In the process of injection molding mold manufacturing, factors such as the choice of steel material, mold design process, and factory management mode have a crucial impact on processing costs. To meet different application needs, such as high hardness, high wear resistance, or high toughness of mold steel, we must carefully plan during the production process to effectively control the processing cost of injection molding molds. Below, I will elaborate on this from three aspects.
Refinement in Steel Material Selection
The choice of steel material is crucial in the manufacturing of injection molding molds. Some applications require mold steel with high hardness and high wear resistance to enhance the durability of the parting line; while other applications focus more on the toughness of the mold steel to resist mechanical fatigue. However, steel with high hardness and wear resistance tends to be more brittle, and steel with stronger toughness may have reduced resistance to steel-on-steel wear, glass fiber wear, or wear from mineral-filled resins. Therefore, mold makers need to carefully select the appropriate steel based on specific needs. In addition, stainless steel is a worthwhile consideration for molding resins that are corrosive to most other steels. Before production, reasonably designing the injection molding mold and selecting suitable steel materials are fundamental to reducing costs. Excellent mold design can improve the yield rate, reduce waste generation, and effectively lower production costs.
Rationalization of Processing Techniques
The choice of processing techniques is equally important for controlling the cost of injection molding molds. The same product, produced using different manufacturing processes, will require different qualities and quantities of raw materials. Therefore, while meeting product quality requirements, we should actively explore and improve processing techniques to reduce production costs. By optimizing processing flows, improving processing efficiency, and reducing material waste, we can achieve effective cost control.
Scientific Management Mode
A scientific and reasonable management mode is also indispensable in the processing of injection molding molds. We should strengthen cost accounting awareness and enhance management in various aspects such as production, supply, sales, and finance. Specifically, we need to break down various costs in production, including raw materials, auxiliary materials, fuel, power, wages, manufacturing expenses, and administrative expenses, into the cost per unit product to achieve refined management. At the same time, we must strictly prohibit wasteful behavior and ensure that every penny is spent wisely. By reducing unnecessary waste in various links, we can reasonably store and use materials, reduce costs, and improve efficiency. This can not only meet the reasonable needs of production but also reduce capital occupation and waste.
In summary, through refined steel material selection, rationalized processing techniques, and a scientific management mode, we can effectively control the processing cost of injection molding molds and enhance the competitiveness of enterprises.
