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  • Опубликовано: 21 сен 2024
  • After building our DIY homemade CNC milling machine from scratch, we wanted to push our home shop to the limits. We designed, and developed a homebuilt, fully automated plastic injection machine that is desktop size, and fully electric. 3D printing takes hours per part. This machine can make 4 parts every minute.
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  • @ActionBOX
    @ActionBOX  2 года назад +2

    If you'd like to help make future projects like this possible please consider supporting them / us by becoming a channel member: ruclips.net/channel/UCHrFvnP1EEEZHNam_Nk_5rQjoin/join A big thanks to those who already support the projects!

  • @nickp4793
    @nickp4793 3 года назад +46

    You guys have a good formula for youtube hits. Short and fun videos, showing the final product in use, and then a quick summary of how it was built. This coming from someone who has probably spent 100 hrs watching RUclips cnc build videos:)

    • @ActionBOX
      @ActionBOX  3 года назад +7

      HAHAH, thank you 😂. we really wanted to focus on keeping it short and entertaining in order to help people watch the entire video. we didn't want to make this a 2 hour documentation. Glad you enjoyed.

    • @theekdunn
      @theekdunn 3 года назад +2

      @@ActionBOX I think the split YT channel thing is a good idea. One for short videos showcasing the final product (with monetization) and one for long builds and details.

    • @ActionBOX
      @ActionBOX  3 года назад +1

      @@theekdunn I agree 😜

    • @EspenShampoo25
      @EspenShampoo25 3 года назад +2

      I agree. This new livestream aproach "everyone" has started with is so booooring. Who has time to follow a 2-10 huor process?

    • @ActionBOX
      @ActionBOX  3 года назад

      @@EspenShampoo25 Thanks, much appreciated 😊

  • @VacuousCat
    @VacuousCat 3 года назад +95

    Makes me wonder what differentiate "homemade" and "one-person workshop"

    • @ActionBOX
      @ActionBOX  3 года назад +5

      hahahah, fair enough. Hope you enjoyed the video regardless. Cheers

    • @Pentross
      @Pentross 3 года назад +4

      This does feel a tier up from homemade. But while I have a couple ideas how to make it using casual hobbyist hardware, there’s still the injection die issue - and I can’t think of any way to overcome it without a metal-capable CNC

    • @FathinLuqmanTantowi
      @FathinLuqmanTantowi 3 года назад +7

      sleeping on the workshop helps to make it feels like home,

    • @TheMadMagician87
      @TheMadMagician87 3 года назад +3

      @@Pentross Exactly, making the machine is the cheap and easy part in the long run, the cost and difficulty is in the dies and keeping them in good condition.
      Takes nothing away from this effort though, cool setup.

    • @dieselguy62
      @dieselguy62 2 года назад +2

      @@Pentross local guy here uses 3d printed mold. And they work fine. He gets a few hundred parts per mold easily

  • @eric8syj1
    @eric8syj1 3 года назад +39

    If you upgrade this machine or design a new one, you should consider moving from a piston to a screw to generate the injection pressure. Plastics are shear thinning, meaning that they become less viscous under shear (like in screws). This is caused by the polymer chains becoming less tangled, allowing them to flow more easily. You will be able to inject at a lower temperature and pressure, leading to less polymer degradation and mold wear.
    Thinned polymers will also weld to themselves more readily, so if you move to molds where the flow splits and re-joins itself (like in a ring-shaped mold) the parts where it re-joins will form stronger joints.

    • @ActionBOX
      @ActionBOX  3 года назад

      I like the point. would that be fast enough though?

    • @NewAgeDIY
      @NewAgeDIY 3 года назад +1

      Yes, someone just of university has watched this channel and understands what’s going on. Thanks

    • @eric8syj1
      @eric8syj1 3 года назад +3

      @@ActionBOX Unfortunately, you need a pretty big motor to keep up with that kind of flow rate. I looked up the specs on a run-of-the-mill commercial machine and it has a 7.5 kw motor for a shot size (amount of injected plastic) of 55 grams. For the kind of unit you would be able to build at home, you will have to keep the shot size pretty small.

    • @jaimempm
      @jaimempm Год назад

      ​@@eric8syj1 Hi!
      What is the best type of injection moulding machine? With your comment you imply that machines that push the polymer mass with a plunger are not optimal.
      Thank you.

    • @isverque74
      @isverque74 Месяц назад

      O melhor projeto que eu já vi,mas acho que é muito dispendioso. Gostaria de saber quanto custou.

  • @thetruemorg
    @thetruemorg 3 года назад +4

    Having work for many years in a injection molding plant: you pretty much got a basic entry point perfect. 5 years ago when I was Trying to make a run of about a hundred parts I happen to look at the pricing on the most basic injection molding stuff... I'll just say I sure wish I had a easy do-it-yourself kind of mold machine like the one that you guys created

    • @ActionBOX
      @ActionBOX  3 года назад +2

      Thanks Morgan, that means a lot coming from a professional in the industry.

  • @fragged8
    @fragged8 2 года назад +1

    A guy called Butler used to make desktop injection machines 40 years ago,I met him when I was working in plastics , bravo for your efforts though.

