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Mold Making Materials
Mold manufacturing utilizes a range of specialized materials, including mold steel, custom alloys, and other high-performance substances. The selection of materials is critical to ensuring the quality and longevity of the mold. High-quality mold materials contribute to the precision and stability of the mold over time, directly impacting its ability to produce consistent and accurate results. Additionally, the choice of materials plays a key role in the performance of injection molding, helping to produce high-quality plastic products with minimal defects.
Brief Understanding of Mold Making Materials
Improved Communication:
A basic understanding of mold-making materials enhances communication between customers and manufacturers, leading to more accurate and clear specifications.Informed Material Selection:
Knowledge of materials allows customers to make well-informed choices, considering their product’s performance, cost, and quality requirements.Setting Realistic Expectations:
Understanding mold materials helps customers establish realistic expectations regarding product performance and limitations, ensuring alignment with manufacturing capabilities.Cost and Supply Chain Planning:
A clear grasp of mold-making materials enables customers to better understand manufacturing costs and potential supply chain challenges, helping them plan ahead and manage production timelines efficiently.
| Material Type | Common Performance | Features | Typical Applications |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stainless Steel | 420 | Corrosion-resistant, Hardenable | Medical or food-grade molds |
| 6061 | Strength, Good welding combination | Non-critical parts, mold frames | Non-critical parts, mold frames |
| Carbon Steel | 1018 | Good machinability, Low cost | Prototype molds |
| Aluminum Alloy | ZA-12 | Good strength, Lower cost compared to steel | Die casting molds |
| Pre-hardened Steel | 4140 | Good toughness, High fatigue strength | Gears, Automotive molds |
| Tool Steel | 52100 | High hardness, Wear-resistant | High-precision bearings, molds |
| High-speed Steel | M2 | High heat resistance, Wear-resistant | High-precision molds, Cutting tools |
| 17-4PH | High strength, Excellent corrosion resistance | Aerospace, Automotive molds | Aerospace, Automotive molds |
| Aluminum | 7075 | High strength, Lightweight | Prototypes, Small batch molds |
| Alloy Steel | Alloy 25 | High thermal conductivity, Strength | Cooling components, Hot runner systems |
| 4340 | High toughness, High strength | Large mold requiring cutting ability | Large mold requiring cutting ability |
| D2 | High wear resistance | Die molds | Small batch production molds |
| 1045 | High strength medium carbon steel | Hot work steel, Good cutting ability | Mass injection molds |
| H13 | Hot work steel, Good cutting ability | Mass injection molds | Mass injection molds |
| P20 | Pre-hardened, Good polishability | General-purpose molds | Common molds |
| S7 | Shock-resistant | Required for high-impact molds | High-impact molds |