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INJECTION MOLD TOOLING

Mold Manufacturing Services

HWPD turns approved part designs into production-ready injection molds through controlled toolmaking, machining, inspection, and mold-trial processes. Our tooling team combines CNC machining, EDM, CMM inspection, mold assembly, and T1 sample evaluation to identify risks before final mold release and production.

Drawing-Specific
Machining Tolerances
Project-Defined
Tool Life Target
4–8 Weeks*
Typical Production Mold Lead Time
Prototype to Production
Tooling Capability

Toolmaking Equipment

Mold Manufacturing Services
and Toolmaking Equipment

Our mold manufacturing services are supported by advanced CNC machining centers, EDM machines, precision polishing equipment, and CMM measurement systems. Experienced toolmakers control every stage of injection mold manufacturing, from steel machining to mold assembly and T1 sample validation.

5-Axis CNC Machining

High-speed 5-axis CNC machining centers for complex mold cores, cavities, and electrode manufacturing with superior surface finish.

Max travel: 1500 × 1200 × 800mm · Tolerance: By drawing and feature

EDM (Sinker & Wire)

Electrical discharge machining for complex geometries, deep ribs, and sharp corners that CNC tooling cannot reach.

Surface finish: Ra 0.2μm · Tolerance: By drawing and feature

High-Speed Milling

High-speed machining centers for graphite electrode manufacturing and fine detail mold polishing preparation.

Spindle: 30,000 RPM · Ra: 0.4μm achievable

CMM Quality Inspection

Coordinate Measuring Machine inspection of all critical mold dimensions against 3D model and 2D drawing tolerances.

Accuracy: By measurement method · Full inspection report included

Mold Polishing

Manual and automated polishing to achieve mirror-finish (SPI A1) through textured (SPI D3) surface specifications.

SPI A1–D3 · VDI 12–45 · Custom texturing available

Mold Assembly & Trial

Complete mold assembly, mold trial on our in-house injection molding machines, and T1 sample evaluation before delivery.

In-house trial: 60–1,600T machines · T1 samples included

Manufacturing Specifications

Mold Manufacturing Services
for Every Tooling Requirement

Our mold manufacturing services cover prototype molds, production molds, hardened tools, stainless steel molds, family molds, and multi-cavity injection molds. Each tooling plan is matched to production volume, resin, surface finish, shot life, and dimensional requirements.

Mold Type
Steel Grade
Max Size
Shot Life
Lead Time
Hot Runner
CMM Inspection
T1 Trial
Prototype / Soft Tool
Aluminum / P20
500×400mm
10K–50K
4–8 weeks
—
✓
✓
Production Mold (P20)
P20 / 718H
1000×800mm
300K–500K
4–6 weeks
✓ Optional
✓
✓
Hardened Tool (H13)
H13 / 2344
1500×1200mm
Project-defined
6–8 weeks
✓ Optional
✓
✓
Stainless Steel (S136)
S136 / 2316
1200×1000mm
500K+ target
6–10 weeks
✓ Project-dependent
✓
✓
Multi-Cavity Mold
H13 / S136
1500×1200mm
500K+
8–12 weeks
✓ Standard
✓
✓
Family Mold
P20 / H13
1200×1000mm
300K–500K
5–8 weeks
✓ Optional
✓
✓

Drawing-Specific

CNC Machining Tolerances

60–1,600T

In-House Mold Trial Range

Project-Defined

Tool Life Target

4–8 Weeks

Typical Production Mold Lead Time
CNC machining large injection mold steel die, vertical machining center milling mold cavity with coolant spray in mold factory workshop
In-house 5-Axis CNC + EDM
All machining performed in our own facility — no outsourcing of critical mold components.
Manufacturing Process

How Our Mold Manufacturing Services Build Your Mold

Every mold manufacturing services project follows a disciplined production process — from raw steel procurement and CNC machining through EDM, polishing, mold assembly, mold trial, and T1 sample approval. No shortcuts, no surprises.

Steel Procurement & Incoming QC

All tool steel is sourced from certified suppliers with material certificates. Incoming inspection confirms grade and hardness before machining begins.

Rough & Finish CNC Machining

Multi-stage CNC machining — rough, semi-finish, and finish passes — is performed according to approved drawings and feature-specific tolerance requirements.

EDM & Electrode Machining

Graphite electrodes machined in-house. Sinker and wire EDM used for ribs, sharp corners, and complex features beyond CNC capability.

CMM Dimensional Inspection

100% CMM inspection of all critical dimensions against approved drawings. Full measurement report issued before mold assembly.

Mold Trial & T1 Sample Evaluation

Trial run on our in-house injection machines. T1 samples are measured and inspected for customer review. Required tooling adjustments are completed before final mold acceptance and shipment.
Quality Standards

Quality Standards for Mold Manufacturing Services

Every mold we ship has been trialed, inspected, and approved to rigorous quality standards. Our mold manufacturing services include material certification, CMM inspection, T1 sample reporting, hardness testing, and surface finish verification. We also reference ISO manufacturing quality standards when preparing documentation and inspection controls.

Material Certification

Steel grade certificates provided for all mold materials.

CMM Inspection Report

Full dimensional report against approved drawings.

T1 Sample Report

First-article inspection of molded samples with measurements.

Surface Finish Verification

Polish grade verified against SPI or VDI standards as specified.

Hardness Testing

Rockwell hardness confirmed for hardened steel mold components.

Mold Maintenance Manual

Care and maintenance guide provided with every mold delivery.
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Timeline

Mold Manufacturing
Services Timeline

01

Design Review & Order

DFM check, steel selection, mold manufacturing services scope, and lead time confirmed. PO and deposit received.

02

Steel Procurement

Certified tool steel ordered and incoming inspection completed for the approved mold manufacturing services plan.

03

CNC & EDM Machining

Multi-stage precision machining of all mold components.

04

Assembly & Trial

Mold assembled, trialed on injection machine, T1 samples produced.

05

Approval & Delivery

Final samples and inspection documentation are reviewed, required tool adjustments are completed, and the mold is released for production or shipment after approval.

FAQ

Mold Manufacturing Services FAQ

Who owns the mold after your mold manufacturing services are completed?

For customer-funded tooling, mold ownership is defined in the quotation and tooling agreement. Once the agreed payment terms are completed, customer-owned molds are identified and managed according to the project agreement. Mold drawings, inspection reports, and other tooling documentation are provided according to the agreed project scope.

Yes. Mold trials and T1 sample evaluation can be included in the tooling scope. The mold is trialed on an appropriate injection molding machine, and T1 samples are measured and inspected for customer review. If adjustments are required, the tooling is modified and additional trials such as T2 or T3 can be carried out before final mold acceptance or production release.

Warranty terms are defined in the tooling agreement based on the mold specification, steel grade, target tool life, molding resin, operating conditions, and maintenance requirements. If a tooling issue covered by the agreed warranty occurs, our engineering team will review the cause and determine the appropriate repair or corrective action.

Yes. We can manufacture molds from customer-supplied 3D mold designs and 2D tooling drawings. Before steel cutting begins, our tooling team reviews the design for machining feasibility, tolerances, steel selection, cooling, ejection, runner and gate design, component availability, and assembly requirements. Any potential issues are discussed with the customer before manufacturing starts.

Yes. For molds used in ongoing production with HWPD, mold storage and preventive maintenance can be arranged according to the production program. Maintenance may include cleaning, lubrication, inspection of wear components, cooling-channel checks, and required repairs. Maintenance records can also be maintained according to project requirements.

Ready for Mold Manufacturing Services?

Send us your part drawing and get a precision mold manufacturing
services proposal after requirements and file review.