What are the injection mold processing steps?

Injection mold processing is the process of making the designed product through the injection molding process, injection mold processing steps and sequence include: product design – mold design – material preparation – mold parts processing – assembly mold – debugging mold – trial production and adjustment – mold maintenance and other 8 steps.

The following details the steps and sequence of injection mold processing, mainly including the following 8 aspects:

(1) Product design: First of all, product design according to needs and requirements. This includes determining the shape, size, structure, etc., of the product and drawing a drawing or three-dimensional model of the product.

(2) Mold design: After product design is completed, mold design needs to be carried out. According to the shape and structure of the product, the mold designer determines the structure of the mold, the number of parts, the parting method, etc., and draws the mold drawings or three-dimensional models.

(3) Material preparation: Before mold processing, the required materials need to be prepared. Commonly used mold materials are steel, aluminum alloy and so on. According to the requirements of mold design, the appropriate material is selected, and the cutting, forging and other processing is carried out to get the required mold parts.

(4) Processing mold parts: according to the mold design drawings or three-dimensional models, the mold parts are processed. This includes milling, turning, drilling, wire cutting and other processes, as well as heat treatment, surface treatment and other processes. Through these processing processes, the mold parts are processed into the required shape and size.

(5) Assembly mold: After the completion of the processing of mold parts, each part needs to be assembled. According to the requirements of mold design, the mold parts are assembled in a certain order, including the assembly of upper template, lower template, slider, thimble, guide post and other parts. At the same time, it is also necessary to debug and adjust to ensure the normal operation of the mold.

(6) Debugging mold: After the mold assembly is completed, it is necessary to debug the mold. By installing to the injection machine, the mold test operation is carried out. This includes adjusting the parameters of the injection molding machine, the opening and closing speed of the mold, temperature control, etc., and checking whether the quality and size of the product meet the requirements. If problems are found, adjustments and corrections need to be made accordingly.

(7) Trial production and adjustment: After the completion of mold debugging, trial production and adjustment are carried out. According to the requirements of the product, small batch or large batch production, and product inspection and testing. If there is a problem with the product, it needs to be adjusted and improved accordingly until the quality requirements of the product are met.

(8) Mold maintenance: After the mold processing is completed, it is necessary to carry out mold maintenance work. This includes regular cleaning and maintenance, lubrication maintenance, anti-rust treatment, etc. At the same time, it is also necessary to regularly check the wear and damage of the mold, and repair or replace it.

In summary, the steps of injection mold processing include product design, mold design, material preparation, mold parts processing, mold assembly, mold commissioning, trial production and adjustment, and mold maintenance. By following these steps, you can make injection molds that meet the requirements and achieve high-quality product production.