What is mold tech texture?

A mold tech texture book is a collection of various types of textures, from very smooth to very ‘rough’, that can be obtained on plastic injection molded parts, made by the company, Mold-Tech (other types are available).

What is draft angle injection molding?

A draft angle is a slant that is applied to each side of most features of an injection molded part. The angle, which is positioned to run toward the direction of a mold’s pull and parting line, helps with releasing the part from the mold. It is rare that a component of a part does not need to be drafted.

What is VDI surface finish?

VDI 3400 Surface Finish (commonly known as VDI surface finish) refers to the mould texture standard set by Verein Deutscher Ingenieure (VDI), the Society of German Engineers. The VDI 3400 surface finish is mainly processed by Electrical Discharge Machining (EDM) when mold machining.

How are molds textured?

Mold Surface Textures Made by Blasting Abrasive blasting helps to create rougher finishes. This type of texturing makes use of glass beads or sand. This corresponds to the SPI surface finish Category D. The random nature of the blasting and spraying results in a non-directional and uniform finish.

How is graining done?

Graining can be accomplished using either rudimentary tools or highly specialized tools. A specialized thick brush used for graining is often called a mottler. A second layer of tempera or thinned paint is applied over the dry base, by means of a sponge or large inexpensive brush.

What is in mold graining?

During in-mold graining (IMG), the grain is first created on the foil during the deep drawing or vacuum laminating process. The ungrained and warmed foil is suctioned directly during the forming/laminating process into a contoured, grained shell.

What is VDI texture?

VDI 3400 texture refers to the texture standard set by Verein Deutscher Ingenieure (VDI), the Society of German Engineers. It is mainly processed by Electrical Discharge Machining (EDM) when mold machining but could also be done by the traditional texturing method.

Do you need mold Tech texture for plastic injection molding?

First of all,we need to know about MOLD-TECH texture for most automotive moldings. The original MT 11000 texture is expensive than a copy texture,but it is worth to make it if you part has strict appearance demands. When you decided to make a texture in the steel surface,there are few points need to concern.

What does Standex engraving mold-Tech do for You?

Standex Engraving Mold-Tech manages every step of the process from texture design and engraving to getting your tool ready for production with worry-free results. A collaborative process, craftsmanship and proprietary technology gets your product to market quickly.

What should I look for in an injection molder?

The first objective for a custom injection molder is working with the customer to determine how important the surface finish is for the appearance and/or performance of the final product. For example, does the product need to be eye-catching or simply functional?