Home Injection Molding Part 2 - Machining a Mold

Explore the process of home injection molding in this 16-minute video tutorial. Learn about mold making techniques, including 3D printing molds for silicone and CNC milling aluminum molds for plastic using a desktop CNC machine. Discover the challenges faced during the project, such as failed replacement washers and o-rings, and how to troubleshoot issues. Follow along as the instructor designs the mold, prepares materials and cutters, and demonstrates the CAM process using Kiri:Moto software. Gain insights into machining, inspecting, and post-processing the mold, as well as diagnosing and solving problems that arise during the process. Whether you're a hobbyist or aspiring manufacturer, this tutorial provides valuable information on creating custom molds for injection molding at home.

Introduction
Replacement washers / o-rings fail
Prepping mold material and cutters
Target object
Designing the mold
CAM
Machining and inspecting the mold
Diagnosing the problem
Post processing the mold
Conclusion