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Description

Precision Molds for Plastic Thermoforming Production

The  Plastic Thermoforming Mold Series is designed and manufactured according to each customer’s product drawing, sample, plastic material, machine model, and production-capacity requirements.

These molds can be used with automatic thermoforming machines, vacuum-forming machines, cup-making machines, and three- or four-station production lines. Different mold structures are available for forming, punching, cutting, stacking, and other thermoforming operations.

Every mold can be customized according to the required product shape, forming depth, cavity quantity, sheet thickness, cooling method, cutting system, and machine working area.

Custom Mold Development Process

The typical mold-development process includes:

Product sample or drawing → Product and process analysis → 3D mold design → Customer confirmation → Precision machining → Assembly → Testing → Final inspection and delivery

Molds can be designed from an existing product sample, technical drawing, 3D model, or new product concept.

Key Features

Customized Mold Design

Each mold is developed according to the customer’s product dimensions, material, production speed, forming process, and thermoforming-machine specifications.

Single- and Multi-Cavity Options

Single-cavity molds are available for large products, while multi-cavity molds help increase output for cups, lids, trays, containers, and other small packaging products.

Accurate Product Forming

Precision-machined mold cavities help achieve consistent product dimensions, detailed shapes, clean corners, and uniform finished-product appearance.

Positive and Negative Molds

Male, female, and matched male-and-female mold structures can be produced according to the required forming method and product design.

Efficient Cooling Design

Internal cooling circuits can be incorporated into the mold to shorten cooling time, improve product consistency, and support faster production cycles.

Optimized Air and Vacuum Channels

The mold’s pressure and vacuum channels can be arranged according to the product geometry, helping the heated plastic sheet form accurately against the mold surface.

Forming and Cutting Mold Sets

Complete mold systems can be supplied for automatic production lines, including forming, punching, cutting, stacking, and product-handling components.

Replaceable Components

Wear-prone components and inserts can be designed for convenient replacement, helping reduce maintenance time and extend the practical service life of the mold.

Surface-Finish Options

Mold surfaces can be polished or finished according to the desired product appearance, including transparent, smooth, matte, textured, or patterned surfaces.

Machine Compatibility

The molds can be matched with Xiangguang thermoforming machines and other compatible equipment after confirming the machine’s working area, mounting structure, stroke, forming process, and utility connections.

Available Mold Types

• Positive-pressure forming molds
• Negative-pressure vacuum-forming molds
• Positive and negative pressure molds
• Plastic cup-forming molds
• Food-container molds
• Lid-forming molds
• Multi-cavity tray molds
• Clamshell packaging molds
• Punching molds
• Cutting molds
• In-mold cutting systems
• Stacking molds and tooling
• Complete three- or four-station mold sets
• Thick-sheet vacuum-forming molds
• Prototype and sample-production molds

Suitable Plastic Materials

The molds can be designed for processing materials such as:

• PP
• PS
• HIPS
• PET
• APET
• CPET
• PVC
• PLA
• ABS
• BOPS
• GAG
• PE
• PC
• Foamed thermoplastic sheets
• Starch-based and biodegradable materials

The mold structure, cooling system, shrinkage allowance, forming clearance, and surface treatment should be selected according to the specific material.

Product Applications

XG-L thermoforming molds can be used to manufacture:

• Disposable plastic cups
• Drinking and yogurt cups
• Food containers
• Takeaway meal boxes
• Compartment trays
• Fruit and vegetable packaging
• Egg trays
• Meat and seafood trays
• Bakery and cake containers
• Plastic plates and bowls
• Lids and covers
• Transparent clamshell boxes
• Cosmetic packaging
• Electronic component trays
• Medical packaging trays
• Industrial packaging
• Flowerpots
• Automotive and appliance components
• Custom thermoformed plastic products