In the precision machining field of today’s manufacturing industry, coordinate measuring machine (CMM) have become an indispensable key piece of equipment in the custom processing of precision injection molds. They are a “standard” measuring tool that many precision injection mold manufacturers are eager to equip themselves with. So, why are CMMs so crucial in the mold quality inspection process? The answer lies in their ability to significantly prolong the service life of precision injection molds while also shortening the production cycle, offering multiple notable advantages for mold manufacturing.
1. Ensuring Machining Accuracy and Improving Product Quality
In the production process of precision injection molds, the service life of the molds is closely related to the production efficiency and output of plastic products, and it also directly affects the cost of mold processing. Therefore, effectively prolonging the service life of molds is a key factor for mold manufacturing enterprises to enhance their competitiveness. And coordinate measuring machine, with their high-precision measurement capabilities, provide a solid guarantee for mold machining accuracy.
They can precisely measure various parameters of the machined parts of precision injection molds, ensuring that each machined part strictly meets the design requirements. This precise measurement not only guarantees the quality of the machined parts but also prevents the generation of defective products from the source. It also greatly reduces the time and cost required for reworking the machined parts of the molds. Imagine that without the precise control of coordinate measuring machine, various subtle deviations may occur during the mold machining process. These deviations, when accumulated, will not only lead to the production of a large number of defective products but also frequently trigger reworking operations, accelerating the wear and tear of the molds and shortening their service life. With CMMs, these problems can be effectively solved, and the service life of the molds can be naturally prolonged.
2. Automated Precise Measurement and Optimizing the Production Process
The automated precise measurement effect of coordinate measuring machine has brought about significant changes in the production process of precision injection mold factories. In traditional mold production, trial machining is an indispensable step. It is used to inspect whether the machining effect and parameters of the mold meet the requirements. However, trial machining is not only time-consuming and labor-intensive but may also cause unnecessary wear and tear to the mold due to multiple trial machinings.
The emergence of coordinate measuring machine has completely changed this situation. They can precisely measure and analyze the design parameters of the mold before formal machining, ensuring that the mold can achieve high precision requirements in the first machining attempt, eliminating the need for cumbersome trial machining. At the same time, its automated measurement method also helps make the mold machining process smoother, reducing production interruptions and adjustments caused by human operational errors or inaccurate measurements. This optimized production process not only improves production efficiency but also reduces additional losses to the mold during the machining process, thus effectively prolonging the service life of the mold.
