Chuangrui Laser Unveils the CR-M460, a Custom Metal 3D Printing Machine for Shoe Mold Production, Following the Successful Validation of Tens of Thousands of Printed Parts

Panda3dp.com Report:Beyond its established presence in aerospace, dentistry, and consumer electronics, metal 3D printing is now emerging as a fiercely contested battleground in the shoe mold industry.

On May 15, 2025, Panda3dp.com learned that Chuangrui Laser’s independently developed custom shoe mold 3D printing machine, the CR-M460, has been delivered to a leading industry client. The system is now operating efficiently on the production line and has entered full-scale production, empowering the client to achieve exponential growth in capacity and significant quality improvements. In this pivotal period of global industrial restructuring and the transition toward high-quality development, the launch of Chuangrui Laser’s CR-M460 custom metal additive manufacturing system is set to profoundly enhance innovation in shoe design and elevate manufacturing efficiency—driving cost reduction and value creation for sustainable industry growth.

△ Chuangrui Laser's CR-M460 Custom 3D Printing System for Shoe Mold Production

To meet clients’ complex process demands and stringent production standards, Chuangrui Laser assembled a dedicated technical service team. Adopting the philosophy of "treating the customer’s factory as our R\&D lab," they broke traditional boundaries in equipment development, co-defined over 140 technical parameters with clients, and carried out more than 300 rounds of technical iteration and refinement. Through extensive trials and validations, they ultimately achieved optimal forming dimensions, production efficiency, and printing quality—pushing customization to its pinnacle and delivering bespoke intelligent manufacturing solutions tailored to each client.

Comprehensive Solutions to Core Customer Challenges

The CR-M460 is equipped with a standard configuration of 6 lasers, with an optional upgrade to 8 lasers, delivering a 30% increase in print speed compared to traditional 4-laser systems and reducing unit production costs by an additional 20%. Its modular components streamline both transportation and installation. The system features adjustable single- and dual-direction powder spreading to accommodate diverse production cycles, along with a one-to-four powder circulation system that significantly enhances both powder delivery and cleaning efficiency. Autonomous vehicle compatibility enables smart, seamless in-factory transport. A detachable cart for the build plate further boosts part handling efficiency. The fully proprietary intelligent control, monitoring, and MES systems offer one-click management across the entire order-to-delivery lifecycle—including production, resources, and personnel.

Chuangrui also provides a comprehensive suite of services encompassing surveying, planning, design, installation, debugging, operations, and maintenance, as well as compliance with national standards and support for policy applications—helping clients build intelligent factories with lower costs, higher efficiency, and superior quality, while resolving their core challenges across the board.

Proven Through Real-World Validation

Backed by orders from industry leaders, a year of process testing, hundreds of machines in deployment, and the successful validation of tens of thousands of printed parts, the CR-M460 is rapidly earning recognition for its exceptional performance and swift market responsiveness—positioning its users to seize early advantages in the evolving industrial landscape.

Building on the CR-M460, Chuangrui Laser will continue expanding into specialized additive manufacturing systems for aerospace, marine engineering, 3C electronics, drones, and industrial tooling. The company is accelerating its research into cutting-edge technologies, materials, core components, advanced equipment, and national standards—striving to establish a globally recognized “Chinese solution” for metal additive manufacturing.