  • @demi4865
    @demi4865 3 года назад +20

    This right here is quality stuff, definitely should consider open sourcing plans/code and making more detailed vids.

    • @ActionBOX
      @ActionBOX  3 года назад +9

      Thanks, Thats the plan, I just need more viewers as it is not worth all the efforts for me to clean up the files and make a new more detailed video for such small interest. Feel free to share this video with any groups you know who may be interested. Im glad you enjoyed and thank you for the awesome comment 😃

    • @AWESEM0
      @AWESEM0 3 года назад +5

      @@ActionBOX think it works the other way round.. make more detailed Vids with links to the project build and you get more viewers... "DIY perks" now making a killing .. hope you get there these are some high quality projects hope you get to open source them

    • @memphetic
      @memphetic 3 года назад

      @@ActionBOX To be fair, the people making this will be able to handle that on their own. Publishing things as they are would be an 80-90% start :P

  • @FreeCADAcademy
    @FreeCADAcademy 3 года назад +7

    This is probably one of the coolest things I have seen in the last years. Amazing!

    • @ActionBOX
      @ActionBOX  3 года назад +1

      Thank You 😊, I appreciate that.

  • @mrspeaky6885
    @mrspeaky6885 3 года назад +163

    How did i only find this youtube channel now?
    great to see somebody use lichuan servos too

    • @ActionBOX
      @ActionBOX  3 года назад +6

      because I only launched a few days ago 😜. Glad you enjoyed the video, and Lichuan has been great so far. no complaints.

    • @ivangutowski
      @ivangutowski 3 года назад +1

      Same WTF

    • @ActionBOX
      @ActionBOX  3 года назад +1

      @@ivangutowski hahah, I appreciate that 😊

    • @amwomt7528
      @amwomt7528 2 года назад

      I use them too they are very reliable servos

    • @mrspeaky6885
      @mrspeaky6885 2 года назад +1

      @@amwomt7528 how did sou go about tuning them?

  • @spamspasm8183
    @spamspasm8183 3 года назад +4

    Why has it taken RUclips this long to recommend this channel to me? What a travesty. Subbed.

    • @ActionBOX
      @ActionBOX  3 года назад +1

      Great question 😜. Not sure why, but I hope as my channel grows it will be recommended to more of the right people. Thank you for your support 😊. Feel free to help me out and share this video on a forum you know where others may be interested in my content. Cheers.

  • @TheoremofBeethoven
    @TheoremofBeethoven 3 года назад +2

    My favourite YT channel from now

    • @ActionBOX
      @ActionBOX  3 года назад

      I’m so glad! 🙌 Feel free to share with anyone you think may also find it interesting!

  • @Mboy245
    @Mboy245 3 года назад +4

    I work with a full size plastic injection molding machine. Fascinating to see a homemade desktop version

    • @ActionBOX
      @ActionBOX  3 года назад

      It's nice to have the support of a professional in the field. If you know of any groups or forums that would be interested in this, feel free to help me out and share. Cheers 😃

    • @Mboy245
      @Mboy245 3 года назад +2

      @@ActionBOX Hahaha. I don't think I qualify as a professional. On Semi-Auto I just open a door pull the runner out and the part out (or just the part if the part has a sprue) and close the door. On fully automatic cycles like yours was running, the machine drops everything into the chute and the mold closes. Some of the presses at the factory I work at are absolutely massive. I am not a technician and I am not able to actually work on the machines. Either way. I am thoroughly impressed. Be careful however of the fumes when purging your machine. Our big professionally made machines have warnings about inhaling the fumes of molten plastic. I'd assume that it could be just as dangerous for your little mini-press

    • @Mboy245
      @Mboy245 3 года назад +1

      @@ActionBOX Also I shared your video with some of my coworkers. They thought it was pretty neat. Keep up the great work and cheers to you too 😎

    • @ActionBOX
      @ActionBOX  3 года назад

      @@Mboy245 Thanks Jonathan. Just being exposed to these machines already makes you an expert 😜. It actually teaches you a lot. Believe it or not, I've never actually seen a real machine in person (up close). Just read lots about the physics at play. The fumes are definitely a point of concern, Great Point.

    • @ActionBOX
      @ActionBOX  3 года назад

      @@Mboy245 I LOVE THAT. Thanks for sharing and helping my channel grow 😊. I look forward to your comments in my future videos

  • @JanBinnendijk
    @JanBinnendijk 3 года назад +2

    Next step: Build a CNC Laser or plasma cutter to churn out some sheet steel parts for an enclosure, then build a brakepress to fold all the sheet parts, and build an enclosure.. this machine deserves a nice enclosure!..

    • @ActionBOX
      @ActionBOX  3 года назад +1

      Hahahhaha, very true, I have thought about it 😜. Lots of machines left to build

    • @JanBinnendijk
      @JanBinnendijk 3 года назад

      @@ActionBOX ah.. well.. same here.. i built my own CNC mill (4 axis.. 5th axis yet to build), i converted an EMCO Compact 5 CNC to EdingCNC, i still have to really finish it, and put it in an enclosure, I have a Wire EDM, and a Sinker EDM that also need some TLC, and an EMCOturn 120 lathe that i also want to convert to EdingCNC, and add some features like automatic chuck, barfeeder and parts catcher..

