The meaning and classification of plastic molds

Plastic molds are tools that are matched with plastic molding machines in the plastic processing industry to give plastic products a complete configuration and precise dimensions. Due to the wide variety of plastics and processing methods, and the complex and simple structures of plastic molding machines and plastic products, the types and structures of plastic molds are also diverse.

(1) Plastic molds are divided into different production processes and products:

A. Injection molding mold-TV shell, keyboard buttons (the most common application)

B. Blow mold-beverage bottle

C. Compression molding mold-bakelite switch, scientific porcelain dishes

D. Transfer molding mold-integrated circuit products

E. Extrusion mould-glue pipe, plastic bag

F. Thermoforming mold-transparent molded packaging shell

G. Rotational mould-soft rubber doll toy

General classification of molds: can be divided into plastic molds and non-plastic molds:

Non-plastic mold

(2) Non-plastic molds include: casting molds, forging molds, stamping molds, die-casting molds, etc.

A. Casting mold-faucet, pig iron platform

B. Forging die-car body

C. Stamping die-computer panel

D. Die casting mold-super alloy, cylinder block