Custom Mold Design & Manufacturing Services | Professional Mold Making

Types of mould manufacturing cover things like injection moulds, die-casting moulds, stamping moulds, forging moulds, extrusion moulds, blow moulding moulds and similar techniques. No two types are produced the same way.

Injection mould manufacturing relies greatly on CNC machining, an effective cooling system design and polishing the surface.
Die-casting moulds call for specialised steel, especially when it comes to how the venting system is planned and how the surface is treated.
Precision clearance control and a proper quenching process are the most important concerns in making stamping moulds.
The process to build forging molds begins with the creation of forging blanks which are then put through several machine processes and tough heat treatment.
Consistent material flow is achieved in extrusion moulding by giving importance to runner design and processing.
When blow moulding is used, aluminium alloys are often selected for moulds and designers take care to consider both the design of the cooling system and the finish of the cavity.

Zcmould currently focuses on injection moulds and die-casting, we do not offer any other mould manufacturing services at this time.

Many different elements shape the course of mould manufacturing. Usually, making a small and basic mould takes only a week or two. It can take more than three months to finish large and complicated moulds and moderately complex ones usually need two to four weeks.

Different types of moulds take very different amounts of time to be made. Why it takes two to six weeks to produce an injection mould is explained below. The eight-week limit might expand if a mould calls for extra accuracy and attention to detail.
The production time for big die-casting moulds can be as long as three months, while it usually takes three to six weeks for smaller moulds because there are more things to consider.

About 20% to 30% of the money spent on mould manufacturing goes to the cost of injection mould material. A mold of any simple or medium size can have a waste percentage of 20%, whereas complicated or huge molds can have waste that rises to over 30%.
More demanding material requirements in die-casting moulds raise their overall material costs; these costs can be around 30% for small moulds and well above 40% for large, high-performing moulds.

Moulds for die-casting are often made with H13 steel because of its high durability, resistance to wear and heat. As a hot work die steel, it gives high cost efficiency.
Some also choose 3Cr2W8V steel because it is known for its good resistance to heat, hardness, ability to resist wear and stability. It is a good choice for people who want balance between cost and how well the process performs and it is especially suited for magnesium and aluminium die-casting moulds.

Many professional mould manufacturing firms provide detailed instructions for caring for the mould after manufacturing is over. Among the important topics are protecting from rust, daily upkeep, upkeep with oil and following particular safety steps depending on the machine. The cost of caring for a pet can change for several reasons.

Maintaining your car is inexpensive because cleaning supplies and lubricants usually only cost $10–$100 every time you service your vehicle.
If you have a simple and small mould, typical regular maintenance is about several hundred to one or two thousand dollars per session. Injection and die-casting moulds that are large and detailed can see costs ranging from several thousand USD to tens of thousands of dollars.

How much repairs cost depends greatly on what the problem is. For small repairs, the bill may be a few hundred to a few thousand dollars, but for major damage, the cost could go up to tens of thousands of dollars, as well as create additional production delays.

Moulds for your injection moulding are maintained and serviced by Zcmould at no extra cost.

Producing Moulds for the Important Industries of Aerospace and Medical

Mould manufacturing for aerospace and medicine follows much tougher standards than do most regular manufacturers. These specialised fields must be extremely accurate, reliable and 100% in compliance with international standards.

The Field of Medicine: Making Safety and Precision Work Together

The safety and biocompatibility of molds in the medical field must meet very strict regulations. All the materials used must not harm the human body, be safe for the environment, nontoxic and anti-allergic. To make sure products function properly and are consistent, the dimensional tolerances are usually much narrow, sometimes as little as ±0.005 mm.

Medical device companies are required to have CE (EU) and FDA (USA) certifications for international product approval, pass biocompatibility testing and hold ISO 13485 certification for international regulations.

Created for Severe Demands: The Aerospace Industry

Especially in the aerospace industry, standards are much tougher. Apart from their durable strength, hardness, toughness and ability to resist fatigue, mould materials must be stable in tough weather conditions. If parts are going to travel quickly and stay strong, their surfaces must meet very high standards of smoothness with accuracy in the range of microns.

All makers of aerospace moulds must earn AS9100 series certifications to include all stages of production in the lifecycle. Specialised processes ensuring every stage matches aerospace-grade standards must also hold independent process certificates. Before they can start producing here, suppliers are carefully reviewed in terms of their facilities, the technologies they use and their quality systems.