Vilpe faced a manufacturing challenge with certain mold components — their complex geometries made them difficult to machine, and the parts suffered from cooling inefficiencies during production. A new approach was needed to improve performance while enabling efficient manufacturing.
A collaborative design sprint was organized to brainstorm and develop potential solutions. The most promising designs were manufactured at the AM Campus using Laser Powder Bed Fusion (LPBF) technology.
From these, the top-performing design was selected for full-scale production, with a batch of four parts printed alongside other prototype components. This rapid iteration process allowed the team to compare and refine designs before committing to final production.
Through this project, Vilpe’s designers gained hands-on experience with advanced design software, explored the potential of LPBF for conformal cooling channels, and confirmed its capability to produce intricate geometries with ease.
Learn more about additive manufacturing possibilities at FAME ecosystem. Join us to collaborate on next-generation manufacturing solutions and accelerate innovation at the AM Campus: contact fame@dimecc.com.
