Method for Selecting Injection Mold Materials

Materials Selection of Mold Forming Parts

Mold forming parts are at the core of all molds. Their quality directly affects its quality and lifespan. When selecting these materials, the following should be adhered to:

Plastic products feature a reflective surface.

Plastic products feature an appealing texture.

Plastic material can be highly corrosive.

Plastic material used is corrosion-resistant with an elegant mirror finish surface finish.

Plastic product with transparent parts

Mold life expectancy can be very demanding.

Selection of Materials for Non-molding Parts of Molds

Non-molding parts do not have stringent material requirements and their selection principles should be as follows.

No special requirements exist for mold frames made out of S45C or S50C steel.

Mold components made of either S45 or S50C materials may also be included on a mold.

Selection of mold materials should take into account several criteria, including those discussed here and customer requirements and cost considerations. As noted above, this list should serve only as a general reference; other aspects must also be taken into account. Here are some characteristics of commonly used steel mold materials which you should keep in mind: