a typical mold usually has to go through a vigorous process of testing
in order to ensure every mold meets it’s customer’s expectation. A typical mold usually has to go through a vigorous process of testing. […]
hot runner is usually listed as a sepatate cost item
hot runner system is used for production of large parts or long flow length. It saves material, lowers the part cost, improves part quality, shortens the cycle time, and improves production yield. […]
how to expedite a mold quotation process
in addition typical machining activities, the mold manufacturing process includes a large amount of effort for purchase and assembly of standard components such as mold base, ejector pin, and ejector plate. […]
how to classify mold base
many standard mold bases are available in the market, with a wide complete range of models and cost. LKM, a major supplier for standard mold bases, classifies it’s standard mold bases into 3 categories: […]
parting line design affects mold cost
there exist several parting line designs, considering various plastic part shape, it’s appearance, and ejection method chosen for the mold. […]
select mold material for plastic product
the material is selected for the part molding area according to the surface roughness of the plastic part and the expected number of injection cycles. […]
each mold grade has an unique reference manufacturing process
each mold grade has an unique reference manufacturing process. molds designed for higher injection repetitions demand better mold material quality with higher wear resistance. […]
other mold structure may be considered for a special plastic product
in addition to the basic mold structure, other mold structures may be considered for a special plastic product, […]
side core-pulling mechanism coefficient for plastic parts with edge holes and groove
side core-pulling mechanism coefficient for plastic parts with edge holes and groove, the mold structure usually has a side core-pulling mechanism, […]
molds have a complex structure and many features
molds have a complex structure and many features. It is difficult to enlist all of them at the time of quotation. Also it is difficult to adjust the parameters, […]