    • @ActionBOX
      @ActionBOX  3 года назад

      @@JanBinnendijk sounds like its time to start working then 😂. Very cool.

  • @I.a.m.123
    @I.a.m.123 2 года назад +3

    The only thing that bothers me about this is how you skim over all the crazy amount of work that you did and how much knowledge it takes to do this.
    Absolutely amazing!!! I think it's crazy you are able to do that and I'm sure you'll make even cooler things!

    • @ActionBOX
      @ActionBOX  2 года назад

      Thanks a bunch 🙏. There is something big coming in the future, but I am working on smaller side projects in the meanwhile to keep our channel alive. Cheers, Dave

    • @BronzeFilter
      @BronzeFilter 2 года назад +1

      I couldn't agree with toy more.lots of knowledge to have done this

    • @rickyschadel1333
      @rickyschadel1333 Год назад

      yeah its hilarious to ask for donations from us over a short teaser video that doesnt really show us anything

  • @sanches2
    @sanches2 3 года назад +1

    Mate, i don't need build plans or anything - i can make a design of my own, but the thing you give away in massive quantities is motivation and inspiration to get of my lazy a$s and make something! Thank you! All your builds are great! I wish you all the success and more

    • @ActionBOX
      @ActionBOX  3 года назад +1

      Thank you , I really appreciate this comment 😃. I hope you enjoy the rest of the videos I come up with .

  • @nigtwingrobin5356
    @nigtwingrobin5356 3 года назад +10

    Can you please make longer in-depth videos explaining everything that your doing and the parts that you are using especially for the cnc router and mill. Also love your videos.

    • @ActionBOX
      @ActionBOX  3 года назад +10

      It takes a long time to do so, but if I get a great interest (aka over 100k views) then I will make an in-depth video, and also provide my CAD designs and Bill of Materials, and all my suppliers for each part. Feel free to share my videos with anyone who is interested if you liked them 😃. Cheers

    • @maxwellconniff1189
      @maxwellconniff1189 3 года назад +2

      @@ActionBOX Thank you. Totally understandable to not share build of materials and CAD designs up yet. But i'd bet money your channel will explode. And when it does please do share your designs...Personally I find it brazen that "Stuff Made Here" Get's millions of views on a video, accepts patreon, and doesnt't share code or CAD files even with patrons. It's triple dipping at that point.

    • @ActionBOX
      @ActionBOX  3 года назад +2

      @@maxwellconniff1189 Ill try to be different. I promise 😊. Help me out and share this video if you can think of anywhere to post it that would interest people. Thanks in advance 😊

    • @stevebabiak6997
      @stevebabiak6997 3 года назад +1

      @@ActionBOX - over 90K views now as I write this; should hit that 100K mark soon. Before August 10, 2021 is a very conservative date; very likely to be sooner than that.

    • @ActionBOX
      @ActionBOX  3 года назад +1

      @@stevebabiak6997 Thanks for your support

  • @rimbang_
    @rimbang_ 3 года назад +1

    Underrated youtube channel

    • @ActionBOX
      @ActionBOX  3 года назад

      Thank you, but also just starting out 5 weeks ago 😜 . Feel free to help me out and share with some friends. I would appreciate it 😊

  • @elwin_tjustice45
    @elwin_tjustice45 2 года назад +4

    Cool machine! I am a Controls Engineer and I primarily do controls on rubber injection presses (hydraulic motion control). I would love to see how you guys did the logic on a raspberry pi. I used to run my machines with Rockwell Automation controls (ladder logic), but have since switched to B&R Automation (primarily structured text). Lots of advantages over the former. So many similarities between the two types of injection machines, so I really enjoyed this video! Keep up the awesome work, I am subbed for life now!

  • @loopie007
    @loopie007 2 года назад +1

    Many years ago I used to do some support for these types of machines. The companies specialty of CD cases. As you are attempting to have an automated system, you need to control the temperature of the molds. We had heater coils on the molds to get them up to temp so the plastic would flow. After running them a while the mold gets too hot and the molded piece will not eject, it will just tear. We had water lines cut in the mold that circulated. We monitored the temp of the mold to tell if we needed to heat the mold or cool the water. I know it may be beyond the scope of your build, but next time!! :-)

    • @ActionBOX
      @ActionBOX  2 года назад

      Great advice, thank you

  • @jasondavies8301
    @jasondavies8301 2 года назад

    This is just incredible, imagine being that intelligent

    • @ActionBOX
      @ActionBOX  2 года назад

      Thanks Jason 😊 I appreciate hearing that.
      Dave

  • @TonyTheTrain
    @TonyTheTrain 3 года назад +2

    Holy. Crap. I can't even imagine where to start with this. Fantastic job!

    • @ActionBOX
      @ActionBOX  3 года назад

      Thanks so much. Feel free to reach out if you ever need help. I always try to respond. Don’t forget to share with a friend or two 😃. It would help me out.

  • @abhijitrashinkar
    @abhijitrashinkar 3 года назад +1

    One word, wonderful machine.

