CNC Aluminum Mold Making: Materials, Techniques and Applications

With the manufacturing industry’s escalating demand for rapid iteration and cost control, CNC aluminum molds are reshaping the mold industry landscape through their unique performance advantages. Compared to traditional steel molds, aluminum molds boast a density of only 2.7 g/cm³ (one-third that of steel) and a thermal conductivity of 237 W/m·K (three times higher than steel),…

5 Key Features of High-Quality Die Casting Molds

Die casting molds are at the heart of the die casting process, ensuring precise shaping of molten metals into complex components. Their quality directly influences production efficiency, product reliability, and cost-effectiveness. High-quality molds can handle rigorous production demands while delivering consistent results. In this article, we’ll explore why quality matters in die casting molds and examine…

What are the CNC Techniques in Mold Making?

Molds are the backbone of many manufacturing processes, shaping plastic, metal, and other materials into desired forms. Traditionally, mold making relied heavily on skilled craftspeople. However, Computer Numerical Control (CNC) technology has revolutionized the field, offering unparalleled precision, efficiency, and design flexibility. This article explores the various CNC techniques used in modern mold making. What is…

Surface Strengthening Technology of Plastic Moulds

With the continuous development of material technology, plastic products are widely used in industrial manufacturing and daily life. Therefore, higher requirements are also put forward for the performance and service life of plastic molds. How to improve the performance and service life of plastic molds is an important topic in current plastic mold research. It…

Permanent mold casting vs sand casting, which is better?

When people talk about the metal casting process, the words most often heard are “sand casting” and “permanent mold casting“. They are also important casting methods, but their application fields are very different. Are you interested in taking five minutes to learn about it? This article will use as simple terms as possible, in the shortest time,…

How to Choose Mold Materials?

Traditional mold materials are divided into cold work mold materials, hot work mold materials, and plastic mold materials. The selection of mold materials should meet the requirements of wear resistance, toughness, fatigue fracture performance, high-temperature performance, corrosion resistance, and cold and heat fatigue resistance. The process performance should meet the requirements of forge ability, large…