Material Type | Industrial construction, DIY projects | - Industry Standard: Plastic (Heat Deflection Temp: 100°C, ISO 75) - Our Base: Aluminum Alloy (Density: 2.7 g/cm³, ASTM E8/E9)▲ - Our Advanced: Stainless Steel (Yield Strength: 450 MPa, ASTM A36)▲▲ | Base: Lightweight, corrosion-resistant Advanced: Highest durability, long lifespan | Industry: Lower cost but less durable Advanced: Heavier, costlier |
Shaping Precision | High-accuracy molds, architectural models | - Industry: ±0.5mm tolerance (ISO 2768) - Base: ±0.3mm tolerance (ISO 1302)▲ - Advanced: ±0.1mm tolerance (ISO 2768-m5)▲▲ | Base: Suitable for most projects Advanced: Ideal for precision engineering | Industry: Lower precision may cause defects Advanced: Requires specialized calibration |
Durability (Cycles) | Heavy industrial use, frequent molding | - Industry: 500 cycles (ASTM D638) - Base: 1,000 cycles▲ - Advanced: 2,000+ cycles▲▲ (ASTM F42) | Base: 2x longer lifespan than industry Advanced: 4x industry durability | Industry: Frequent replacement costs Advanced: Higher upfront cost |
Thermal Resistance | High-temperature applications | - Industry: Up to 120°C (ASTM D648) - Base: 150°C▲ (ISO 75) - Advanced: 250°C▲▲ (ASTM E135) | Base: Handles moderate heat Advanced: Withstands extreme heat (e.g., volcanic cement) | Industry: Limited to low-heat projects Advanced: Requires cooling systems |
Customization Options | Personalized designs, niche markets | - Industry: Standard sizes only - Base: Color/size customization▲ - Advanced: Full 3D-printed molds▲▲ (ISO 10360) | Base: Cost-effective for small-scale customization Advanced: Tailored to complex geometries | Industry: No flexibility Advanced: Longer lead times |
Cost Efficiency | Budget-sensitive projects vs. ROI-focused | - Industry: $50–$100/unit (plastic) - Base: $120–$180/unit▲ (aluminum) - Advanced: $300–$500/unit▲▲ (steel) | Base: 2x stronger than industry at 1.5x cost Advanced: 5x lifespan vs. industry | Industry: Low cost but frequent replacements Advanced: High initial cost |