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The Benefits of Using CNC Aluminum and 3D Injection Molding

Aug. 24, 2017
Sponsored by Proto Labs
For short production runs and prototyping, it is cost effective to use 3D printed molds or CNC aluminum molds versus traditional injection molding? What are the current advantages and drawbacks of traditional injection molding? What are the advantages of CNC-machined aluminum injection molds? What are the advantages of 3D printed injection molds?  Download FAQ's on The Benefits of Using CNC Aluminum and 3D Injection Molding sponsored by Proto Labs to get the answers to these questions and more.

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