How To Improve The Mold Quality

To produce qualified injection molds, mold manufacturers have established a comprehensive Production Management System. So what measures can be taken to improve the quality of plastic injection molds?

The Impact of Mold Management Systems on Mold Quality

This computerized system integrates and manages the entire workflow: product data, process parameters, planning, scheduling, mold design, process engineering, workshop task assignment, product inspection, and warehouse management. It enables full traceability of every mold and related information from initial planning to final delivery.

By systematically organizing and consolidating information from planning, design, manufacturing processes, shop floor status, and human resources, we effectively coordinate scheduling with production execution. This integration is fundamental to ensuring consistent mold quality and on-time delivery.

Cost and quality are controlled through the strict governance of workshop work orders and tool scrappage management. Precise mold structure design, efficient component machining, and accurate part inspection significantly reduce additional costs caused by design changes and repairs. This enables accurate tracking of actual costs per mold and effective quality control.

The Impact of Mold Assembly on Mold Quality

Mold assembly demands machine-like precision. Every component and screw must be correctly placed. Any error can have serious consequences, ranging from product defects and production delays to severe mold damage and complete scrappage. Therefore, assembly requires meticulous attention to detail.

The Impact of Mold Installation and Maintenance on Mold Quality

Cleaning is critical during assembly, especially for water lines and screw holes. All metal chips must be thoroughly blown out to eliminate any risk of customer dissatisfaction due to contamination.

Mold maintenance focuses on preservation during production intervals. Like an automobile, a mold left idle without proper care risks permanent damage. A comprehensive maintenance routine should follow each production run, with a focus on preventing rust on molding surfaces and lubricating moving parts.

As molds are exposed to cooling water during production and may get wet during handling, they must be completely dried before applying a protective oil coating.