{"id":1402,"date":"2025-02-07T08:33:02","date_gmt":"2025-02-07T07:33:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.amprintservice.com\/?p=1402"},"modified":"2025-02-07T08:54:23","modified_gmt":"2025-02-07T07:54:23","slug":"3d-printing-with-abs-injection-mold-quality","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.amprintservice.com\/en\/3d-utskrift-med-abs-i-formsprutnings-kvalitet\/","title":{"rendered":"3D printing with injection-molded ABS"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"translation-block\">We are proud to introduce the groundbreaking <strong>STEP (Selective Thermoplastic Electrophotographic Process)<\/strong> technology to our 3D printing offering. This is made possible through our partnership with Evolve Additive Solutions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a><\/a><strong>About Evolve Additive Solutions<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\"><strong>Evolve Additive Solutions<\/strong> is a leading manufacturer of 3D printers using STEP technology. The company was founded as a spin-off from Stratasys after more than 10 years of research and development. Headquartered in Minnetonka, Minnesota, USA, and with a Materials and Electrophotographic Technology Center in Rochester, New York, Evolve is a pioneer in additive manufacturing. The company holds over 150 granted patents and collaborates with industry leaders worldwide.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"381\" height=\"269\" src=\"https:\/\/www.amprintservice.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Production-Throughput-Automobile-Bracket-Assembly.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1409\" style=\"width:323px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.amprintservice.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Production-Throughput-Automobile-Bracket-Assembly.png 381w, https:\/\/www.amprintservice.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Production-Throughput-Automobile-Bracket-Assembly-300x212.png 300w, https:\/\/www.amprintservice.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Production-Throughput-Automobile-Bracket-Assembly-18x12.png 18w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 381px) 100vw, 381px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"302\" height=\"202\" src=\"https:\/\/www.amprintservice.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/High-Precision-Electronic-Housings-Snap-Fits-.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1408\" style=\"width:348px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.amprintservice.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/High-Precision-Electronic-Housings-Snap-Fits-.jpg 302w, https:\/\/www.amprintservice.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/High-Precision-Electronic-Housings-Snap-Fits--300x201.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.amprintservice.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/High-Precision-Electronic-Housings-Snap-Fits--18x12.jpg 18w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 302px) 100vw, 302px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>3D printing for all industries<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">The technology offers unmatched precision and quality, making it ideal for a variety of industries such as automotive, consumer electronics, medical technology and even aerospace. The ability to produce parts in <strong>ABS plastic<\/strong> that exhibit properties close to those obtained through injection molding opens up new possibilities for rapid prototyping and mass production.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a><\/a><strong>Why choose STEP?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>STEP prints the finest details of all additive processes<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>STEP achieves the best dimensional tolerances of all additive processes<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Very low built-in stress = high flatness<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>No restrictions on maximum wall thickness<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Packing density &gt; 50%, increasing productivity<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a><\/a><strong>Features of STEP prints:<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"translation-block\"><strong>Print accuracy:<\/strong> &lt;0.15mm<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"translation-block\"><strong>Layer thickness:<\/strong> 13 \u03bcm<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"translation-block\"><strong>Minimum wall thickness:<\/strong> 0.2 mm<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"translation-block\"><strong>Minimum detail size:<\/strong> 40 \u03bcm<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"translation-block\"><strong>Surface finish (Ra):<\/strong> 3-6 \u03bcm without further finishing<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized is-style-default\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.amprintservice.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/ABS-injection-molding-vs-3D-1024x683.png\" alt=\"Step-printed-abs-vs-injection\" class=\"wp-image-1406\" style=\"width:525px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.amprintservice.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/ABS-injection-molding-vs-3D-1024x683.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.amprintservice.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/ABS-injection-molding-vs-3D-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/www.amprintservice.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/ABS-injection-molding-vs-3D-768x513.png 768w, https:\/\/www.amprintservice.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/ABS-injection-molding-vs-3D-18x12.png 18w, https:\/\/www.amprintservice.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/ABS-injection-molding-vs-3D.png 1248w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a><\/a><strong>3D printing in injection molding quality<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>STEP technology combines the benefits of additive manufacturing and injection molding by using heat, pressure, and cooling that mimics the injection molding process. The result? Parts with high density, excellent mechanical strength, and perfect flatness thanks to minimal internal stress.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a><\/a><strong>Real-world applications<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>From manufacturing complex electronics housings to precision automotive components, STEP delivers results:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"translation-block\"><strong>Automotive industry:<\/strong> Manufacturing of durable ABS fasteners and mounting parts.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"translation-block\"><strong>Consumer Electronics:<\/strong> Rapid production of 3,040 fixtures in just 14 working days.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"translation-block\"><strong>Industrial applications:<\/strong> Fully sealed ABS components for irrigation systems.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a><\/a><strong>Benefits for your business<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"translation-block\"><strong>Fast production:<\/strong> Reduce lead time by up to 80% compared to traditional methods.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"translation-block\"><strong>Cost efficiency:<\/strong> Significant savings on tooling costs.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"translation-block\"><strong>Durability:<\/strong> Production of durable parts without the need for expensive tool changes.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">Discover what you can achieve with STEP technology!<a href=\"https:\/\/www.amprintservice.com\/en\/contact\/\" target=\"_self\"> Contact us<\/a> for more information.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"377\" height=\"269\" src=\"https:\/\/www.amprintservice.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Best-in-Class-Surface-Finish-Textures-.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1411\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.amprintservice.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Best-in-Class-Surface-Finish-Textures-.png 377w, https:\/\/www.amprintservice.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Best-in-Class-Surface-Finish-Textures--300x214.png 300w, https:\/\/www.amprintservice.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Best-in-Class-Surface-Finish-Textures--18x12.png 18w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 377px) 100vw, 377px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"376\" height=\"292\" src=\"https:\/\/www.amprintservice.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Fully-Dense-Irrigation-Manifold.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1416\" style=\"width:321px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.amprintservice.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Fully-Dense-Irrigation-Manifold.png 376w, https:\/\/www.amprintservice.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Fully-Dense-Irrigation-Manifold-300x233.png 300w, https:\/\/www.amprintservice.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Fully-Dense-Irrigation-Manifold-15x12.png 15w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 376px) 100vw, 376px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Vi \u00e4r stolta \u00f6ver att presentera den banbrytande teknologin STEP (Selective Thermoplastic Electrophotographic Process) i v\u00e5rt 3D-utskriftserbjudande. Detta m\u00f6jligg\u00f6rs genom v\u00e5rt samarbete med Evolve Additive Solutions.. Om Evolve Additive Solutions Evolve Additive Solutions \u00e4r en ledande tillverkare av 3D-skrivare som anv\u00e4nder STEP-teknologin. F\u00f6retaget grundades som en spin-off fr\u00e5n Stratasys efter mer \u00e4n 10 \u00e5rs forskning [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":7,"featured_media":1404,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_genesis_hide_title":false,"_genesis_hide_breadcrumbs":false,"_genesis_hide_singular_image":false,"_genesis_hide_footer_widgets":false,"_genesis_custom_body_class":"","_genesis_custom_post_class":"","_genesis_layout":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":{"0":"post-1402","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-okategoriserade","8":"entry"},"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.amprintservice.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1402","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.amprintservice.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.amprintservice.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.amprintservice.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/7"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.amprintservice.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=1402"}],"version-history":[{"count":8,"href":"https:\/\/www.amprintservice.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1402\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":1417,"href":"https:\/\/www.amprintservice.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1402\/revisions\/1417"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.amprintservice.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/1404"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.amprintservice.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1402"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.amprintservice.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=1402"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.amprintservice.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=1402"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}