Blow molds for industrial uses offer you the freedom to create unique designs which is not possible with compression or injection molds. The handiest material for industrial use blow molds is aluminium which is also the most preferable one. Why is aluminium commonly used material for molds?

Here are a few reasons why it is good for blow molds:

What makes Aluminum blow molds more commercially viable is the fact that the molds can be created 10 times faster as compared to steel. The mold delivery is faster and also more economical.

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If you have any CNC machining Michigan requirements, ATE is the place to be. We have a total of 13 CNC machines which include the 5 axis, 2 Overhead cranes, Gundrill, Boring Mill and new fork trucks. Most of our CNC machines are installed with a probe system for dimension checks and accuracy.

American Tool has large CNCs to fit large machining needs. In case you are looking for mold repair and mold revisions, we can do that as well for you. American Tool has two locations in Greene, Iowa. The Pattern Shop on East Traer and Mold Shop on Industrial Parkway.

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Successful mold making is based on 3 main factors. It depends on the steel used, the mold material, the designs and the environment in which it is made. The different mold materials used and the type of machine that you use contribute substantially to the success of your final product. The injection mold making process is complex, right from the initial design to the end result. It is important to have a thorough knowledge of each aspect of the process to understand which parts have an effect on the quality of the injection mold.

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