RM Mold has introduced full-scale metal 3D printing services to its expanding range of rapid manufacturing options, making available to product developers and engineers functional metal prototypes and production-level components, without the usual time limitations of casting, tooling, or CNC machining.
The new service is made for producers who require end-use strength, high detail, and speed, most notably in industries such as automotive, medical devices, industrial tooling, and robotics, where each component has a function to perform.
Metal 3D Printing for Real-World Applications
Whereas plastic 3D printing has been a standard within the prototyping community for some time now, metal 3D printing shifts the paradigm. It makes it possible to produce robust, intricate geometries not feasible or economical with traditional manufacturing. Hollow forms, internal lattices, or complete assembly integrations can be created without the requirement for multiple pieces or subsequent assembly operations.
RM Mold's metal printing involves industrial-grade metal powders fused in layers, providing high strength and surface accuracy. Customers can anticipate parts that not only resist mechanical stress but also are within close tolerances. Materials are stainless steel, aluminum, and tool-grade alloys.
Perfect for Both Prototypes and Production
In contrast to subtractive machining or traditional casting, metal additive manufacturing does not need tooling, jigs, or special fixtures. This reduces lead times and makes it simple to iterate. One can make changes from file to file, so the process is highly customizable for rapid prototyping and low-volume production.
RM Mold's staff assists customers from design to working parts in a matter of days. That's especially convenient for small batch runs, replacement components, and validation runs—all without the wait or expense of producing dies or molds.
Built for Engineers, Designed for Product Teams
Engineers are aware that the transition from CAD to actual performance is usually a matter of compromise. The parts have to be strong but light. Manufacturable but complex. RM Mold's metal 3D printing capability fills the gap. Designers can now create precisely what they had in mind without compromising performance for manufacturability.
More Than Just Another Vendor
Most metal 3D printing companies are little more than print bureaus—send us your file, receive a part. RM Mold does things a bit differently. Every file is screened by their technical staff before it goes into production, with checks for material compatibility, feasible geometry, and correct orientation to minimize warping or weak areas.
This additional layer of engineering checks can be the difference between a successful print and an expensive re-run. And with in-house post-processing features such as surface finishing, heat treatment, and drilling, RM Mold is able to provide ready-to-use parts, not merely raw prints.
The Power of Integration
The fact that the company can branch out the possibilities of the metal additive manufacturing with its metal additive manufacturing capacity sets a difference between RM Mold and other vendors. When one printed piece has to fit into an injection-molded plastic box or even interface with a bracket machined on a computerized numerical control (CNC) machine, the entire combination is possible onsite.
Not only are schedules made faster, but this also ensures that part-to-part and material-to-material compatibility is met throughout.
About RM Mold
RM Mold is a single-source manufacturing services provider employing CNC machining, plastic injection molding, vacuum castings, rapid prototypes, and, recently, full-featured metal 3D printing services. RM Mold originates in Dongguan, China, and has customers in numerous industries all over the world.
By focusing on precision, flexibility, and short delivery times, RM Mold is changing with the constraints of modern manufacturing, offering the engineers the tools they need to be fast without compromising efficacy.
