Zhejiang Fudebao Technology innovates precision casting with 3D printing mold technology

3D printing is no longer a new word, nor is it a newly emerging industry, which has been developing for many years. However, in the field of precision casting, the use of 3D printing technology can quickly process and cast aluminum alloy-related finished products without molds, which is still rare, and it is still very fresh.

No, we Zhejiang Fudebao Technology have used 3D printing technology in the past two months, without molds, to manufacture some product samples for customers, and can be quickly molded and shipped in small batches. It can be described as the first in the industry. This is inseparable from our founder "hank.shen" leading the company's technical backbone team for many years of precision casting experience and pioneering and innovative spirit and awareness.

Zhejiang Fudebao Technology Co., Ltd., a leader in aluminum and copper alloy casting and CNC precision machining with two decades of experience, is now making a breakthrough in casting technology: 3D printing mold casting, an innovation that eliminates traditional mold dependency, enabling industries such as automotive, aerospace, marine engineering, and industrial machinery to quickly produce high-precision parts. Why is this important?

Traditional casting methods often require lengthy mold design and production cycles, which create bottlenecks in prototyping and low-volume orders. Fudebao's new 3D printing mold technology uses additive manufacturing technology to shorten the mold production cycle by 60% and reduce the cost by 40%. This breakthrough aligns with the global demand for efficient manufacturing and sustainability compared to traditional methods.

Our company has summarized the following main advantages based on its own experience

1. Ultra-fast prototyping: Complex geometries, such as marine navigation light bases and motorcycle frames, can be completed within 24 to 48 hours. For example, our shipboard automatic searchlight base, designed for harsh marine environments, can be completed in just three days from design to sampling.

2. Zero mold inventory: Eliminate upfront mold investment for low-volume orders, suitable for R&D iteration or market segment needs.

3. Enhanced Design Freedom: 3D printing allows for complex lattice structures and organic shapes, enhancing part performance while reducing material waste.

Case Study: Explosion-Proof Light Enclosure A recent project from a global automotive safety system supplier demonstrates our capabilities. Using 3D printed molds, we customized explosion-proof lamp shells (lampshades) with a wall thickness of 0.8 mm and a surface roughness of Ra ≤ 1.6 microns – metrics that are essential for electromagnetic shielding and corrosion resistance. The prototype passed rigorous vibration and thermal shock testing, allowing the customer to speed up the certification process by 30%.

Industry Applications

1 Aerospace: Lightweight turbine blades with internal cooling channels.

2. Marine engineering: corrosion-resistant propeller shafts for offshore platforms.

3. Electric vehicles: high-strength battery housings with integrated heat sinks.