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Additive Tire Mold Manufacturing: MichelinLast 5 Years Research Landscape

Standard tire tread molding elements require complex sipe geometries that are difficult to produce without powder-based additive manufacturing and specialized post-process cleaning.

What technical problems is Michelin addressing in Additive Tire Mold Manufacturing?

Powder Contamination and Agglomeration

(59)evidences

Unconsolidated powder accumulation and agglomeration on flattening tools cause surface defects and structural inconsistencies in sintered mold components.

Tread Pattern Visual Inconsistency

(61)evidences

Inconsistent surface textures between removable inserts and the main mold body create visible contrast lines on the finished tire tread.

Complex Sipe Network Deformation

(30)evidences

Interlocking molding elements frequently suffer from mechanical deformation or misalignment when assembling intricate, noise-reducing tread patterns.