Conformal Cooling

Taking conformal cooling to the next level

Conformal Cooling is the design and implementation of  cooling channels that closely follow the contours of the die or mold cavity. Unlike traditional cooling channels, which are typically straight and drilled into the mold, conformal cooling channels are created using advanced  additive manufacturing  technologies. This allows the channels to be precisely placed in optimal locations, resulting in more efficient and uniform cooling.

Advantages of Conformal Cooling

CHANNELS FREELY DESIGNED

Cooling channels are freely designed based on the cooling/heating requirements of the product, without being constrained by the limitations of conventional drilling methods.

Conventional channel
iTherm® channel

MORE UNIFORM HEAT DISTRIBUTION

The bond strength created utilising MFT equals the tensile strength of the base material used. Each bonding surface is meticulously tested with an ultrasonic inspection to ensure perfect diffusion.

Conventional channel
iTherm® channel

ZERO LEAKAGE

Conformally cooled components usually feature just two cooling water connectors (IN and OUT), ensuring a leak-proof design.

Up to 25% cycle
time reduction

Up to 25% cycle time reduction

Conformal cooling in injection molding optimizes heat dissipation, allowing faster and more uniform cooling of the mold. This accelerates material solidification, significantly shortening the molding cycle and boosting

production efficiency.

Improved part quality

Improved part quality

Enhanced cooling control minimizes thermal stresses and reduces defects such as warping and shrinkage. This leads to  more consistent part dimensions  and superior surface finishes,  improving the overall quality and  reducing the need for post- production adjustments.