In the field of plastic product manufacturing, the quality of the mold directly determines the accuracy and production efficiency of the product. Here are the mold manufacturing steps that Pinbo mold development engineers follow to customize your plastic products:
1. Design the mold : Using CAD software, we design the 3D model of the mold, including the mold cavity, core, gate system and thimble layout. This step is the core of the entire mold manufacturing process and determines the shape and function of the product.
2. Select materials : According to the durability, strength and temperature resistance requirements of the product, we select suitable mold materials. Because of its high temperature and high pressure resistance, steel has become the material of choice for mass production and complex molds.
3. Machining components : Using CNC machine tools, we accurately process each component of the mold to ensure that the size and surface finish of each component meet the design requirements.
4. Heat treatment : Through the heat treatment process, we eliminate the residual stress inside the material and enhance the durability and strength of the mold.
5. Polishing surface : The polishing work of the mold surface is crucial, we polish it to the mirror effect to ensure that the plastic material will not adhere to the mold, so as to avoid the surface defects of the product.
6. Mold assembly: Assemble the machined mold cavity, core and other mold parts together to ensure the accurate fit and alignment of the mold.
7. Mold test : Before the actual production, we conduct a comprehensive test on the mold to ensure that it can produce products that meet the specifications.
8. Post-treatment : The product may undergo secondary operations such as trimming, drilling or assembly to achieve the desired state of the final product.
Each step of the injection molding process requires delicate operation and strict quality control to ensure that the final product can meet the specifications. By adjusting the parameters of the injection molding machine, such as temperature, pressure and injection speed, we can optimize the production process and achieve product quality and consistency.
At Pinbo, we know that every detail of mold making is crucial. Our team of engineers incorporate years of experience and expertise into the manufacturing of each mold, ensuring that our customers have access to high quality, customized plastic products.