Hankook Precision Works scales printed metal tire-mold features
Eplus3D describes a move from evaluation into repeatable production of tire sipes tooling.
What happened
Eplus3D reported that Hankook Precision Works had moved metal additive manufacturing into stable production for tire-mold components. The application concerns fine sipe features used to form tire tread details.
The supplier’s account highlights complex geometries, surface quality and consistency across production volumes. Images show EP-M300 systems at Hankook’s facility.
This is an example of printing the tooling used to manufacture a conventional product. The tires themselves are not printed; additive manufacturing provides an alternative route for intricate metal features within their molds.
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Primary-source reporting; this is not a hands-on review. Sources checked Oct 25, 2026.