how to make a hard plastic mold
Step-by-Step Guide to Making a Hard Plastic Mold: What You Need to Know
1. Gather the necessary materials: silicone rubber, release agent, plastic resin, and a mold frame.
| Plastic Material | PA6,PA66, ASA, POM, PPS, ABS,ABS+GF,ABS+PC,POM,PP, PE,PC,PMMA(Acrylic),PVC,PEI,PBT,PTFI |
| Metal Material | Aluminum (6061,6063,7075…),Brass, Copper, Brass, Stainless Steel(301,302,303,304…) |
| Surface Treatment | Polishing, Painting, Chroming, Anodizing, Silk Screening, Laser marking, Texture, Sandblasting, EMI coating, pad print , |
| Please Provide | 3D design in STEP /STP format and 2D drawing in PDF |
2. Prepare the mold frame by coating it with a release agent.
3. Mix the silicone rubber according to the manufacturer’s instructions.
4. Pour the silicone rubber into the mold frame and allow it to cure.
5. Once the silicone rubber has cured, remove the mold frame and separate the two halves of the mold.
6. Prepare the plastic resin according to the manufacturer’s instructions.
7. Pour the plastic resin into the mold and allow it to cure.
8. Once the plastic resin has cured, remove the mold and separate the two halves of the mold.
9. Trim any excess plastic from the edges of the mold.
10. Assemble the two halves of the mold and secure them with screws or clamps.
11. Your hard plastic mold is now ready to use.