  • @elden4267
    @elden4267 2 года назад +1

    i am working as a operator at a using of injection and this look amazing and same to do the jobs, nice work (maybe make a water cool mold)

    • @ActionBOX
      @ActionBOX  2 года назад

      That’s an awesome suggestion. We will look into that for sure. Cheers.

  • @djjudd566
    @djjudd566 3 года назад +2

    DIY Autoclave next 😁

  • @mubasharmunir4951
    @mubasharmunir4951 3 года назад +1

    What a great invention bro I love it from pakistan

    • @ActionBOX
      @ActionBOX  3 года назад +1

      Thanks! Really appreciate it 😄

  • @markzarzour5862
    @markzarzour5862 2 года назад +1

    Wow! Great job !

  • @DonQuichotteLiberia
    @DonQuichotteLiberia 3 года назад +2

    Holy shit, you guys are incredibly productive, skilled and industrious! Excellent explanations, too. True heroes, thanks for the videos.

    • @ActionBOX
      @ActionBOX  3 года назад

      No problem, and Thank You 😊. We appreciate it,
      Dave

  • @skopilianos
    @skopilianos 2 года назад +1

    I'm here waiting for the follow up video or plans and BOM. Considering making this.

    • @ActionBOX
      @ActionBOX  2 года назад

      Hi Leon! Thanks for the comment. We have quite a few projects going on, so we’re planning on making a longer detailed video about the plastic injection machine in the near future. Meanwhile, stay tuned for some really cool upcoming machine videos! Cheers, Alan

  • @FriendshipLights
    @FriendshipLights 2 года назад +1

    This machine would help so much to spread love and light. Thank you for this video. Maybe one day an automated system like this would be possible for me to spread joy. Much love (and light) going out to you! 🙏

    • @ActionBOX
      @ActionBOX  2 года назад +1

      Thank you so much! Appreciate your comment 😄

  • @wjjbr
    @wjjbr 2 года назад +1

    Pretty cool

  • @gamiensrule
    @gamiensrule 3 года назад +1

    Well you just earned a subscriber.

  • @vinhdau6908
    @vinhdau6908 2 года назад +1

    This channel is gonna blow. Vinh was here 1/10/22

    • @ActionBOX
      @ActionBOX  2 года назад

      Haha we hope so too! Please share our channel with others you think may be interested 😄 Glad you’re enjoying the content!

  • @En3rGyFaNforEv3r
    @En3rGyFaNforEv3r 3 года назад +3

    i can already see the 10 million Sub special, you guys are insane!

    • @ActionBOX
      @ActionBOX  3 года назад

      😁, Thank You my friend !

  • @ahmedabdelmoez758
    @ahmedabdelmoez758 3 года назад +2

    Brother, you are a genius engineer
    Thank you for this valuable information
    Go ahead and produce more

    • @ActionBOX
      @ActionBOX  3 года назад +1

      Thank you so much, I appreciate it 😃. Do me a favour and share my video with some people to help my channel grow 😊. Cheers, Dave

    • @ahmedabdelmoez758
      @ahmedabdelmoez758 2 года назад

      @@ActionBOX
      نعم
      سوف افعل بإذن الله تعالى

  • @Innovativewayss
    @Innovativewayss 2 года назад +1

    More than appreciation 👍👏

    • @ActionBOX
      @ActionBOX  2 года назад

      Thank you! Glad you enjoyed the video :)

  • @christiansandrini96
    @christiansandrini96 3 года назад +1

    This is... Impressive to say the least

    • @ActionBOX
      @ActionBOX  3 года назад

      Thank you I appreciate it 😊. any plans of building your own?

  • @mxcollin95
    @mxcollin95 2 года назад +1

    Nice job. 👍

    • @ActionBOX
      @ActionBOX  2 года назад

      Thanks Collin! Glad you enjoyed watching 😃

  • @karlheinz10
    @karlheinz10 2 года назад +1

    First time I enter this channel, wow, what a genius friend, I congratulate you, very entertaining and motivating, I really liked the video, your explanation and everything else, thumbs up and subscribed, I hope to see more videos like this, Greetings! !

  • @CodingEntrepreneurs
    @CodingEntrepreneurs 3 года назад +52

    This is amazing. I’d love to collab anytime you would. Certainly a type of machine I’d like to help contribute to bring to open source.
    Keep up the great work. Subs will come in time.

    • @ActionBOX
      @ActionBOX  3 года назад +5

      I would love to collaborate. Let’s get in touch and discuss the details. Cheers.

    • @maibster
      @maibster 3 года назад +4

      @@ActionBOX great things are about to happen

    • @ActionBOX
      @ActionBOX  3 года назад +4

      @@maibster Thanks but he never responded 😔. hahaha

    • @maibster
      @maibster 3 года назад +3

      @@ActionBOX give it some time hes a busy guy^^ I believe

    • @ActionBOX
      @ActionBOX  3 года назад +2

      @@maibster Alright 😉

  • @santoshponnu4142
    @santoshponnu4142 3 года назад +1

    One best video n build great going

    • @ActionBOX
      @ActionBOX  3 года назад

      Glad you like it. Any plans of building your own?

