Custom Plastic Molding Solutions

Mountain Mold & Die specializes in high-quality, acetal injection molding. Our precision-driven approach ensures optimal tooling and manufacturing for your unique project needs.

Understanding Tooling for Molding

To determine the right tooling for your plastic part, including for Nylon injection molding, it’s essential to know the estimated annual usage (EAU). For simple geometries, parts with an EAU of 10,000 or more are viable, while more complex designs require 50,000+ or even millions in some cases. Custom injection molding typically involves presses with capacities ranging from 50 to 250 tons, with an EAU of 100,000+ being common. Well-maintained molds can produce consistently accurate parts for over 10 years, even for intricate designs, with low-cost mass production possible when molds are properly constructed. Materials like glass fiber reinforced plastics may require specialized tool steel inserts for durability.

Green plastic injection molding machine.

Injection Mold Types and Features

We’ve built injection molds for over 39 years, gaining extensive experience in the design, construction, and maintenance of various molds. Common types include:

  • Two-plate conventional molds
  • Three-plate drop runner or stack molds
  • Frame and unit base molds
  • Shuttle or carrier molds for insert molding
  • Multi-cavity family molds

Mold Features

  • Hot drop or hot runner systems
  • Mechanical or hydraulic core pulls
  • Lifter ejection for undercuts
  • Magnetic, static, or vacuum holding for insert molding
  • Thermal enhancements with highly conductive materials or nitrogen-filled cores

Mold Design Process

Our mold design process starts with clear communication to define your needs, often through digital transfers, reverse engineering, and detailed specifications. We create and optimize the mold model to ensure performance excellence. We require complete specifications, including part geometry, material types, appearance, color, and tolerance standards like ISO or DIN.

Typical Applications

  • Hardware tools
  • Consumer products
  • Enclosures
  • Automotive parts
  • Lighting and electronic components
  • Identification devices
Industrial plastic injection molding machine.

Get Started on Your Project

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