What technologies are needed for one-stop injection mold manufacture?
Injection molds are tools used to customize plastic products. Their accuracy and quality directly affect the function and performance of plastic parts. The design and processing of injection molds requires the use of several technologies, including:
1. Design. Design includes product design and mold design. CAD/CAM technology is one of the most commonly used design methods. By computer-aided manufacturing, it can improve the accuracy and production efficiency of molds. 3D printing is also gradually being applied to mold design, which can be used to verify the design.
2. Material. The selection of mold materials needs to be adjusted according to the actual product, and the steel that meets the product characteristics needs to be chosen. Commonly used mold materials include hardened steel and cemented carbide.
3. Mold manufacturing. It includes mold processing, surface treatment, assembly, and debugging. Mold processing is the core step in mold manufacturing, mainly including CNC machining and EDM machining. CNC machining can realize high-precision mold processing, while EDM can be used to manufacture special-shaped mold parts. The purpose of mold surface treatment is to increase the hardness and wear resistance of the mold surface and to prevent scratches and other problems from occurring during injection.
4. Inspection and quality control. Inspection and quality control are an important part of mold quality inspection. By using various inspection equipment, such as three-coordinates and scanners, the mold size and product size can be tested.
