【Vacuum Forming Applications】Create Your Own Custom Chocolate Iceberg Mold! Learn How From a Chocolate Master!
Paul A. Young is an award-winning chocolate maker known for his unique creativity and blend of craftsmanship, creating distinctive chocolate products. He and his team handcraft small-batch creations using fresh ingredients and custom molds. The Mayku Multiplier vacuum pressure former partnered with them to create a unique iceberg-shaped dessert. Let's see how it was made!
Globally Unique Design, Locally Made
Innovative ideas and cross-industry collaboration are highly challenging. Traditional clay testing methods were not feasible as the entire design process required remote collaboration. Sending handmade images via email proved inefficient. Therefore, digital manufacturing was adopted to expedite the production process. 3D modeling software was used to design the iceberg and igloo models, allowing for rapid testing and immediate feedback, including variations in iceberg shapes, surface textures, and sizes.
Creating Chocolate Art with the Latest Manufacturing Technology
Each digital manufacturing method offers a different surface finish. While a smooth finish is usually desired for chocolate molds, Paul decided to go against the grain and opted for a textured final look. The iceberg model was made using an Ultimaker FDM 3D printer. This technique allows for rapid prototyping, but FDM printed objects have a distinctive layer line appearance.
While prototyping, Paul noticed how well the mold's texture matched the model, and he decided to use an FDM 3D printer for the final template. The main changes from the prototype template to the final version were increased wall thickness and infill density to make its structure more robust, ensuring it could be used to make several molds.
The iceberg model was made using FDM 3D printing, but the igloo template was made using a different technique. Due to the smaller object size and the need to capture more surface detail, SLA resin 3D printing was used.
Using 3D Printing and Vacuum Forming to Press and Make Molds
Once the template design underwent several tests, a satisfactory template was finally obtained for final production. A high-quality template was made, and multiple molds for the iceberg and igloo were produced using it.
Using 3D Printing and Vacuum Forming to Press and Make Molds
Once the template design underwent several tests, a satisfactory template was finally obtained for final production. A high-quality template was made, and multiple molds for the iceberg and igloo were produced using it.
Both designs have vertical walls and undercuts, two design characteristics often at odds with vacuum forming principles. However, Mayku's newly launched Flexible Sheets can be used to create high-quality, reusable molds. When making molds with the Mayku Multiplier vacuum pressure former, you only need to make the required number of molds. There's no need to worry about minimum order quantities or over-purchasing specialized material sheets.
How to Use the Mayku Multiplier Vacuum Pressure Former for Custom Chocolate Manufacturing
Once the template is made, it can be used immediately! Unlike outsourcing production or making silicone molds, there's no waiting time. Paul filled the igloo template with chocolate to create candies, which were then placed on top of the iceberg.
Once the template is made, it can be used immediately! Unlike outsourcing production or making silicone molds, there's no waiting time. Paul filled the igloo template with chocolate to create candies, which were then placed on top of the iceberg.
On the other hand, the iceberg shape is extremely ambitious. Paul filled the template with tempered chocolate, removed the excess, to create a fillable iceberg shell. He then filled it with different layers of sorbet, sponge cake, and more chocolate. Once all components are assembled, the iceberg can be demolded! Correctly tempered chocolate shrinks as it sets, meaning demolding is quicker and easier when using Mayku's flexible sheets.
How to Use a Vacuum Forming Machine to Customize Templates and Save Time and Cost
Providing custom chocolates to customers usually requires a significant amount of time and resources. Traditional mold development is slow and costly, leading to higher costs and reduced profits. Traditional chocolate molds take weeks to produce, but the Mayku Multiplier vacuum pressure former allows you to complete production in days, fostering creativity and enabling quick adjustments!
We often underestimate the cost of back-and-forth communication with mold manufacturers. With the Mayku Multiplier vacuum pressure former, you can create your desired templates as you wish, with no minimum order quantity! Your creativity is no longer limited!
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