I agree that fdm in particular and 3d print in general wont replace injection molding, but i was surprised at what apparently constitutes a "small batch production" when up to several hundred pieces is considered small, then it is no longer just for prototyping. I myself is more inclined to get myself a benchtop injectioon molder and then (resin) print(and possibly cast) my molds than doing actual production with printers, but that is mostly because of the mechanical properties and the choice of material it gives me. not so much because it cant be done. oh and because I would have to do it myself and then a few seconds per piece in a confined time period is more convenient than going down to empty and restart the printer every X hours.
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