Microlaze

•   Microlaze , a customized system for laser micromachining

3D Systems Thermojet 3D printer

3D Systems Thermojet web site
Rapid prototyping of polyurethane structures
We cast Dow Corning HSII silicone rubber in the wax forms produced by the Thermojet printer. After curing for 24 hours, we cast two part polyurethane in the molds to make our final parts. While the Thermojet is essentially a 2.5 D machine, we can make fairly elaborate 3D parts, such as this mockup of the MFI using a 4 part mold and an assembly step for the two pieces. This molding process was designed by Manas Menon in 2001.

MFI Design Processes

3D Systems SLA250 HR stereolithography machine