  • @3D_Printing
    @3D_Printing 3 года назад +1

    One very very BIG desk

    • @ActionBOX
      @ActionBOX  3 года назад

      Hahahaha, fair enough. Still far smaller than real machines. It can actually fit at home.

  • @davomoto42
    @davomoto42 2 года назад

    I'm not sure if you're still using this injection molding press for production parts, but you can get shorter cycle times and better tooling life by circulation of cold water through the mold. It's pretty simple to add water lines to the molds. I used to be an injection press tech and a CNC programmer/machinist making primarily injection and blow molds. Your design is very close to industrial presses, any larger than this and you will want to go to hydraulic clamping, though. The nozzle forces are insanely high with injection molding.

    • @ActionBOX
      @ActionBOX  2 года назад +1

      Thanks for the tips. It’s always nice to have a professional look over your work 😃. Cheers

  • @ryanolynyk
    @ryanolynyk 2 года назад +1

    How do you guys only have 15k subscribers?!
    This reminds me of minecraft, where you make the thing to get more resources to make the next thing. Only you guys are doing it with mechanical, electrical, and electronics engineering. You guys rock - keep it up!

    • @ActionBOX
      @ActionBOX  2 года назад

      Thank you so much 😃. We do love building things for the purpose of building more things 😅, and we have only been at it for a few months now, so we are happy with 15k subs. Working hard to make more content. Glad you are enjoying so far 😁. Dave

  • @nunamvseravno
    @nunamvseravno 3 года назад +2

    Exactly what I need right now! Great project.

    • @ActionBOX
      @ActionBOX  3 года назад

      Glad I could help! Hope the video provided some insight for your own build 😃

  • @ZakWlak
    @ZakWlak 3 года назад +1

    This channel is like: In a 1.5 minute video: First you get all these engineering textbooks, and study them for 4 years. And there you have it, your DIY engineering degree (desktop version). Kidding aside, great videos but I think each one of them can be a whole project of 10+ videos.

    • @ActionBOX
      @ActionBOX  3 года назад +1

      Thanks a bunch hahaha. You made my day 😆. I wanted to keep it short and entertaining out of respect for my viewers, but yes I will produce a more detailed video for those who are interested

  • @PY2JV
    @PY2JV 2 года назад +2

    FANTÁSTICO ! vc nos deu muitas ideias.. DEUS abençoe sua vida!

  • @PedroKolbEmmel
    @PedroKolbEmmel 3 года назад +1

    That's exactly what I believe that it should be! great design!!

  • @henmich
    @henmich 3 года назад +1

    badass... you took a leap of faith to buy all of that on a maybe... my hat's off to you.

    • @ActionBOX
      @ActionBOX  3 года назад +1

      Thats true 😂, although, with enough thought anything can work out. Im glad you liked the video 😃. Don't forget to share with at least one friend, it would help me out

  • @artashesharutyunyan3693
    @artashesharutyunyan3693 2 года назад +1

    Everything is cool. The only thing I would change is injection port and pushing rods for the plastic product should be on same side. This would make sure all flows are inside the box and you can not see them

    • @ActionBOX
      @ActionBOX  2 года назад

      That was hard to do but I will try to make those improvements in the future. Thanks 😊

  • @Runmarobot-Candace
    @Runmarobot-Candace 3 года назад +1

    Wow good!

  • @Iceteavanill
    @Iceteavanill 3 года назад +1

    That is a Injection molding machine on a budget if I have ever seen one. Good thing that you have stayed away from using hydraulics for anything. Makes it much more affordable and simple to produce.

    • @ActionBOX
      @ActionBOX  3 года назад

      Im really glad you recognize that 😂. Thank you for your support 😃

  • @zoltaniii9534
    @zoltaniii9534 3 года назад +1

    right bra ya full on DIY just whipping it up between beers

  • @UnwrappingByMimiKoteng
    @UnwrappingByMimiKoteng 2 года назад +2

    Amazing

    • @ActionBOX
      @ActionBOX  2 года назад

      Thanks! Glad you enjoyed the video 😃

  • @lemmonsinmyeyes
    @lemmonsinmyeyes 3 года назад +1

    gotta watch those audio levels dude

    • @ActionBOX
      @ActionBOX  3 года назад

      I apologize. It was my first ever RUclips video. It will get better moving forward.

  • @Tim454-f3h
    @Tim454-f3h 2 года назад +1

    Thx for reply..I see vid fine now..mayb 240p works better than 380p (or whichever)..good ingenuity😎

    • @ActionBOX
      @ActionBOX  2 года назад

      Thank you. Much appreciated. Any plans to build your own machine?

  • @FelipeHoenen
    @FelipeHoenen 2 года назад +15

    Your content is fascinating, yet the main premise of the interest that brings people here and causes the views is we wanna learn how to build such machines. I really hope you keep producing these videos in a more detalied fashion
    Also, for improvement ideas, what causes the problems in some of the plastic parts lined up at the end? It looks like something pushed into the plastic

    • @ActionBOX
      @ActionBOX  2 года назад +2

      Hey, I appreciate this comment. This machine was the first I posted on RUclips, so I wasn’t familiar with the process of filming. If you check out my latest EDM sinker and EDM machines, I hope you would find far more details as per your request, plus better production quality. Cheers, Dave

    • @philsarcade
      @philsarcade 2 года назад

      I was wondering about the final parts as well. Only the ones closet to the camera looked to be a really good part. I take it you guys know the issue, would be interested in hearing what was the issue.

