How to Save the Plastic Mold Tool Cost

How to Save the Plastic Mold Tool Cost   Mainly three factors that influence the cost of plastic injection molding – design of the part to be molded, material used in the molding tools and the cost of the unit. But the cost of plastic mold tool depends only on the material used in making it. These tools are made with a focus on their long lasting production benefits. In order to save mold tool cost you will have to go through this write-up.   Saving the cost by selecting right material   Plastic mold tools are normally made of different materials without compromising on their quality including aluminum, aluminum alloy and steel. Though the plastic mold tools made of aluminum and aluminum alloy can save the cost of entire project due to their resale value and stronger structure but the tools made of steel are considered the best one due to various reasons. Though the initial cost of steel plastic mold tools is a bit higher than aluminum or aluminum alloy tools but still they can save mold tool cost for entire project due to their durability and least wearing properties. They can mould 100 thousands of pieces without any repair or replacement. Some of the steels you can use for making injection mold tools may include Alumec, Corrax, Elmax, Holdax, Impax Supreme, Mirrax ESR and Moldmax HH etc.   Mold design for hot runner system   Though both, cold runner and hot runner molds, are used for plastic injection molding but hot runner system can help in reducing the cost of mold tools by increasing their productivity. Both the molding systems have their own pros and cons. In this write-up you will read the benefits of mold design for hot runner system to save mold tool cost more...