"A company called Saltgator has created an all-in-one compact desktop-sized injection moulding machine that is supposedly the very first of its kind, and for only $399 (currently $299 as a Kickstarter special offer). The idea was born from the combined talents of fishermen and engineers looking to create soft baits for less, but this product pitch could have endless practical use cases, as the Kickstarter video demonstrates."
"I love that this machine can also be used in combination with a 3D printer to create your own plastic moulds, which can be created at low cost, and reused and filled with the injectable softgel material as often as you like. The machine will support special low-temperature moulding (176°F-410°F), and is fully compatible with PLA, PETG, ABS, ASA and other plastic or casting materials without fear of melting your moulds."
Saltgator offers an all-in-one compact desktop SoftGel injection moulding machine priced at $399 (Kickstarter special $299). The device targets low-cost production of soft baits but supports broad practical use cases and quick three-minute curing. The machine works with reusable plastic moulds that can be 3D printed at low cost, enabling repeated fills without melting. It supports low-temperature moulding (176°F–410°F) and compatibility with PLA, PETG, ABS, ASA and other plastics. The approach reduces resin and epoxy mess and toxicity and simplifies production of soft, squishy parts compared with challenging TPU 3D printing workflows.
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