What is mold designer's job?

Mold designer is a professional technician specializing in mold design, manufacture and maintenance. In the process of mold design, mold designer needs to consider many aspects, including mold structure, mold parameters, mold drawings, mold performance analysis, material selection, mold manufacturing process formulation, mold debugging, production problem solving, continuous improvement and innovation, and technical document writing.

1. Design the mold structure

The design of mold structure is a very important step in the whole mold design process, because the mold structure directly affects the performance and production efficiency of the mold. Mold designer needs to reasonably arrange the layout of mold cavity, the design of mold base and the design of hole system according to the product demand and production process requirements to meet the production needs.

2. Determine the mold parameters

The determination of die parameters includes dimensional tolerance, surface roughness, material characteristics and other considerations. Mold designer needs to reasonably select the dimensional tolerance and surface roughness of the mold according to the product requirements and material properties, so as to ensure that the produced products meet the requirements. In addition, mold designer also needs to know the market dynamics and supply of materials in order to choose suitable materials.

3. Draw mold drawings

Mold drawing is an important basis for mold design and also the basis for mold manufacturing. Mold designer needs to use CAD software to draw detailed mold drawings according to the determined mold structure and parameters, including assembly drawings, parts drawings, hole system drawings, etc. When drawing drawings, you should follow the drawing specifications and clearly mark the dimensions and process requirements of each part.

4. Analyze the mold performance

The performance of the mold directly affects the production efficiency and product quality. Mold designer needs to analyze various properties of the mold, such as injection timing and temperature curve. Through the analysis of mold performance, we can predict the possible problems in the mold production process, so as to take measures to solve them in advance.

Choose the right material

The choice of die material has an important influence on the quality and life of die. According to the technological requirements, selecting suitable die materials, such as steel and aluminum alloy, and treating its surface (such as pretreatment and heat treatment) can improve the hardness and wear resistance of the die and prolong its service life. At the same time, we should also consider the market supply and cost of materials.

6. Formulate the mold manufacturing process.

The formulation of mold manufacturing technology includes processing procedures, equipment selection, processing accuracy and other considerations. According to the structure and material properties of the mold, the appropriate processing methods and equipment are selected, and a reasonable processing program is formulated to ensure the manufacturing quality and efficiency of the mold. At the same time, it is necessary to ensure that the machining accuracy of each working procedure meets the requirements and avoid problems such as error accumulation.

7. Participate in mold debugging

After the mold is manufactured, it needs to be debugged to ensure its normal operation. Mold designer needs to participate in the mold debugging process, diagnose and analyze various problems in debugging, and propose solutions. Through debugging, the design and manufacturing process of the mold are continuously improved, and the performance and reliability of the mold are improved.

8. Assist in solving production problems

Various problems may occur in the production process, such as unqualified product quality and low production efficiency. Mold designer needs help to solve these production problems. Through the analysis of production data and on-site investigation, we can find out the root causes of the problems and put forward reasonable improvement plans. At the same time, we work closely with the production department to jointly implement improvement measures to improve production efficiency and product quality.

9. Continuous improvement and innovation

With the continuous progress of technology and the constant change of market demand, mold designer needs to pay attention to the cutting-edge technology and development trend of the industry, and constantly carry out technological updating and innovation. By introducing new technology, optimizing design and improving manufacturing technology, the performance and market competitiveness of molds are continuously improved. At the same time, we should actively promote team learning, share experiences with peers and improve the level of the whole team.

10. Writing technical documents

Technical documentation is an important tool for technical inheritance and communication. Mold designer needs to compile various technical documents, such as design specifications, user manuals, maintenance guides, etc. When writing technical documents, it is necessary to follow the specification of the document structure, so that the words are clearly expressed and the charts are accurate, which is convenient for subsequent technicians to consult and understand. At the same time, the documents should be updated and maintained in time to maintain their accuracy and integrity.

In a word, mold designer's work involves many links such as mold design, manufacturing, debugging and production, and needs to have solid professional knowledge and skills. At the same time, we must have good communication skills and teamwork spirit in order to complete the task better.