Month: May 2025

MANUFACTURING

CKMOLD’s Guide to Injection Mold Base Selection: Are You Choosing Wisely?

Choosing the wrong injection mold base can lead to production nightmares and hidden costs. It feels complex, but getting it right is crucial for efficient, high-quality molding. Let our CKMOLD engineers guide you through the key decisions. Wise mold base selection1 involves carefully considering the required size based on your

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MANUFACTURING

The Economics of Mold Base Selection: Is Cheaper Really Better?

Tempted to cut costs by choosing the cheapest mold base1 option? It’s an easy target for savings, but skimping here can lead to expensive problems like production delays, higher scrap rates, and frequent maintenance down the road. Choosing a mold base involves balancing the initial purchase price against long-term performance2

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Design

Medical & Electronics Parts: Do You Need a Specialized Mold Base?

Standard mold bases work for many jobs, but what about tiny, complex medical parts or intricate electronic housings? Using a generic base might lead to tolerance issues, rejects, and headaches you don’t need. Often, yes. For high-precision medical and electronics components1 demanding tight tolerances2, specific material compatibility (like stainless steel),

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MANUFACTURING

Mold Base Maintenance: How Can You Extend the Lifespan of Your Injection Molds?

Molds wearing out prematurely causes costly downtime and quality issues. Don’t let preventable failures1 derail production. Proactive maintenance saves money and ensures consistent parts over the long haul. Extend mold life through regular cleaning, proper lubrication of moving parts, detailed inspections for wear or damage, careful handling and storage, and

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