Mould machining does require a range of specialist skills and experience to ensure that the moulds machined are of high accuracy, quality and long life. Here are some of the key skills and experience required:


Knowledge of mechanical design:

Familiarity with CAD (Computer Aided Design) software such as AutoCAD, SolidWorks, UG etc. for drawing and editing mould designs.

Understanding of basic mechanical design principles, including dimensioning, tolerance fits, material selection, etc.

Mould design skills:

Understand the basic structure and types of moulds and be able to design a reasonable mould structure according to product requirements.

Familiar with the design principles of cooling system, exhaust system, guiding system, etc. of moulds.

Processing process knowledge:

Master the basic process of mould processing, including roughing, semi-finishing and finishing.

Familiar with the use of various processing equipment and tools, such as milling machine, grinder, EDM machine, wire cutting machine, etc.

Understand the machining characteristics of different materials and cutting parameter settings.

Quality control and inspection ability:

Understand the quality standards and inspection methods of moulds, and be able to use various measuring tools and equipments for the inspection of dimensions and form and position tolerances.

Familiar with mould trial and debugging process, able to correct and optimise the mould according to the trial results.

Material knowledge and heat treatment experience:

Understand the performance and characteristics of various mould materials and be able to select suitable materials according to the usage requirements of the mould.

Familiar with heat treatment process, including quenching, tempering and aging treatment to improve the performance and stability of materials.

Teamwork and communication skills:

Mould processing usually involves the collaboration of multiple departments and personnel, requiring good teamwork and communication skills.

Ability to communicate and coordinate effectively with production, design, purchasing and other departments to ensure the smooth progress of mould processing.

Practical experience and problem solving ability:

Mould processing is a highly practical technology that requires experience through continuous practice.

When encountering processing problems or quality issues, you will be able to quickly analyse the cause of the problem and find a suitable solution.

Safety awareness:

Mould processing involves the use of a variety of mechanical equipment and tools, need to strictly comply with the safety regulations to ensure personal and equipment safety.

In short, mould processing requires the comprehensive use of mechanical design, process knowledge, quality control, material knowledge and other aspects of skills and experience, but also need to have good teamwork and communication skills as well as practical experience and problem solving ability.

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Post time:Sep-25-2020