Mold Making Materials
Mold manufacturing involves a variety of sub-materials, such as mold steel, special alloys, and so on. The choice of materials is crucial for the quality of the mold. High- quality mold making materials can ensure that the mold maintains accuracy and stability over a long period. They also determine the performance of injection molding production, helping to produce good plastic products.
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Types and Applications
Brief understanding of mold making materials
For our customers, a basic understanding of mold-making materials can also provide a small help for their own products.
This knowledge facilitates clearer communication and more accurate specifications, enabling our customers to make informed decisions about materials based on their product’s performance, cost, and quality. It helps our customers set realistic expectations for product performance and limitations, understand the general costs of product manufacturing, and plan for potential supply chain issues.
Mold Making Materials Library
This knowledge base covers internationally standardized steels commonly used in mold manufacturing. You will gain a comprehensive understanding of each mold material’s basic usage scenarios, processability, price, and service life. If you are interested in a specific material, you can try clicking the link below it to access detailed in-depth material analysis.
A6063-T6
Suitable Mold Types
Suitable Materials
Machining Performance
Price Level
Expected Production Lifespan
A6061-T6
Suitable Mold Types
Suitable Materials
Machining Performance
Price Level
Expected Production Lifespan
C3604
Suitable Mold Types
General purpose plastic injection molds, medium-volume production molds
Suitable Materials
Most general-purpose thermoplastics
Machining Performance
Excellent machinability, good polishability, can be welded and nitrided for improved surface hardness
Price Level
Expected Production Lifespan
5,000 - 100,000 cycles depending on polishing
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C36000
Suitable Mold Types
Suitable Materials
Machining Performance
Price Level
Expected Production Lifespan