WHAT IS A MOULD?
Moulds and Mouldmaking
Moulds enable repeatable, high-volume production of plastic and metal components. Learn the basic mouldmaking workflow and the factors that shape a mould project.
Moulds and mouldmaking
A mould is a durable tool that gives material its shape during production. It supports repeatable manufacture of parts used in vehicles, appliances, packaging, machinery and consumer products.
The mouldmaking process
The work typically moves from product and process review to mould design, machining, assembly, trial and approval. The exact scope depends on the part, material, production volume and machine.
Common mould types
Plastic injection moulds · die-casting moulds · rubber moulds · blow moulds · sheet-metal forming and cutting dies · extrusion dies. Each process needs a mould structure suited to its material and production conditions.
What affects the project?
Part geometry, material, shrinkage, number of cavities, runner and cooling layout, slides or lifters, steel choice, tolerances, expected service life and validation requirements all affect design, cost and lead time.