INJECTION MOLD CHARACTERISTICS AND PRODUCTION PROCESS

The Production Process And Characteristics Of Plastic Mold

1. Injection Mold

Injection Mold Is One Of The Most Widely Used Plastic Molds.  It Is Mainly Suitable For The Production Of Large, Complex, High-Precision Plastic Products, Such As Auto Parts, Electrical Shell, Plastic Sink And So On.  Injection Molds Are Difficult To Manufacture And Expensive, But Because They Can Produce High-Quality Large Plastic Products, They Are An Indispensable Part Of The Production Process Of Plastic Products.

2.  The Characteristics Of Plastic Mold

The Characteristics Of Plastic Mold Are Explained From Three Aspects: Material, Manufacturing Process And Application Range.

(1) Diverse Materials

The Types Of Materials Used To Make Plastic Molds Are Very Rich, Both Metal (Such As Aluminum, Steel, Copper, Etc.) And Composite Materials.  Their Selection Depends On Factors Such As Production Cost And Usage Requirements.

(2) Advanced Manufacturing Technology

The Manufacturing Of Plastic Molds Requires The Use Of New Processes And Equipment, Such As Cad/Cam/Cnc Numerical Control Processing Technology, Electric Discharge Machining, Wire Cutting And Other High-Precision Manufacturing Processes.  These Processes Can Greatly Improve Production Efficiency And Product Quality.

(3) Wide Range Of Applications

Plastic Molds Are Widely Used In Automotive, Home Appliances, Construction, Communication, Medical And Other Fields.  They Can Produce Common Plastic Products Such As Plastic Boxes, Plastic Trays, Plastic Water Tanks, Plastic Bottles, Plastic Bricks And So On.

3.  Production Process Of Plastic Mold

The Production Process Of Manufacturing Plastic Molds Can Usually Be Divided Into Four Main Steps: Design, Processing, Heat Treatment, Assembly

(1) Design

Mold Design Is The First Step In The Plastic Mold Production Process.  In This Process, The Design Engineer Needs To Take Into Account The Requirements Of All Aspects Of The Product From Appearance To Weight And Design A Complete Mold Drawing According To These Requirements.

(2) Processing

Mold Processing Is One Of The Key Steps Of Mold Production, Which Includes Roughing, Finishing, Surface Treatment And Other Processes.  In This Process, Machining Personnel Will Manufacture Parts According To The Design Drawings, And Then Assemble Them Into A Complete Mold Rack.

(3) Heat Treatment

Heat Treatment Is To Improve The Performance Of The Mold And Extend The Service Life And It Will Change The Metal Structure Of The Mold, So That The Strength And Hardness Of The Mold Are Increased, And The Mold Is Prevented From Deformation.  This Process Requires The Specific Way Of Heat Treatment According To Different Material Types, Application Requirements And Other Factors.

(4) Assembly

Assembly Is The Last Step In Mold Production.  In This Process, The Machining Staff Will Assemble The Different Parts Into A Complete Plastic Mold, And Then Debug And Test The Mold To Ensure Its Normal Operation.