What is the process from prototype to mold and injection molding?
The process from prototype to mold and injection molding usually includes the following steps:
- Design stage: First, design a three-dimensional model of the product according to product requirements.
- Prototype production: Through rapid prototyping technology, such as 3D printing or CNC processing, a product prototype, that is, a prototype, is produced.
- Prototype evaluation: Functional testing and appearance evaluation of the prototype are performed to ensure that the design meets the requirements.
- Mold design: According to the results of the prototype evaluation, a mold structure suitable for injection molding is designed.
- Mold manufacturing: The designed mold drawings are handed over to the mold department for processing and manufacturing.
- Mold trial: After the mold is manufactured, a trial mold is carried out to check the accuracy of the mold and the molding quality of the product.
- Mold correction: Make necessary corrections to the mold according to the results of the trial mold to ensure the quality of the final product.
- Formal production: After the mold correction is completed, the formal injection molding production process begins.
- Quality inspection: Quality inspection of the injection molded product is carried out to ensure that the product meets the standards.
- Post-processing: Perform necessary post-processing on injection molded products, such as deburring, painting, electroplating, etc.
- Finished product packaging: After completing all processes, the products are packaged and prepared for shipment.
