Precision Mold & Die Insert Manufacturing
Our Mold & Die Tool Inserts deliver modular, high-precision components that slot into larger mold bases and stamping dies for fast changeover, improved uptime, and cost-effective maintenance. Manufactured to LKM standards with tolerance down to ±0.05 mm, these inserts support complex tooling layouts—from punch holders and sliders to core-and-cavity sections—across injection, compression, and progressive stamping applications.
Materials & Standards
• Mold Steel Grades: P20 (1.2311), H13 (1.2344), S7 (1.2357), 420 (1.2083), NAK80 (P21), S136 (1.2083)
• Standard Compliance: LKM mold-base specifications
• Dimensional Tolerance: ±0.05 mm
• Surface Finish: Polished or textured per design
Insert Types
• Punch Holder Insert: Precisely locates and supports punch elements, ensuring repeatable strike angles and minimal deflection.
• Lower Plate Insert: Custom-machined bottom inserts that register with ejector systems and maintain consistent part ejection.
• Slider Insert: Integral side-core slides with anti-friction channels and hardened guide surfaces for wear resistance.
• Core & Cavity Insert: High-tolerance cavities and core cores for complex geometries, undercuts, and multi-color molding.
• Stamp Punch Insert: Replaceable punching heads for blanking, piercing, and forming operations in progressive dies.
Key Advantages
Enhanced Precision
• Ultra-tight tolerances and advanced CNC grinding ensure exact fit and uniform part quality.
Cost-Effective Maintenance
• Replace individual inserts instead of entire mold blocks, reducing downtime and tooling investment.
Flexibility & Customization
• Mix-and-match insert materials, coatings, and geometries to suit diverse production requirements.
Improved Productivity
• Pre-machined inserts allow rapid tool trials and quick changeover, boosting press uptime.
Reduced Lead Time
• Standardized insert footprints enable faster quoting, machining, and stock-on-shelf readiness.
Increased Durability
• Hardened and polished steels resist wear, thermal fatigue, and corrosion under high-stress cycles.
Typical Applications
• Plastic Injection Molding: Multi-cavity molds, hot-runner systems, and insert-injection processes.
• Progressive Stamping Dies: High-speed blanking, piercing, forming, and deep-drawing operations.
• Compression & Transfer Molding: Replaceable die faces and inserts for elastomer and thermoset parts.
• Medical & Electronics: Precision cores and cavities for tight-tolerance components.
Quality & Service
• Full DFM Review and 3D Verification before machining
• In-house CNC machining, wire EDM, and surface treatments
• Complete inspection reports (CMM data) with each delivery
• Engineering support for insert interchangeability and modular layouts
Contact & Ordering
Ready to optimize your tooling with precision mold and die inserts? Contact our tooling specialists to discuss insert configurations, lead times, and volume pricing:
Email: finance@thinkmold.net
Website: www.thinkmold.net/
Experience streamlined maintenance, faster changeovers, and superior part quality with our modular mold-and-die insert solutions.