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ABOUT MOLD BASIS

Mold bases are fundamental components in the plastic injection molding process, serving as the structural framework for molds. These bases provide stability and alignment for the mold cavities, ensuring precise and consistent part production. Typically made from durable materials like steel or aluminum, mold bases are designed to withstand high pressures and temperatures during the injection process.

One of the peculiarities of mold bases is their customization potential. They can be tailored to accommodate various mold designs, allowing manufacturers to optimize production efficiency and reduce cycle times. Additionally, mold bases often incorporate features such as cooling channels and ejector systems, which enhance the molding process by improving heat dissipation and facilitating part removal.

Furthermore, the choice of mold base impacts the overall cost and lifespan of the mold. Investing in high-quality mold bases can lead to significant long-term savings by minimizing maintenance and replacement needs, ultimately enhancing productivity in the plastic injection industry.

MOLD BASIS CONFIGURATOR

Side Gate System

side gate system

The side gate system in plastic injection molds is a method of material entry that allows molten plastic to flow into the mold cavity from the side, rather than the traditional top-down approach. This design minimizes the risk of sink marks and improves surface quality by reducing the distance the plastic travels. Side gates enable better control of the fill pattern, leading to more uniform part thickness. They are particularly useful for complex geometries and multi-cavity molds. Additionally, side gates can facilitate easier part removal and reduce cycle times, enhancing overall production efficiency.

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Three Plate System

three plate system

A three-plate mold is a type of injection mold used in plastic manufacturing, consisting of three main plates: the front, back, and a middle plate. This design allows for the separation of the parting line from the injection point, facilitating the production of complex shapes with multiple cavities.
Advantages include improved part quality, reduced cycle times, and the ability to use multiple materials or colors, capability of injecting thing parts.
Disadvantages involve higher initial costs, increased complexity in design and manufacturing, and the potential for longer setup times. Overall, three-plate molds are ideal for high-precision applications but may not be cost-effective for simpler designs.

three plate molds
general 2 TPM
Pin Point Gate System

pin point gate system

A pin point gate mold is a type of injection mold featuring a small, precise gate that allows molten plastic to enter the cavity. This gate is typically located at a specific point on the part, minimizing the impact on aesthetics and functionality.

Advantages include reduced material waste, improved surface finish, and minimized stress on the part, leading to better mechanical properties.

Disadvantages encompass potential clogging issues, limited flow rates, and the need for precise alignment during assembly. Overall, pin point gate molds are ideal for intricate designs but may require careful management during the injection process.

