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Combining the prowess of 3D printing and 3D forming opens a gateway to manufacturing possibilities previously unexplored. 3D printing excels in creating intricate prototypes and complex geometries with precision, offering the flexibility to iterate designs rapidly. Leveraging these printed models in tandem with 3D forming techniques, such as vacuum or pressure forming, extends the horizon of production.
Pressure forming performance
Replicate intricate structures on the sub-micron level for perfectly produced parts.
No layers, no de-lamination. Strong, isotropic parts formed from the desktop.
Work with a wide range of pure, factory-grade materials.
Real world examples
Prototyping consumer product casings
Material: ABS
Benefit: Mitigate production delays by prototyping using final production materials and final production process.
Industrial food molds
Material: Food-safe PETG
Benefit: Rapid production of food-safe molds with reduced lead times and costs
Transparent light lens
Material: PMMA
Benefit: Small batch of Transparent, UV resistant with high impact strength with no tooling investment
Small batch microfluidics chips
Material: EVA and pressure-sensitive tape
Benefit: Reduce tooling investment risk, validate final production materials
Prototyping of consumer goods packaging
Material: PETG
Benefit: Rapid iteration and tolerance checking of prototypes in final materials, decreasing time to market
Protective coverings for production line machine
Material: 4mm ABS
Benefit: Maintain production uptime, reduced parts costs, reduced lead times
The Multiplier is not a vacuum former
Unlike traditional forming, our patented pressure forming method applies consistent pressure across the entire mold, resulting in flawless reproduction of even the most intricate designs.
Vacuum Formed
Pressure Formed
How it works
Precisely control heat and pressure to create flawless highly detailed parts with production-grade thermoplastics
1. Create your template
Use a 3D printer, CNC milling machine or other process to make a template to form over.
2. Select your material
Choose a material profile from the machine’s menu or use custom mode to create a custom profile of your own.
3. Insert your template
Wait whilst the Multiplier heats your material precisely, the auto-leveling system will keep it level whilst bringing it to the forming temperature.
4. Form your part
Close the machine and the Multiplier releases up to 4 atmospheres of pressure, exerting up to 5 tonnes of force on your material, pushing it into every detail of your template
Reducing Plate: Save material and get a perfect form
The Multiplier Reducing Plate condenses the forming area of the Multiplier down to A4 or US letter format.
- Reduce material waste when forming smaller parts
- Work with thicker materials over 5mm
- Work with thinner materials as low as 100 microns
- Use more readily available materials in A4 or US Letter size
- Decrease webbing on tall parts by reducing the amount of material that would "bunch" around a given part
Key specifications
60 psi / 4 bar
Forming pressure
440°F / 225°C
Maximum temperature
15" / 380mm
Forming area
6.5" / 160mm
Draw height
<1µm
Resolution
Industrial heat & pressure for ultra-precision
Capture sub-micron details and achieve intricate designs with thick and thin materials. Produce parts with an accurate surface finish that replicates the sub-micron features of your template. Create isotropic parts, ensuring both structural integrity and aesthetic consistency.
Precision control for unrivaled forming quality
The Multiplier's auto-leveling system ensures a stable and consistent material surface while heating. The system allows for precise temperature control, enabling materials to reach their forming temperature without undergoing deformation or stretching. This allows for increased definition of the part, as sheets can be safely brought to higher temperatures than any other thermoformer for more detailed forming. The result is a reliable and precise thermoforming process suitable for a wide variety of applications.
Tuned perfectly to your material
Our user-friendly interface allows you to create, save, and edit custom forming profiles for any compatible thermoformable material. This enables you to obtain consistent, high-quality results with your own materials. You can precisely control temperature and pressure, allowing you to adjust the level of detail to achieve your desired finish.
Scalable prototyping and production
Fast cycle times of two to thirty minutes, depending on the material type. No matter how large or how many templates you place on the bed, the forming cycle remains constant, giving you consistent time-per-part production.
User-friendly operation for all skill levels
The Multiplier Pressure Former features an intuitive user interface designed for ease of use right out of the box. The interface is built to guide users in optimizing machine performance, ensuring consistent and reliable results. It is suitable for individuals with various backgrounds and skill levels, and our expert application engineers are always on hand to assist with any specialized projects.
Streamline your workflow in-house
Designed to fit on your bench-top, the Multiplier pressure former will always be within reach, enabling you to use it exactly when you need it. Eliminate the delays and uncertainties associated with outsourcing by taking control of the prototyping and production process yourself. Iterate faster, accelerate your learning curve, and speed up your journey from concept to production.
Reliability and precision in every cycle
Engineered for consistent performance, our machine ensures high repeatability and replicability every time you operate it. Whether you're running a single part or multiple batches, you can count on uniformity in all the parts produced.
A suite of industrial grade thermoforming materials
Technical specifications
| Height | 420mm |
|---|---|
| Length | 585mm (with handles) |
| Width | 515mm |
| Forming bed | 400mm (L) × 400mm (W) x 160mm (H) |
| Weight | 68kg (boxed) |
| Power Supply Input | 110 240V, 12A/6A (Single Phase) |
|---|---|
| Max Power | 1500W |
| Maximum pressure | 4.1 bar/60 psi (Dome), 12 Bar/175 psi (Tank) |
| Frequency | 2.4GHz |
| LCD Resolution | 720x720 |
| Operating / storage temperature | +5 to +40°C |
| Connectivity | WiFi |
| Forming area | 400mm (W) x 160mm (H) |
|---|---|
| Max template volume | 3500cm3 / 214in3 |
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