Plastic mold building is the process of creating plastic molds used to produce plastic parts. The molds are typically made from steel or aluminum and can be either injection molds or extrusion molds. Injection molds are used to create plastic parts by injecting molten plastic into a mold cavity, while extrusion molds are used to create plastic parts by extruding plastic through a die. Plastic mold builders typically use computer-aided design (CAD) software to create the mold designs, which are then sent to a CNC machine for machining. Once the mold is built, it can be used to produce plastic parts on an injection molding machine or an extrusion machine. 

Strong Understanding of Plastic Materials

Plastic mold building services are a critical process in the manufacturing of plastic parts, as it allows for the mass production of plastic pieces with a high degree of accuracy and repeatability. Plastic mold build technicians must have a strong understanding of plastic materials and how they behave during the molding process to create molds that produce consistent, high-quality results. Mold building is a complex process, and plastic mold builders must be highly skilled to produce quality molds. 

There are a few key considerations that must be considered when building a plastic mold:

- The type of plastic being used (thermoplastic or thermoset)

- The melting point of the plastic

- The injection or extrusion pressure

- The molding cycle time

- The ejection system

- The cooling system

High Quality Plastic Molding

Today more than ever before it is important to have access to high quality molding related services. While there are many companies throughout the country and across the region that offer a wide range of unique and innovative plastic mold related work, one company has stood the test of time. Harbor Plastics is a go to source for trusted and reliable mold building services that get results. To learn more simply visit the company online or call today.