pin point dimensions guidelines
general
Configurator
STEP 1 - CHOOSE THE TYPE OF MOLD BASE YOU NEED
STEP 2 - CHOOSE YOUR CONFIGURATION
STEP 3 - CHOOSE THE MEASUREMENTS
Mold Code
PW
TP
RUNNER ST
ST
SP
SB
HIGHER SB
BP
ERP
EP
1825-FCI-A50-B50-238
230
30
20
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--
60
80
20
13
15
1825-FCI-A60-B60-258
230
30
20
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60
80
20
13
15
1825-FCI-A70-B70-278
230
30
20
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--
60
80
20
13
15
1825-FCI-A80-B80-298
230
30
20
--
--
60
80
20
13
15
1825-GAI-A25-B25-198
230
30
--
--
30
60
80
20
13
15
1825-GAI-A30-B30-208
230
30
--
--
30
60
80
20
13
15
1825-GAI-A35-B35-218
230
30
--
--
30
60
80
20
13
15
1825-GAI-A40-B40-228
230
30
--
--
30
60
80
20
13
15
1825-GAI-A50-B50-248
230
30
--
--
30
60
80
20
13
15
1825-GAI-A60-B60-268
230
30
--
--
30
60
80
20
13
15
1825-GAI-A70-B70-288
230
30
--
--
30
60
80
20
13
15
1825-GAI-A80-B80-308
230
30
--
--
30
60
80
20
13
15
1825-GCI-A25-B25-168
230
30
--
--
--
60
80
20
13
15
1825-GCI-A30-B30-178
230
30
--
--
--
60
80
20
13
15
1825-GCI-A35-B35-188
230
30
--
--
--
60
80
20
13
15
1825-GCI-A40-B40-198
230
30
--
--
--
60
80
20
13
15
1825-GCI-A50-B50-218
230
30
--
--
--
60
80
20
13
15
1825-GCI-A60-B60-238
230
30
--
--
--
60
80
20
13
15
1825-GCI-A70-B70-258
230
30
--
--
--
60
80
20
13
15
1825-GCI-A80-B80-278
230
30
--
--
--
60
80
20
13
15
1825-FAH-A25-B25-218
180
30
20
--
30
60
80
20
13
15
1825-FAH-A30-B30-228
180
30
20
--
30
60
80
20
13
15
1825-FAH-A35-B35-238
180
30
20
--
30
60
80
20
13
15
1825-FAH-A40-B40-248
180
30
20
--
30
60
80
20
13
15
1825-FAH-A50-B50-268
180
30
20
--
30
60
80
20
13
15
1825-FAH-A60-B60-288
180
30
20
--
30
60
80
20
13
15
1825-FAH-A70-B70-308
180
30
20
--
30
60
80
20
13
15
1825-FAH-A80-B80-328
180
30
20
--
30
60
80
20
13
15
1825-FCH-A25-B25-188
180
30
20
--
--
60
80
20
13
15
1825-FCH-A30-B30-198
180
30
20
--
--
60
80
20
13
15
1825-FCH-A35-B35-208
180
30
20
--
--
60
80
20
13
15
1825-FCH-A40-B40-218
180
30
20
--
--
60
80
20
13
15
1825-FCH-A50-B50-238
180
30
20
--
--
60
80
20
13
15
1825-FCH-A60-B60-258
180
30
20
--
--
60
80
20
13
15
1825-FCH-A70-B70-278
180
30
20
--
--
60
80
20
13
15
1825-FCH-A80-B80-298
180
30
20
--
--
60
80
20
13
15
1825-GAH-A25-B25-198
180
30
--
--
30
60
80
20
13
15
1825-GAH-A30-B30-208
180
30
--
--
30
60
80
20
13
15
1825-GAH-A35-B35-218
180
30
--
--
30
60
80
20
13
15
1825-GAH-A40-B40-228
180
30
--
--
30
60
80
20
13
15
1825-GAH-A50-B50-248
180
30
--
--
30
60
80
20
13
15
1825-GAH-A60-B60-268
180
30
--
--
30
60
80
20
13
15
1825-GAH-A70-B70-288
180
30
--
--
30
60
80
20
13
15
1825-GAH-A80-B80-308
180
30
--
--
30
60
80
20
13
15
1825-GCH-A25-B25-168
180
30
--
--
--
60
80
20
13
15
1825-GCH-A30-B30-178
180
30
--
--
--
60
80
20
13
15
1825-GCH-A35-B35-188
180
30
--
--
--
60
80
20
13
15
1825-GCH-A40-B40-198
180
30
--
--
--
