DIY Injection Molding | Make parts with our DIY desktop plastic injection machine
[UPDATE] INJEKTO 3 KITS ARE NOW AVAILABLE FOR PURCHASE
DIY desktop injection molding is finally a reality! We built an extremely small and easy-to-use desktop size plastic injection machine, and we’re calling it (drum roll please)… INJEKTO! We tested it using molds created on our DIY CNC machine and it worked perfectly.
Although this initial prototype gives us proof of concept, we are working on developing an enhanced 2nd version of this DIY desktop injection molding machine and can’t wait to share it with all of you!
INJEKTO 3 has now been released and can be purchased. You can buy a kit here (or scroll to the bottom of this page).
INJEKTO 3 | Plastic Injection Molding Machine | Full Kit
$2,599.00 USD
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I’m based in Germany and purchased the Injecto 3 as a business customer for various small projects – quality was especially important to me. The Injecto comes as a complete kit and must be assembled by the user. There's a very detailed and easy-to-follow instructional video provided. The assembly is quite straightforward, and you get to know the entire structure of the device in the process, which I see as a big advantage.
I took about four hours to complete the assembly, as I proceeded very carefully to avoid any mistakes. Everything worked flawlessly right from the start. The device has been in use for several months now and has been running perfectly ever since.
The support and customer service are truly excellent – whenever there's a question or issue, help is provided quickly and professionally. I'm absolutely thrilled.
At the time of my purchase, there was no lifter and mold backers available for the actual mold – I had to make these myself. Today, I would recommend ordering these parts directly from ActionBox.
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The support and quick feedback I have received when setting the device up was not only helpful, but also friendly and professional. The machine itself will add great versatility to our high school engineering environment.
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I want to start with assembly which will be short:
Basically, assembly went as documented and only issues were me not quite understanding a few steps so had to re-do them.
Onto using the Injekto 3:
I have yet to produce a part but I do not beleive that is the machine's fault as much mine as given by the title.
My goal is to make Injection Molded Knobs for use in Flight Simulators. Done correctly I need to use a clear pellet which I found some from Acrylite. Biggest issue I have is get a bubble free injection.
Overall though I'm happy with the Injekto and just need to improve my skills in using it.
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So far the machine has been working out great for me and my students. Customer support has been very quick and answered questions in a very digestible way.
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I’ve been using Injekto 3.0 for a week or so now with CNC aluminum molds. The machine went together in around 4 hours for me but I was being very methodical. It has worked great so far and done everything I have asked it to do.
