Does anyone have any experience with either of the machines below or with similar setups? The shot size for both machines fit within my window. Both machines are slow, but would more than meet my production needs. My real need is quality parts. Can these small machines produce high surface quality or does it all have to do with the mold? I realize that a highly polished, properly designed mold is required for any machine to split out a good part, but is a large industrial machine also required or will one of these small machines get it done.

My situation...
  • Small run production of multiple parts as well as experimentation parts
  • Good quality parts needed
  • Some parts need very nice cosmetic face
  • Small shot, single cavity molds ok
  • CNC available in house for aluminum mold machining
  • ABS plastic prefered


Is one of these worth a shot? Other options? Using a proto service would run me broke and take too long to pay off. However, I dont want to run down a road that will never work either. Thoughts, suggestions?


From Robotdigg
https://www.robotdigg.com/product/65...caAh84EALw_wcB

From APSX
https://www.apsx.com/desktop-injecti...p/apsx_pim.htm


Thanks for any input.