Case Study: Built-Rite Tool & Die achieves 90% cost savings with Desktop Metal Studio System™

Injection molding firm investigates quick-turn mold application, identifies 90% cost savings

offering lower prices and faster turnaround times. Their challenge was to reduce the high costs and extended lead times associated with creating complex mold tools while remaining competitive. They turned to vendor Desktop Metal to evaluate its Studio System for in-house metal 3D printing.

Desktop Metal’s solution utilized its Studio System and Bound Metal Deposition™ technology to 3D print a mold cavity insert. This process allowed for rapid in-house iteration and the use of lightweight infill to reduce material. The results were significant, leading to a 90% cost savings in part weight compared to using a third-party prototyping firm.

Built-Rite Tool & Die

Ron Caron

General Manager