Low volume manufacturing is a specialized service offering full production-quality parts but in volumes usually limited to 100,000 pieces or fewer, depending on the process used. This is an increasingly popular option for many product categories, allowing for a more limited investment in tooling and materials while providing quick access to markets, rapid response to shorter product life cycles and as a bridge between initial prototypes and high-volume production.
Hardness: an important performance index of mold materials and finished molds
In industrial production, mold steel is the main material of the die industry. The service life of the die and the accuracy, quality and appearance performance of the finished parts are not only related to the design technology and manufacturing accuracy of the die, but also related to the accuracy and manufacturing operation of the machine tool. Correct selection of die materials and correct execution of heat treatment process are also crucial. The heat treatment quality and service performance […]