Vacuum Forming with 3D Printed Tooling

Vacuum forming with conventional metal tooling can be expensive and also have a long delivery time. Now, imagine if there was a better tooling method that could actually cut that cost and time nearly in half. At Catalysis, we provide low-cost 3D printed tooling that enables low volume production parts to be produced in half the time and at half the cost of traditional tooling.

3D Printed Tooling
Catalysis FX™ Tooling

6 tools in 48 hours

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Mass production quality level
50% the cost of traditional tooling
1-2 weeks manufacturing time
103” inches to date (very scalable technology)

Compared to Conventional Tooling Methods

Metal Vacuum Forming Tool

Typically formed from solid pieces of metal
Process can be very time consuming
Expensive tooling costs

Ren / Wood Board

Limited production volumes
Tool delaminates
Unable to keep optimal tool temperature