Types of Plastic Injection Mold Tools

1.Introduction

Plastic injection molding?is a popular and versatile manufacturing process used to produce a wide range of plastic parts and components. Choosing the right mold tool for your project is crucial in ensuring the efficiency, cost-effectiveness, and quality of your final product. In this blog, we will explore the different types of plastic injection mold tools and their unique features.

2.Types of Injection Mold Tools Classification

When it comes to plastic injection molding, selecting the appropriate type of mold can significantly impact the final product's quality and overall production efficiency. Here are three different types of injection molds that can be classified based on their unique features.

Types of Injection Mold Tools

1.Number of Cavities

Single Cavity Mold, Multi-Cavity Mold, Family Mold

2.Feeding System

Hot Runner Mold, Cold Runner Mold, Insulated Runner Mold

3.Mold Plate

Two-Plate Mold, Three-Plate Mold, Stack Mold

2.1 Based on Number of Cavities

The classification of injection molds includes three types based on the number of parts that can be manufactured per molding cycle. These include the following:

(1) Single Cavity Mold

A single cavity mold is a type of injection mold tool that produces one part per cycle. This type of mold is ideal for low-volume production or prototyping. The advantages of single cavity molds include lower tooling costs and faster lead times. However, they may not be as cost-effective for high-volume production.

# Common applications -- Prototyping - Low-volume production - Custom or specialized parts