Mold & Die
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HBD Metal 3D printing transforms molding by enabling faster, more efficient production with innovative features like conformal cooling channels. These optimized internal cooling paths significantly reduce cycle times and enhance product quality, while improving durability and lowering costs.
How 3D Printing
is Making a Difference
Conformal Cooling for
Enhanced Heat Dissipation
- Advantage: 3D printing enables the design of conformal cooling channels that follow the mold geometry, improving heat dissipation efficiency.
- Problem Solved: Reduces cycle times, minimizes thermal stress, and improves product consistency by achieving uniform cooling across complex mold surfaces.
- Typical Application: Conformal Cooling Injection Mold
High-Efficiency Batch Production for
Precision Mold Components
- Advantage: LPBF technology enables rapid and precise batch manufacturing of intricate mold inserts and components.
- Problem Solved: Reduces lead times and machining costs for high-precision small mold components, improving overall production efficiency.
- Typical Application: Hot Runner Inserts
Microporous Structures for Ventilation
& Defect Reduction
- Advantage: Producing metal molds with integrated micropores improves air permeability to improve gas evacuation and prevent molding defects.
- Problem Solved: Eliminates issues like trapped air, burns, and surface defects in molded parts, enhancing mold performance and product quality.
- Typical Application: Air-Venting Shoe Mold
High-Resolution Surface Texturing for
Complex Patterns
- Advantage: Direct printing of intricate textures onto mold surfaces eliminates the need for secondary etching or machining.
- Problem Solved: Reduces processing steps and enables highly detailed textures with consistent quality, even for complex geometries.
- Typical Application: Aluminum Alloy Patterned Sole Mold
Recommended Models
HBD 350
Build Volume :
325mm × 325mm × 400mm
(height incl. build plate)
Laser Power :
2 Lasers, 500W/1000W
4 Lasers, 500W/1000W
HBD 400
Build Volume :
350mm × 400mm × 400mm
(height incl. build plate)
Laser Power :
4 Lasers, 500W/1000W
6 Lasers, 500W/1000W
HBD 500
Build Volume :
430mm × 520mm × 520mm
(height incl. build plate)
Laser Power :
2 Lasers, 500W/1000W
3 Lasers, 500W/1000W
HBD 350
Build Volume :
325mm × 325mm × 400mm (height incl. build plate)
Laser Power :
2 Lasers, 500W/1000W
4 Lasers, 500W/1000W
Build Volume
158mmx 100mm
Laser Power
1 Laser, 300W
2 Lasers,300W
2 Lasers,300W
HBD 400
Build Volume :
350mm × 400mm × 400mm (height incl. build plate)
Laser Power :
4 Lasers, 500W/1000W
6 Lasers, 500W/1000W
Build Volume
158mmx 100mm
Laser Power
1 Laser, 300W
2 Lasers,300W
2 Lasers,300W
HBD 500
Build Volume :
430mm × 520mm × 520mm (height incl. build plate)
Laser Power :
2 Lasers, 500W/1000W
3 Lasers, 500W/1000W
Build Volume
158mmx 100mm
Laser Power
1 Laser, 300W
2 Lasers,300W
2 Lasers,300W
The Right Materials for the
Perfect Mold & Die Solution
Stainless Steel
(316L)
Why Choose It:
Excellent corrosion resistance and good machinability—ideal for molds exposed to humid or corrosive environments.
Best For:
Injection molds, die-casting molds, and tooling exposed to chemicals or moisture.
Maraging Steel
(C300)
Why Choose It :
High strength, superior toughness, and excellent wear resistance—perfect for high-performance molds and dies.
Best For :
Injection molds, high-stress tooling, and forming dies.
Corrax
(CX)
Why Choose It :
Outstanding corrosion resistance, high hardness, and excellent polishability—suitable for demanding mold applications.
Best For :
Plastic injection molds, precision tooling, and high-humidity mold environments.
Aluminum Alloy
(AlSi10Mg)
Why Choose It :
Lightweight, thermally conductive, and easy to machine—great for rapid prototyping and heat-efficient mold designs.
Best For :
Prototype molds, heat transfer components, and lightweight mold inserts.
Stainless Steel
(316L)
Why Choose It :
Excellent corrosion resistance and good machinability—ideal for molds exposed to humid or corrosive environments.
Best For :
Injection molds, die-casting molds, and tooling exposed to chemicals or moisture.
Stainless Steel
(17-4 PH)
Why Choose It :
High strength, hardness, and corrosion resistance—ensuring long-lasting mold performance.
Best For :
Injection molds, die-casting tools, and wear-resistant tooling.
Stainless Steel
(15-5 PH)
Why Choose It :
Similar to 17-4 PH but with improved toughness and mechanical properties—ideal for precision mold applications.
Best For :
High-precision dies, injection molds, and structural mold components.
Trusted by Industry Leaders
Partners and Clients
“With HBD’s conformal cooling channel mold inserts, we significantly improved efficiency—cutting cooling time, reducing molding cycles, and increasing our daily output from 19,862 to 25,043 units. This optimization enhanced both product quality and design flexibility, giving us a stronger edge in industry competition.”
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