melted powder. The process provides greater design flexibility and a lower overall cost to produce the part.

(ID:39149100)