Award winning industrial 3D printer
The Award winning industrial 3D printer, Massivit 10000-g, has recieved the IBEX innovation award in 2022 and the CAMX award in 2023 . Find out how this innovative technology can speed up your production process.
Massivit 10000-G – transforming manufacturing of large parts
The Massivit 10000-G combines the full range of large-scale tooling applications available on the Massivit 10000 with extensive Gel Dispensing Printing applications for custom manufacturing and functional prototyping.
Automate your mold production
Conventional mold production processes – whether involving epoxy boards, plywood molds, or aluminum tooling – tend to be slow, costly, and reliant on manual labor. The Massivit 10000 brings digital transformation to the composite materials arena. Directly print industrial molds, thereby eliminating the need for a plug.
A range of large tooling applications
Print molds, master tools, jigs and fixtures for the automotive, marine, rail, defense, consumer goods, sporting goods, and construction industries. Produce open and closed custom molds for thermoforming, resin transfer molding (RTM), and reaction injection molding (RIM).
World’s 1st isotropic, 3d-printed mold
Unlike thermoplastic pellet and filament materials, Massivit’s epoxy-based casting material, CIM 500, offers fully cross-linked molecular bonds between casting intervals, delivering a true isotropic mold. CIM 500 also provides a high heat deflection temperature (HDT) and a low coefficient of thermal expansion (CTE).
FAQ - Massivit 10000 Series
What applications can be 3D-printed on the Massivit 10000?
The Massivit 10000 automates industrial tooling for composite material end parts or for Reaction Injection Molding or Thermoforming applications. The Massivit 10000-G, the most advanced printer, produces high-performance tools, end parts and prototypes.
How does it compare to other tooling methods (CNC milling, manual labor, additive manufacturing)?
The system was designed to overcome bottlenecks associated with conventional tooling methods. The Massivit 10000 allows for 80% faster production of molds, masters, jigs, and wash-away cores. It eradicates material waste and cuts overall tooling costs. Unlike other additive manufacturing technologies, the 10000 produces fully isotropic molds, thereby bypassing the challenge of “layers” associated with 3D printing processes.
Which manufacturing industries is the system suitable for?
The Massivit 10000 is designed to speed up tooling and custom manufacturing for industries including automotive, boatbuilding, railway, sporting goods, consumer products, and more.
What types of casting material is used to create the molds?
Sika and Massivit co-develop casting materials for high-performance tooling. 4 casting materials are available for use with the Massivit 10000 series:
- CIM 500 – offering a high HDT and low CTE
- SikaBiresin® CIM 220 for extremely high temperatures
- SikaBiresin® CIM 120 for elevated temperatures
- SikaBiresin® CIM 80 for room temperature applications
What type of printing material is used for the Cast In Motion core geometry?
The system 3D-prints an outer sacrificial shell, in any given geometry, using a gel-based, acrylic photopolymer. The shell material is designed to crumble when immersed in water, allowing for easy removal.
What is the CTE (Coefficient of Thermal Expansion) of molds printed on the Massivit 10000?
CIM 500 Casting Material
16 [ppm/°F] or 29 [ppm/°C]
SikaBiresin® CIM 220
19.5 [ppm/°F] or 35 [ppm/°k]
SikaBiresin® CIM 120
22 [ppm/°F] or 40 [ppm/°k]
SikaBiresin® CIM 80
Designed for room temperature applications up to 176°F/ 80°C
What is the HDT (Heat Deflection Temperature) of molds printed on the Massivit 10000?
CIM 500 Casting Material
305 [°F] or 152 [°C]
SikaBiresin® CIM 220
428 [°F] or 220 [°C] (after post-curing)
SikaBiresin® CIM 120
248 [°F] or 125 [°C] (after post-curing)
SikaBiresin® CIM 80
176 [°F] or 80 [°C]
What is the build volume on the Massivit 10000?
Print volume: 4’8” X, 3’8” Y, 4’11” Z or 1420mm X, 1116mm Y, 1536mm Z.
Can I print two mold parts and bond them together to make a larger mold?
Yes, parts can be connected to create one mold using the system’s own casting material as an adhesive or using any other suitable adhesive.
How do you create jigs and fixtures for the 3D-printed molds?
Fixtures such as locators, legs and flanges can either be printed as part of the single mold itself or can be added after printing the mold.
What is the maximum print size for end parts and prototypes?
Full-scale production parts and mockups can be printed in any size (See case study). Parts can be easily bonded together.
Can you print hollow models on the Massivit-G?
Yes, you can print hollow models, end parts, and prototypes. You can also print complex washable cores for hollow composite parts.
What are the available printing materials for end parts and prototypes on the M10000-G?
Massivit offers a wide range of Dimengel acrylics including high-impact materials, transparent materials, high-resolution materials, and cost-friendly materials.
What hardware is included with the Massivit 10000
The Massivit 10000 includes the printing unit and a Casting Material System (CMS).
What type of maintenance is required for the printer?
Daily maintenance of approximately 20 minutes is required including calibration, cleaning, and loading of any new material. Weekly maintenance of approximately 1 hour is needed for the printhead. 1 day per month of preventative maintenance is required for the Casting Material System.
Still have a question?
“Molds are usually costly and take a long time to manufacture. In the composites industry, a good mold is the key to a good part. The Massivit 10000 overcomes most of these problems, allowing manufacturers to produce molds fast and effectively.”
-Franck Glowacz, JEC Composites Magazine, Editor In Chief
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