Implementation and significance of rubber mold standardization

In the vulcanization molding process of rubber products, molds play a very important role. In practical application, influenced by the size of the product, the selected molding model and the design method of the designer, the mold is diversified, especially in the maximum projection area of the mold, the size is different, which brings inconvenience to the management and installation of the mold. It also affects the quality of products. Shanghai Zhengcun Rubber & Plastic Industry Co., Ltd. after years of experience accumulation, combined with the reality, adhering to the concept of all from the reality, put forward and established a complete mold standardization system.

1 Implementation of rubber mold standardization

Use the specification of design standards for Mass Production mold/Tooling Design and Development, and use the Mold Purchase Checklist to check the mold.

1.1 Design Standardization

Unified mold design specifications, covering size, material and structure, etc., to ensure design consistency and interchangeability. For example: existing models, the size of the template is mandatory to choose the following specifications:

1.2 Manufacturing Standardization

Standardize processing technology, precision requirements and surface treatment to ensure stable mold quality.

1.3 Material Standardization

1.3.1 Material selection: Unify mold materials to ensure consistent performance. For example: mold material requirements:

1.3.2 Material treatment: standardize heat treatment and surface treatment processes to improve mold life and performance.

For example, the surface treatment requirements of the mold cavity:

1.4 Process standardization

1.4.1 Processing technology: Unify the processing flow and parameters to ensure manufacturing consistency.

1.4.2 Assembly process: standardize assembly steps and inspection standards to ensure mold accuracy and function.

1.5 Inspection Standardization

Clear inspection methods and acceptance standards, use the "Mold Purchase Checklist" to confirm the mold design factors one by one, to ensure that the mold meets the design requirements.

1.6 Management Standardization

Document management: Unified management of design drawings, process documents and technical documents.

For example: the introduction of advanced "Mingdao cloud" management software, the implementation of mold management.

2 The significance of rubber mold standardization

2.1 Improve production efficiency

2.1.1 Shorten cycle time: standardization reduces design and manufacturing time and speeds up production schedule.

2.1.2 Reduce error rate: Unified standards reduce errors in design and manufacturing, and improve the primary pass rate.

2.2 Cost Reduction

2.2.1 Reduce waste: Standardization reduces material waste and rework rate, saving costs.

2.2.2 Scale effect: Mass production reduces the cost of a single piece and improves economic efficiency.

2.3 Quality Improvement

2.3.1 Consistency: Standardization ensures stable mold quality and reduces fluctuations.

2.3.2 Traceability: Standardized management facilitates quality traceability and quick problem solving.

2.4 Enhance market competitiveness

Standardization improves product quality and enhances customer trust.

Rubber mold standardization through the unification of design, manufacturing, inspection and management standards, improve production efficiency, reduce costs and improve quality, and promote technological innovation and market competitiveness. The implementation of standardization is not only a technical and management requirement, but also an important means for enterprises to enhance their competitiveness.