    • @reaperfarms382
      @reaperfarms382 2 года назад

      @@philsarcade the spot on those molded parts looks like the outlet for excess plastic, when the mold is filled there should be a little extra squeezing out that you will trim off after the part cools.

  • @DegustoDelSol
    @DegustoDelSol 2 года назад +1

    What were the deformations in some finished products? Its where the plastic enters the mould or was it from pushing or dropping down?

    • @ActionBOX
      @ActionBOX  2 года назад

      The injection site for that mould was on the outside of the part. Cheers

  • @yagorodriguezgonzalez4272
    @yagorodriguezgonzalez4272 2 года назад +1

    Injekto 2.0 can be used to inject plastic into a mini soldier figure (with high details and thin parts) 3d printed mold?

  • @senorimotor
    @senorimotor 3 года назад +1

    Sweet!

  • @Bishop0178
    @Bishop0178 3 года назад +1

    Impressive

  • @MakenModify
    @MakenModify 3 года назад +8

    pretty awesome, other channels would have filled at least 2 full years with your first 4 videos 😅 Really great content, sub ;)

    • @ActionBOX
      @ActionBOX  3 года назад

      Thank you, that gives me confidence 😊. I am very new to RUclips, so these comments are definitely motivating. Cheers

  • @matiasgoinheix366
    @matiasgoinheix366 3 года назад +14

    Man, this is great. Do you have an estimate of the costs of the parts for this setup?
    Instant sub.

    • @ActionBOX
      @ActionBOX  3 года назад +6

      Thank you very much! I will be posting a second video detailing all the specifications. In the meanwhile, feel free to help me out and share with one friend or group who would be interested 😃

    • @blackwater7183
      @blackwater7183 2 года назад

      Most likely a couple of grand.

  • @paparoysworkshop
    @paparoysworkshop 3 года назад +1

    Impressive!

    • @ActionBOX
      @ActionBOX  3 года назад

      Thanks a bunch. Any plans of building your own?

    • @paparoysworkshop
      @paparoysworkshop 3 года назад +1

      @@ActionBOX I think about it sometimes, but don't have enough need. But I sure enjoy to see what others have built. Again, very impressive.

    • @ActionBOX
      @ActionBOX  3 года назад

      @@paparoysworkshop Thanks again.

  • @andrewbeaton3302
    @andrewbeaton3302 3 года назад +1

    Genius! Wow. Bravo!
    Total cost? Anyway to go bigger cheaply?

    • @ActionBOX
      @ActionBOX  3 года назад

      Yes this can go bigger cheaply, but would then begin to require 3 phase power which most people don't have at home. If this is for a shop then its definitely possible.

  • @Clark-Mills
    @Clark-Mills 3 года назад +4

    Nice work, looks like it can do serious work. Well done!

  • @robert5
    @robert5 2 года назад

    I bought a nice electric log splitter with the intention of using that as a base for a injection mold machine. Had to sell it along with most of my stuff in order to move across the USA. I want to get stared and build it now but so many projects. Maybe in another yr or two.
    The log splitter was 8 ton, or 16k lbs. I have studied DIY injection mold machines built by others for a long time and one thing is pretty constant, they do not have enough clamping pressure. I do like his machine but I would combine this with a simple hydraulic system for much more clamping pressure.
    Might just buy an industrial model with 50 ton clamp system. Those are pretty cheap to buy but parts cost will kill you, specially the electronics. Mine will not be fully automated, I do no think I can come close to these guys skill on that level.

  • @an_R_key
    @an_R_key 3 года назад +1

    epic build, gents!

  • @camofelix
    @camofelix 3 года назад +1

    Nice to see more Canadian builders! Greetings from the capital region!

    • @ActionBOX
      @ActionBOX  3 года назад

      Right on 😃. What do you build?

    • @camofelix
      @camofelix 3 года назад +1

      @@ActionBOX currently designing an open wheel racing chassis! (F1/indicar) mostly going to be composite's.
      in the process of doing the CFD modeling for certain parts! you can see a brief animation I did for a client for their rear wing/spoiler!

    • @ActionBOX
      @ActionBOX  3 года назад

      @@camofelix Thats is supper neat. where are these animations?

    • @camofelix
      @camofelix 3 года назад

      @@ActionBOX On my channel I meant! It's the only video currently set to public I believe!

  • @FailureIsOptional
    @FailureIsOptional 3 года назад +6

    This is AWESOME!! Will it be open source? Any resources you are willing to share?

    • @ActionBOX
      @ActionBOX  3 года назад +6

      Yes, soon

    • @cricketgreen6284
      @cricketgreen6284 2 года назад

      I look forward to sharing this with some of the plastic injection folks that I know they are absolutely going to flip out! We really hope you guys do well and God bless for sharing your videos.

