Application of Metal 3D Printing Technology in Commercial Juicer Stirrer Brackets
As a leading provider of injection molding services, FCE is committed to offering our clients the highest quality solutions and the most cost-effective manufacturing processes. In our collaborations, we focus not only on the production process but also on the long-term performance and market feedback of the products. One of our key clients, smoodi, a commercial juicer manufacturer, faced a critical technical challenge: the stirrer brackets in their juicers were prone to breaking down after extended use, affecting machine performance and customer satisfaction.
The Problem smoodi noticed that as their juicers were used over time, the plastic stirrer brackets would easily break, leading to performance issues and increased after-sales problems. To ensure product durability and reduce after-sales frequency, smoodi approached FCE to find a solution that would enhance product performance while controlling costs.
FCE's Solution Based on the structural characteristics of the stirrer brackets and smoodi's needs, our engineering team at FCE recommended switching the material of the brackets from plastic to metal. Considering the complex geometry of the brackets, traditional machining or die casting methods would be prohibitively expensive. Machining, while precise and strong, is costly, and die casting, though potentially reducing unit costs, involves high mold expenses and is not ideal for small batch production.
After thorough evaluation, we ultimately recommended metal 3D printing as the optimal manufacturing solution. The advantages of metal 3D printing include:
Material Flexibility: It allows for the use of various metals such as stainless steel and aluminum, meeting the strength and corrosion resistance requirements of the product.
High Precision: Metal 3D printing achieves a level of precision comparable to machining, ensuring that complex structures meet design specifications.
High Strength: The printed metal parts exhibit high strength, addressing the durability issues of plastic materials and ensuring long-term use.
Cost-Effectiveness: Compared to die casting, 3D printing avoids the high costs of mold production, making it suitable for small batch production.
Results and Client Feedback Through metal 3D printing, we produced 200 sets of bracket samples for smoodi and conducted rigorous performance testing. All samples passed the client’s tests, demonstrating exceptional durability and reliability, and fully resolving the issue of bracket breakage. Additionally, the use of metal 3D printing not only reduced production costs for the client but also significantly decreased after-sales issues, enhancing the market acceptance of smoodi’s juicer products.
Conclusion FCE, with its extensive industry experience and advanced manufacturing technologies, successfully addressed smoodi’s critical product issue. We remain client-focused, providing flexible manufacturing solutions and optimizing cost structures. Moving forward, FCE will continue to offer high-quality, cost-effective solutions to help clients achieve greater success in the market.
Through this collaboration, FCE has once again demonstrated its technological advantages in complex product manufacturing, particularly in the application of innovative processes such as metal 3D printing. We look forward to providing competitive manufacturing solutions in more sectors and contributing to our clients' success.