Criteria for assessing the quality of additively manufactured counter-matrices for cold embossing

   The article examines general trends in production approaches within the framework of the Industry 4.0, focusing on the printing industry. The analysis highlights the opportunities and constraints of integrating digital technologies into existing manufacturing systems. Findings indicate that the sector contends with high raw material costs, reliance on imported machinery and intense market competition. To ensure competitiveness, enterprises should boost productivity, minimize waste and develop their own intellectual property portfolios. The author conducts the research on the feasibility of manufacturing counter-matrices for cold embossing using 3D prototyping. The capabilities of additive technologies in the production of die sets — specifically counter-dies — are analysed. Fused Deposition Modeling (FDM), a layer-by-layer deposition technique, is selected for initial prototyping and printing of test objects to evaluate them with a set of quality criteria for counter-matrices. Moreover, the parameters for reproducing the linear dimensions of individual elements are verified using ABS and PLA materials compared with input geometric data. Therefore, the author confirms the compliance with acceptance criteria for industrial trials at an enterprise facility during the incoming inspection of the counter-matrices.

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