60
80
20
13
15
1825-GCH-A50-B50-218
180
30
--
--
--
60
80
20
13
15
1825-GCH-A60-B60-238
180
30
--
--
--
60
80
20
13
15
1825-GCH-A70-B70-258
180
30
--
--
--
60
80
20
13
15
1825-GCH-A80-B80-278
180
30
--
--
--
60
80
20
13
15
1830-FAI-A25-B25-218
230
30
20
--
30
60
80
20
13
15
1830-FAI-A30-B30-228
230
30
20
--
30
60
80
20
13
15
1830-FAI-A35-B35-238
230
30
20
--
30
60
80
20
13
15
1830-FAI-A40-B40-248
230
30
20
--
30
60
80
20
13
15
1830-FAI-A50-B50-268
230
30
20
--
30
60
80
20
13
15
1830-FAI-A60-B60-288
230
30
20
--
30
60
80
20
13
15
1830-FAI-A70-B70-308
230
30
20
--
30
60
80
20
13
15
1830-FAI-A80-B80-328
230
30
20
--
30
60
80
20
13
15
1830-FCI-A25-B25-188
230
30
20
--
--
60
80
20
13
15
1830-FCI-A30-B30-198
230
30
20
--
--
60
80
20
13
15
1830-FCI-A35-B35-208
230
30
20
--
--
60
80
20
13
15
1830-FCI-A40-B40-218
230
30
20
--
--
60
80
20
13
15
1830-FCI-A50-B50-238
230
30
20
--
--
60
80
20
13
15
1830-FCI-A60-B60-258
230
30
20
--
--
60
80
20
13
15
1830-FCI-A70-B70-278
230
30
20
--
--
60
80
20
13
15
1830-FCI-A80-B80-298
230
30
20
--
--
60
80
20
13
15
1830-GAI-A25-B25-198
230
30
--
--
30
60
80
20
13
15
1830-GAI-A30-B30-208
230
30
--
--
30
60
80
20
13
15
1830-GAI-A35-B35-218
230
30
--
--
30
60
80
20
13
15
1830-GAI-A40-B40-228
230
30
--
--
30
60
80
20
13
15
1830-GAI-A50-B50-248
230
30
--
--
30
60
80
20
13
15
1830-GAI-A60-B60-268
230
30
--
--
30
60
80
20
13
15
1830-GAI-A70-B70-288
230
30
--
--
30
60
80
20
13
15
1830-GAI-A80-B80-308
230
30
--
--
30
60
80
20
13
15
1830-GCI-A25-B25-168
230
30
--
--
--
60
80
20
13
15
1830-GCI-A30-B30-178
230
30
--
--
--
60
80
20
13
15
1830-GCI-A35-B35-188
230
30
--
--
--
60
80
20
13
15
1830-GCI-A40-B40-198
230
30
--
--
--
60
80
20
13
15
1830-GCI-A50-B50-218
230
30
--
--
--
60
80
20
13
15
1830-GCI-A60-B60-238
230
30
--
--
--
60
80
20
13
15
1830-GCI-A70-B70-258
230
30
--
--
--
60
80
20
13
15
1830-GCI-A80-B80-278
230
30
--
--
--
60
80
20
13
15
1830-FAH-A25-B25-218
180
30
20
--
30
60
80
20
13
15
1830-FAH-A30-B30-228
180
30
20
--
30
60
80
20
13
15
1830-FAH-A35-B35-238
180
30
20
--
30
60
80
20
13
15
1830-FAH-A40-B40-248
180
30
20
--
30
60
80
20
13
15
1830-FAH-A50-B50-268
180
30
20
--
30
60
80
20
13
15
1830-FAH-A60-B60-288
180
30
20
--
30
60
80
20
13
15
1830-FAH-A70-B70-308
180
30
20
--
30
60
80
20
13
15
1830-FAH-A80-B80-328
180
30
20
--
30
60
80
20
13
15
1830-FCH-A25-B25-188
180
30
20
--
--
60
80
20
13
15
1830-FCH-A30-B30-198
180
30
20
--
--
60
80
20
13
15
1830-FCH-A35-B35-208
180
30
20
--
--
60
80
20
13
15
1830-FCH-A40-B40-218
180
30
20
--
--
60
80
20
13
15
1830-FCH-A50-B50-238
180
30
20
--
--
60
80
20
13
15
1830-FCH-A60-B60-258
180
30
20
--
--
60
80
20
13
15
1830-FCH-A70-B70-278
180
30
20
--
--
60
80
20
13
15
1830-FCH-A80-B80-298
180
30
20
--
--
60
80
20
13
15

* ALL MEASUREMENTS IN MM
* CLICK ON THE CODE TO ACCESS THE ITEM SPECIFICATION

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