What Is the Difference Between Precise Mold Components and Inserts?

Insert is a mold term, also called insert or insert, with different names. It refers to the mold accessories used to be embedded in the mold core in the mold. Inserts can be square, round, or sheet-shaped. Like all mold accessories, they also have very high requirements for precision. Generally, there is no finished product, and it is customized according to the needs of the mold.

As we all know, when the mold is set, it is a piece of steel with a relatively regular shape. However, the material of the front and rear molds is determined by the highest point. Therefore, whether it is the front mold or the rear mold, if a certain place is higher than other places, this place can be made into an insert to reduce the height of the mold core, so that the mold core does not need to be set so high, thereby saving mold materials.

The difference between Precise Mold Components and Inserts can be seen from the following aspects

1. Different functions

Inserts (also called inserts) are generally added to the finished product. Some materials or parts are added to enhance certain properties of the finished product, such as increasing wear resistance, corrosion resistance, dimensional accuracy, etc. The mold is used to determine the shape, size and surface quality of the workpiece when manufacturing the finished product.

2. Different forms

Inserts are usually parts with regular shapes, such as bearings, springs, filters, etc. They can be installed directly in the finished product or fixed to the finished product by connecting devices such as pliers and screws. The mold is composed of several relatively fixed components and is used to press or inject complex shapes and high-precision products, such as car shells, mobile phone shells, etc.

3. Different applications

Inserts are usually used to increase the service life of finished products, reduce the cost of use, and improve the quality. They are widely used in the production of machinery, automobiles, electronics, construction and other fields. Molds are necessary tools for manufacturing high-precision and large-volume workpieces. The application range of molds involves various fields of manufacturing, especially automobiles, electronics, daily necessities and other industries.

Precise Mold Components And Inserts complement each other. Generally speaking, the places where molds need to be designed with inserts are often places that are easily damaged, such as some sharp steel and thin steel places. Once the inserts are damaged, they can be replaced, thereby extending the service life of the mold.

Although Precise Mold Components And Inserts are tools used to manufacture and improve products, they differ significantly in function, form and application. In the actual production process, enterprises need to choose appropriate tools according to production needs to improve production efficiency, reduce costs and improve quality.