Mold making is the process used to duplicate three dimensional models or objects. A model is any object that has depth, and an original model can be made from almost anything. If you were making your own object to mold, you might use clay, rock, or plastic. Through the use of a mold making material a negative, or a reverse, of a model part is made, the negative can then be used to cast a second part that is the same size and shape as the original part.

Simple parts such as relief sculptures can be duplicated by using a one part mold. The casting material is poured or pressed into the mold indentation. The casting material can range from clay, soap, chocolate, concrete, liquid plastic, play-dough, and metal castings.

You can make two part molds or even three or more part molds. Mold sizes can range from a few millimeters to many feet in size. Mold making is used in industry to make duplicates of a wide variety of creations ranging from car parts to Christmas ornaments. More complicated molds may include a variety of molded parts, rigid parts of the molds, inserts, a variety of resins and fillers, and a lot of setup and thought.

At home mold making is typically performed using a rubber mold making material that can be poured on or around the object to be duplicated. The mold can then be filled with casting materials of your choice. For example, many cake decorators or chocolate makers use molds to create unique shapes from their chocolates or use molds to shape fondant into special shapes. Home soap and candle makers duplicate unique shapes and designs. Hobbyist use molds to make components for their trains and to make improvements to the backdrops and sceneries. Even fishermen enjoy molding their own unique fishing lures.

Mold making can be fun and useful. With patience and persistence, you can mold and cast just about anything. You can make unique gifts and fix broken parts. To learn more about molding, casting and the products associated with Mold Making visit CNC Machining Factory

Compression Mold Making

Compression molding is a method of molding in which the molding material, generally preheated, is first placed in an open, heated mold cavity. The mold is closed with a top force or plug member, pressure is applied to force the material into contact with all mold areas, while heat and pressure are maintained until the molding material has cured; this process is known as compression molding method and in case of rubber it is also known as 'Vulcanisation'. The process employs thermosetting resins in a partially cured stage, either in the form of granules, putty-like masses, or preforms.

Picture of a Rock and Roll rotational moulding machine at an inclination of 45 degrees

Rotational Mold Making

Rotational molding involves a heated mold which is filled with a charge or shot weight of the material. It is then slowly rotated (usually around two perpendicular axes), causing the softened material to disperse and stick to the walls of the mold forming a hollow part.

Blow Mold Making

Blow molding (or moulding) is a manufacturing process for forming hollow plastic parts. It is also used for forming glass bottles or other hollow shapes.

Rapid Tooling

Rapid tooling (RT) in the plastic injection molding industry refers to molds that are manufactured in a very short period of time, also known as prototype tooling. Some of the main advantages to rapid tooling trades is that it decreases the time and cost of the product.

Silicone Mold Making

A silicone mold is a type of mold made from silicone rubber, a flexible and durable material commonly used in mold making. Silicone molds are popular for casting various materials such as resin, plaster, concrete, wax, and more.

Custom Mold Making

CNC Machining Factory provides exceptional custom mold manufacturing services used in rapidly producing various components for different industries. Our in-house facility is fully equipped with cutting-edge technology to create metal, thermoplastic, and elastomer molds. It's the ideal service to create a customized solution for your project's needs.

Injection Mold Making

Injection moulding (U.S. spelling: injection molding) is a manufacturing process for producing parts by injecting molten material into a mould, or mold. Injection moulding can be performed with a host of materials mainly including metals (for which the process is called die-casting), glasses, elastomers, confections, and most commonly thermoplastic and thermosetting polymers.

Precision Mold Making

Precision molding is a highly technical process that requires the use of specialized molds and injection molding machines. It is used to create complex plastic parts and products, which are often used in various industries — including automotive, information technology, and pharmaceuticals.

Automotive Mold Making

When it comes to automotive injection molding you will need high-precision parts for the best performance possible. With our extensive injection molding service and overmolding options, we are capable of manufacturing the best molds for various automobile brands.

Medical Mold Making

Manufacturing of medical components and devices using medical grade plastic materials that are durable, reliable and meet FDA regulations is the essence of medical injection molding.

Rubber Mold Making

Rubber molding is the process of transforming uncured rubber or an elastomer into a usable product by transferring, compressing, or injecting raw rubber material into a metal mold cavity. The applied pressure in the presence of heat creates a chemical reaction, such as curing or vulcanization, which causes the polymer chains in the material to cross-link.

Plastic moulding

Plastic moulding is the process of pouring liquid plastic into a certain container or mould so that it hardens in that customized shape. These plastic moulds can then be used for a wide range of purposed. There are 5 types of plastic moulding that is considered to be the most effective and most popular.

Die Casting Mold

A die casting mold is a precision tool used to produce metal parts through die casting, an efficient manufacturing process where molten metal is injected under high pressure into the mold cavity. The mold consists of two halves – a fixed half and a movable half. When closed, the cavity between them forms the desired shape of the casting part.

Prototype Mold Making

A prototype mold is designed for the rapid production of prototypes classified as ‘right material’ and of small to medium series of plastic parts up to their thousands. This method was specially designed to economically and quickly produce samples, prototypes, and small series. The injected part properties are the same as with a series mold but the life span of the latter is reduced. This technology will be preferred to the silicone mold when the number of parts is substantial or for information on industrialization.

Aluminum Mold Making

There are many types of molds for aluminum casting that are used in casting molten aluminum into different shapes and forms. Some molds are temporary, and others are permanent and can be used repeatedly.

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