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title: Make an automated injection molding machine
slug: make-an-automated-injection-molding-machine
description: ## How-To: Automated Injection Molding Machine

This guide explains how we constructed an affordable automated injection molding machine. Due to the folder size, it cannot be uploaded here. Access the folder via the provided Dropbox link.
tags: ["injection","research","other machine","extrusion"]
category: Machines
difficulty: Hard
time: 1+ months
location: Schopfheim, Germany
---
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# Make an automated injection molding machine
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## How-To: Automated Injection Molding Machine

This guide explains how we constructed an affordable automated injection molding machine. Due to the folder size, it cannot be uploaded here. Access the folder via the provided Dropbox link.

User Location: Schopfheim, Germany
## Steps
### Step 1: Download the folder

Download and carefully read the Guide.pdf.

Link:

[Dropbox: Guide](https://www.dropbox.com/sh/bvus8maneewhxhk/AACpXCwufQSTb2FyYe8HFChFa?dl=0)

Note: The machine is still a work in progress. A troubleshooting chapter is included for improvements.

The Guide.pdf outlines the structure and key information.

The package includes:

- CAD files
- Bill of Materials (BOM)
- Blueprints
- Program
- Circuit diagram
- Additional pictures

We've included detailed information to ensure clarity.


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<Image src={import('./BOM.PNG')} alt="BOM.PNG" />


<Image src={import('./circuit.PNG')} alt="circuit.PNG" />

### Step 2: Check out the design

### Machine Building Consideration

Ensure your skills are sufficient before attempting to build this machine, as it is significantly more complex than standard injection or extrusion machines. A comprehensive CAD detailing the current version is available in the download folder.


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### Step 3: Replicate and do even better;)

To take on the challenge, construct the machine yourself.

Watch this video to see it in action:

[YouTube Video](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Eq9IbetsLB4&t=2s)

If you have valuable ideas or have enhanced your machine, please share your insights with us.

Thank you, SOTOP-Recycling.


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