Complex Cavity Machining
Modern molds include deep cavities, freeform surfaces and thin ribs that require smooth tool paths and stable finishing.
- •3D surface machining
- •Deep cavity milling
- •Long cycle stability
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CNC Machining Solutions For Mold & Die Manufacturing
High rigidity machining centers for injection molds, die casting molds, automotive molds and precision mold manufacturing.
Industry Challenges
Key machining requirements for mold & die manufacturing.
Each industry page connects real production challenges with practical machine selection, typical parts, machining process and technical articles.
Hard Mold Steel
P20, H13, NAK80 and S136 require rigidity, torque and controlled vibration to maintain tool life and surface quality.
- •Heavy cutting
- •Tool wear control
- •Thermal stability
Surface Finish Requirement
High-end molds require fine milling, polishing allowance control and mirror surface preparation.
- •Low Ra surface
- •Minimal tool marks
- •Consistent finishing
Recommended CNC Machines
Machine recommendations matched to real mold & die parts.
Each recommended model links directly to the product page, helping buyers move from industry research to machine evaluation.
VMC850 Vertical Machining Center
Small and medium injection molds, inserts and precision mold parts.
- X/Y/Z Travel
- 800 / 500 / 500 mm
- Spindle Speed
- 8000 rpm
- ATC
- 24T
VMC1060 Vertical Machining Center
Injection molds, die casting molds and automotive mold components.
- X/Y/Z Travel
- 1000 / 600 / 600 mm
- Spindle Speed
- 8000 rpm
- ATC
- 24T / 30T
GMC2016 Gantry Machining Center
Large automotive molds, die casting molds and large mold plates.
- Table Size
- 2000 x 1600 mm
- Application
- Large mold machining
- Structure
- Gantry type
Typical Parts
Common mold & die parts and machining focus.
Injection Mold
P20 / NAK80
Rough MillingSemi-finishingFine FinishingPolishing
Die Casting Mold
H13 Steel
- High hardness
- Deep cavity
- Thermal stability
Automotive Mold
P20 / H13
- Large size
- Complex surface
- Long machining cycle
Precision Mold Insert
S136 / NAK80
Fine MillingEDM PreparationMirror FinishingInspection
Manufacturing Process
From drawing review to delivery.
Step 1
Mold Design
Step 2
CAM Programming
Step 3
Steel Preparation
Step 4
Rough Machining
Step 5
Heat Treatment
Step 6
Fine Machining
Step 7
Polishing
Step 8
Trial Mold
Customer Cases
Application-style case studies without risky brand claims.
These cases describe common production scenarios, materials, machines and results for buyer evaluation.
Case Study #1: Injection Mold Manufacturing
- Material
- P20 Steel
- Machine
- VMC1060
- Tolerance
- +/-0.01 mm
Improved cavity finish and shortened mold delivery cycle.
View Related CaseCase Study #2: Large Automotive Mold Plate
- Material
- H13 Steel
- Machine
- GMC2016
- Tolerance
- +/-0.015 mm
Stable large-area machining with improved rigidity and surface consistency.
View Related CaseRelated Articles
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FAQ
Mold & Die CNC machining questions.
What CNC machine is best for mold making?
VMC machines are common for small and medium molds. Gantry machining centers are recommended for large automotive molds and large mold plates.
Which spindle speed is recommended for mold machining?
8000 rpm is suitable for general mold machining, while 12000 rpm or higher is recommended for fine finishing and high speed milling.
Can HYR machines machine hard mold steel?
Yes. Machine rigidity, spindle torque, tool selection and cutting strategy should be matched to the mold steel.
Which materials are common in mold manufacturing?
Common mold materials include P20, H13, NAK80, S136 and other tool steels.
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Send your mold size, steel grade, cavity depth and finish requirement. HYR-CNC will recommend VMC, gantry or 5-axis solutions.
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