  • @thanhnhanhuynhnguyen3652
    @thanhnhanhuynhnguyen3652 3 года назад +1

    As i know, injection mould nornally made by professional (and expensive) cnc that achieve high tolerance (mirror like surface finish, you guys probably will achieve this quality in the future i believe)
    Is there any significant difference between your mould and “professional” one.
    You guys are gonna be the youtube star for sure

    • @ActionBOX
      @ActionBOX  3 года назад +1

      Hi! Great Point. I have definitely made more complex molds in the past, but the ones in this video were simply made of aluminum to save time as I was on a time budget. Would not use these molds for any purpose other than demonstrating the concept to my viewers. Cheers , Dave
      Ps. dont forget to help me out by sharing my video with a friend.

    • @thanhnhanhuynhnguyen3652
      @thanhnhanhuynhnguyen3652 3 года назад +1

      Thanks for sharing! Thats the sure thing i will do

  • @sbennettyt
    @sbennettyt 2 года назад +1

    What is inside the heating tube to pump the plastic? An auger? What happens when the remaining unused plastic cools inside the machine? It can be re-melted and not gum up everything?

    • @ActionBOX
      @ActionBOX  2 года назад

      Special screw. I will show it in a future video. Cheers.

  • @first-thoughtgiver-of-will2456
    @first-thoughtgiver-of-will2456 3 года назад +3

    This is awesome! I wonder if you ran some 40x80 aluminum water cooling blocks across the mold if they would have a better yield?

    • @ActionBOX
      @ActionBOX  3 года назад +1

      I will have to try. Great recommendation 😊

  • @富华贾
    @富华贾 3 года назад +2

    Amazing work! The small fixed screw arbor can be used to inject big weight plastic part. Can you make a short video to explain how the elbow is designed? Thank you

    • @ActionBOX
      @ActionBOX  3 года назад

      yes I will eventually, and Thank you very much for the compliment! f]Feel free to help me out and share with one friend or group who would be interested 😃

  • @atestrafaa8953
    @atestrafaa8953 3 года назад +1

    Man those ball screws are MONSTERS :D BTW: should they sound like that? It's pretty crunchy.

  • @azizrizki1664
    @azizrizki1664 3 года назад +1

    its m'y job..u need hot mold to have a Good surface finish

    • @ActionBOX
      @ActionBOX  3 года назад

      You are 100% correct. I have learned from experience after I made this video that as the mold heats up during use the striations on the plastic disappear, and it looks much better (more uniform). Thanks for your comment 😃

  • @brycegraeser2940
    @brycegraeser2940 2 года назад +1

    Do you have a sectional view diagram of what the feed screw looks like. or where you sourced the screw itself?

    • @ActionBOX
      @ActionBOX  2 года назад

      It’s a reciprocating screw and we sell them. I can send you a picture if you would like, but it’s a conventional tapered plastic injection screw (a reciprocating screw). Price per screw and barrel is $900 shipped.

  • @jessejohnson159
    @jessejohnson159 3 года назад +1

    WOW!

  • @coulterjb22
    @coulterjb22 2 года назад +1

    Nice job! What did it end up costing to build (ignoring labor/time)??

    • @ActionBOX
      @ActionBOX  2 года назад +2

      Hi, great question, I don’t have an exact answer right now, but when I go over the build in a subsequent video I will add all this information for you. Cheers, Dave

  • @amorton94
    @amorton94 3 года назад +5

    This is super cool. Any chance you could go over the BOM and costs associated with all of your builds? I'm interested in everything you've done so far. I'm sure this channel is going to blow up in no time!

    • @ActionBOX
      @ActionBOX  3 года назад

      Thank you 😊

    • @rickyschadel1333
      @rickyschadel1333 Год назад

      this guys wants donations but wont even bother to make an actual build video. what a joke

  • @jacobv_
    @jacobv_ 2 года назад +1

    What was the budget? Can't wait for the plans for all these machines.

    • @ActionBOX
      @ActionBOX  2 года назад +1

      Most of the money was spend on research and development. The machine itself can be made for several thousand dollars. I do not have the exact cost on hand, but when I build another one I will come back and let you all know. Thanks for all your support. Do me a favor and share the video if you liked it. Cheers, Dave 😃

  • @julianhigginson
    @julianhigginson 3 года назад +5

    this is fantastic! As an electronics guy with minimal mechanical knowledge, I'd *love* full design and partslist info if you ever decide to make it available... because I could really use a small injection molding machine like this. Anyway I've subscribed and belled you, and looking forward to watching all your stuff in the meantime.

    • @ActionBOX
      @ActionBOX  3 года назад +7

      Thats awesome! with enough interest I will definitely share the designs and make a more detailed video. Its just very time consuming so unless there is substantially more interest it is not worth my time. Feel free to help me out and share this in groups that may be interested 😃. Glad you enjoyed the video.

    • @julianhigginson
      @julianhigginson 3 года назад +2

      @@ActionBOX you're really good, I have no doubt you're going to get a lot bigger. But I'll do my bit to promote if it gets a design pack for building this project quicker. :-)

    • @ActionBOX
      @ActionBOX  3 года назад +1

      @@julianhigginson Thanks Julian, I appreciate that 😊.

