Cat Paw Injection Molding Instructions

FDM Slicing Settings

• Material: PETG/PC
• Nozzle Diameter: 0.4 mm
• Wall Thickness: 8 layers (≈3.2 mm, high compressive strength, resistant to multiple injections)
• Top Layer Thickness: 3 mm
• Bottom Layer Thickness: 2 mm
• Infill Density: 25% (balance between strength and material saving)
• Infill Pattern: Recommended Grid
• Layer Height: 0.2 mm

Preparation Materials

1. 0-hardness PVC stock solution
2. PVC special color paste (yellow, milky white)
3. Release agent (recommended: PTFE-based release agent; edible oil can also be used, but the release effect is not as good)
4. Fast-drying PVC soft glue adhesive
5. 3D printed mold
6. SALTGATOR injection molding machine

Injection Molding Steps

1. Evenly spray release agent (release oil) on the mold surface.

2. Add an appropriate amount of PVC stock solution and PVC special color paste into the injection machine, set to 170℃, and start heating.

3. After heating is complete, use the injection molding machine to inject plastic into the mold.

   <img src="https://vzyklpazwxemgkrpkblc.supabase.co/storage/v1/object/public/mold-images/1756463042222-a0xmc.PNG" alt="Cat Paw" width="400" />

<font color=#DCDCDC>"poured into the groove"</font>

4. After injection, wait 8-10 minutes to allow the PVC soft gel to cool.

5. After cooling is complete, remove the soft rubber model from the mold.

6. Apply quick-drying adhesive as shown in the diagram. After waiting 10-15 seconds for it to cure, you will have a complete finished product.

   <img src="https://vzyklpazwxemgkrpkblc.supabase.co/storage/v1/object/public/mold-images/1756463155085-ucefrb.png" alt="Cat Paw" width="400" />

<font color=#DCDCDC>"Apply glue to the yellow section"</font>