Vacuum Casting Molds | Rapid prototyping, small-batch production | Material: Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) with EN 13126 compliance Process: Vacuum forming (ASTM D4956) ▲ Thickness: 2.5–3.0 mm (ISO 3801) | High precision for complex geometries Cost-effective for small batches | Limited material flexibility compared to injection molding Noise level: 43 dBA (quieter than refrigerator hum) |
Injection Molding Molds | Mass production, high-volume parts | Material: Polycarbonate (ISO 1043) Mold Material: H13 Steel (ASTM A276) ▲ Surface Finish: ≤0.8 μm (ISO 1302) | High durability for large runs Consistent part quality | High initial tooling cost Longer lead time for mold setup |
3D Printed Molds | Rapid prototyping, custom designs | Material: Polyurethane (ASTM D2240) Process: FDM/SLA (ISO/ASTM 52900) ▲ Layer Thickness: 0.1–0.2 mm (ASTM F2792) | Fast turnaround time Unlimited design complexity | Lower mechanical strength Requires post-processing for smooth surfaces |
CNC Machined Molds | Custom tooling, precision parts | Material: Aluminum (ASTM B211) Mold Material: P20 Steel (ASTM A276) ▲ Tolerance: ±0.01 mm (ISO 2768) | High precision and repeatability Easy to modify | Higher cost per unit Slower production speed for large quantities |
Blow Molding Molds | Hollow parts (bottles, containers) | Material: Polyethylene (ASTM D1248) Process: Extrusion blow molding (ISO 1222) ▲ Wall Thickness: 0.5–1.5 mm (ISO 3167) | Cost-effective for hollow structures Lightweight parts | Limited design complexity Not suitable for intricate geometries |
Rotational Molding Molds | Large hollow parts (tanks, toys) | Material: Polyethylene (ASTM D1248) Process: Rotational molding (ASTM D1922) ▲ Uniform Wall Thickness: ±5% (ASTM D1621) | No seams for corrosion resistance Low material waste | Slow cycle time Limited to certain materials (e.g., thermoplastics) |