    • @videosbypelle
      @videosbypelle 2 года назад +1

      I too would like more details on this machine, if making a video is not possible then perhaps some kind of write-up could be?

    • @coulterjb22
      @coulterjb22 2 года назад +1

      @@ActionBOX Nice!

  • @downardesigns4148
    @downardesigns4148 2 года назад +2

    Love this project, very well done. DYI injection molding is something that I am interested in doing in the future but for now 3D printing is working well for making my parts!

    • @ActionBOX
      @ActionBOX  2 года назад +1

      Thanks for the comment. If you need an intermediary way to make parts, say like 100 parts, where 3D printing takes way too long, and plastic injection molding is just an overkill, you can always check out this video ruclips.net/video/uYDA-01Yfow/видео.html&t

  • @Jeroen_Niet_Doen
    @Jeroen_Niet_Doen 2 года назад +2

    Do you also build them by pre order?

    • @ActionBOX
      @ActionBOX  2 года назад +1

      Havnt considered it but I could try.

  • @marshallwages5035
    @marshallwages5035 2 года назад +1

    Awesome biuld guys this is awesome. Do you guys have other parts in mind that you want injection molded?

    • @ActionBOX
      @ActionBOX  2 года назад

      Indeed we do. We have made some casings for projects here and there, and are super satisfied with the machine so far.

  • @ClockwerkIndustries
    @ClockwerkIndustries 2 года назад +3

    This is awesome! I was looking into getting an injection mold machine for some products I do from laser-cut acrylic. Great job!

    • @ActionBOX
      @ActionBOX  2 года назад +1

      Cool. Co2 laser cutter? A new injection machine video is dropping in 36 hours so make sure to tune in 😊

  • @fahmid1971
    @fahmid1971 2 года назад +1

    amazing

  • @Bigredkarl
    @Bigredkarl 3 года назад +2

    add liquid cooling on the mold and shorten the mold open distance.

  • @MrAirbleed
    @MrAirbleed 2 года назад

    Dude you deserve way more subs, huge love and regard from indonesia

    • @ActionBOX
      @ActionBOX  2 года назад

      Thanks I appreciate it 😊. Feel free to help me grow the channel, and share the video with friends who may be interested. Thanks Goblok,
      Dave

  • @arjumandvillagecooking
    @arjumandvillagecooking 3 года назад +1

    wonderful work,
    amazing

  • @DarkDekieon
    @DarkDekieon 3 года назад +1

    How easy is it to clean it for when you want to change plastic types?

    • @ActionBOX
      @ActionBOX  3 года назад

      Great question, it’s slightly wasteful as you need to run the new plastic continuously until the system cleans the old plastic. Takes around 9 minutes.

  • @impaqtfx4526
    @impaqtfx4526 3 года назад +2

    Nice! Great use of technology. Will be looking for a company that can create small gears in volume after the prototype is complete.

  • @FrugalFixerSpike
    @FrugalFixerSpike 2 года назад +1

    I built a Thermoforming machine, have lots of waste. Do 3d printing and Built a MPCNC,
    My other channel, Spikes Gold Prospecting, is where I use it. You have a new Sub from both coming.
    I see all kinds of things, this old guy can learn from. Thanks! Guess, I need to consider one of these, and a grinder for my scrap.

    • @ActionBOX
      @ActionBOX  2 года назад +1

      That’s awesome. Thanks so much for your support.

  • @TheMakerStop
    @TheMakerStop 3 года назад +1

    This is unbelievable! Thanks for sharing and keep it up.

    • @ActionBOX
      @ActionBOX  3 года назад

      Thank you! 😃 Feel free to share this video with anyone you think would be interested.

  • @salamonsalamon4881
    @salamonsalamon4881 2 года назад

    Amazing! Nice job :)

  • @sihimoge
    @sihimoge 3 года назад +1

    For some, workshop/machineshop is a home

  • @destroyer2203387
    @destroyer2203387 2 года назад +1

    Best

  • @michaelguzzi1
    @michaelguzzi1 3 года назад +2

    I just found your channel. Instant subscribe from this tool and die maker! Keep up the great work!

    • @ActionBOX
      @ActionBOX  3 года назад +1

      Thank you, It is always nice to have a professional back up your hobbyist work. I hope you were able to enjoy the video despite your extensive experience 😃. Feel free to share with others who may be interested in this, it would help me out 😊.

  • @burningdieselproduction5498
    @burningdieselproduction5498 3 года назад +11

    Interesting build! I'm so glad that YT algorithm brought you guys up as the content is well worth watching for DIY and RnD public. Can't wait to watch the rest of your content as time permits.

    • @ActionBOX
      @ActionBOX  3 года назад

      Awesome, thank you! This means a lot to me. Please help me out and share the video with others who may be interested 😃

  • @jatwangismyname900
    @jatwangismyname900 3 года назад +1

    Wow

  • @Karasevichganzaliss
    @Karasevichganzaliss 3 года назад +2

    It's perfect project. I've been thinking about it for 2 years. I would appreciate if you share information where did you buy or maybe you mill the screw for injection. Basically I stuck on it.