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High-Durability Injection Molding Service with 500,000-1,000,000 Shots Mold Life and ISO 9001:2015 Certification for ±0.03mm Precision
| Place of Origin | Xiamen, China |
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| Brand Name | KDET |
| Certification | ISO 9001:2015, IATF 16949 |
| Model Number | KD-ML-DU010 |
| Minimum Order Quantity | 500 pieces |
| Price | Based on part complexity and volume |
| Packaging Details | Custom PE bags + export cartons + pallets |
| Delivery Time | 15-30 working days mold; 7-15 days production |
| Payment Terms | T/T, L/C at sight, PayPal |
| Supply Ability | 5,000,000 pieces per year |
Product Details
| Mold Life | 500,000 - 1,000,000+ Shots | Mold Steels | H13, S136, NAK80, 718H, P20 |
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| Heat Treatment | Vacuum Hardening, Triple Tempering, Sub-zero Treatment | Surface Coatings | Nitriding, PVD TiN/CrN/AlCrN, DLC |
| Wear Inserts | Replaceable Gate, Ejector, Slide, Core Inserts | Part Consistency | ±0.03mm Throughout Mold Life |
| Warranty | Written Warranty Covering Manufacturing Defects | Certification | ISO 9001:2015, IATF 16949 |
| Highlight | 500,000-1,000,000 shots mold life Injection Molding Service,ISO 9001:2015 Certified Injection Molding,±0.03mm part consistency Custom Injection Molding |
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Product Description
KDET engineers high-durability injection molds delivering 500,000 to over 1,000,000 shot life for demanding high-volume production environments. Our mold longevity is achieved through premium tool steel selection, advanced heat treatment processes, optimized cooling circuit design, and comprehensive preventive maintenance programs. Since 2007, we have built a reputation for manufacturing molds that maintain dimensional accuracy and surface quality throughout their entire service life, providing exceptional long-term value and the lowest total cost of ownership for our clients.
Company Strength: 18 years of injection molding excellence since 2007 | ISO 9001:2015 & IATF 16949 certified | 40-50 skilled professionals | 80%-90% export to 30+ countries | 5,000,000+ pieces annual capacity | Full in-house tooling, molding, QC, and logistics.
Product Solutions
KDET provides world-class mold life durability solutions engineered for the demanding requirements of global OEM manufacturers. With 18 years of industry experience and a fully integrated manufacturing facility in Xiamen, China, we deliver end-to-end solutions from engineering consultation and DFM analysis through mold manufacturing, production, quality assurance, and global logistics. Our structured project management approach ensures clear milestones, transparent communication, and documented quality at every stage.
Key Features- Premium Tool Steel Selection: We use application-optimized mold steels — H13 (48-52 HRC) for high-temperature and abrasive materials, S136 (48-52 HRC) for corrosion resistance in medical and optical applications, 718H (33-38 HRC) pre-hardened for general-purpose durability, and NAK80 (38-42 HRC) for mirror-finish cosmetic parts.
- Advanced Heat Treatment: All mold components undergo vacuum heat treatment with triple tempering for uniform hardness and dimensional stability. Critical wear surfaces receive nitriding, PVD coating (TiN, CrN, AlCrN), or DLC coating for 3-5x extended service life in abrasive applications.
- Wear-Resistant Design: Our mold designs incorporate replaceable wear inserts at high-wear locations (gate areas, ejector pin bores, slide interfaces), allowing economical refurbishment without replacing the entire mold.
- Optimized Cooling for Longevity: Uniform cooling circuit design prevents thermal fatigue cracking — a leading cause of premature mold failure. Computational thermal analysis ensures temperature variation across the cavity surface remains within ±3°C.
- Preventive Maintenance Program: Every mold delivered includes a customized PM schedule with shot-count-based service intervals, critical spare parts list, and detailed maintenance procedures. We offer mold refurbishment services to restore worn tooling to original specifications.
- Lifecycle Warranty: We provide a written mold life warranty (typically 500,000 or 1,000,000 shots depending on configuration) covering manufacturing defects and premature wear under normal operating conditions with recommended maintenance.
| Parameter | Specification |
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| Mold Life Warranty | 500,000 shots (standard); 1,000,000 shots (premium configuration) |
| Mold Steel Options | H13 (48-52 HRC), S136 (48-52 HRC), NAK80 (38-42 HRC), 718H (33-38 HRC), P20 (28-32 HRC) |
| Heat Treatment | Vacuum hardening, Triple tempering, Sub-zero treatment for dimensional stability |
| Surface Coatings | Nitriding (900-1100 HV), PVD TiN (2300 HV), CrN (1800 HV), AlCrN (3200 HV), DLC (3000+ HV) |
| Wear Inserts | Replaceable gate inserts, ejector pin sleeves, slide wear plates, core pin tips |
| Cooling Optimization | Conformal cooling, Baffles, Bubblers, Spiral cores, ±3°C cavity temperature uniformity |
| Preventive Maintenance | Shot-count-based schedule, Detailed PM manual, Critical spares kit included |
| Refurbishment Service | Cavity re-polishing, Wear component replacement, Surface coating renewal |
| Part Consistency | Dimensional stability maintained within ±0.03mm throughout mold life |
- High-Volume Consumer Packaging: 24-48 cavity bottle cap and closure molds producing 100+ million cycles over their service life, where mold durability directly determines per-unit manufacturing cost.
- Automotive Production Programs: Interior and under-hood component molds running 5-7 year vehicle platform lifecycles with minimal downtime, requiring consistent quality across 2-5 million parts per mold.
- Medical Device Manufacturing: Validated production molds for FDA-registered devices where mold requalification costs make long service life and documented maintenance history essential for regulatory compliance.
- Electrical & Electronics: Connector and switch component molds running continuous 24/7 production where unplanned mold downtime can disrupt customer assembly lines.
- Industrial Components: Gear, bearing, and wear-part molds processing glass-filled engineering resins where abrasive materials demand maximum mold durability and wear coating technology.
Industry Success Case: A global packaging manufacturer operating 24-cavity HDPE closure molds in 24/7 production was experiencing mold failure at approximately 350,000 shots due to gate wear and cooling channel corrosion. We redesigned their mold with H13 steel (52 HRC), PVD CrN-coated gate inserts, stainless steel cooling channels, and conformal cooling for uniform temperature distribution. The new molds achieved 1,100,000 shots before requiring refurbishment — a 3x improvement over the previous design — reducing total mold cost per million closures by 58%.
Production Cycle
- Engineering Review & DFM: 2-5 working days — Design analysis, simulation, and feasibility report
- Mold Design & Approval: 3-7 working days — Full 3D mold design for client sign-off
- Mold Manufacturing: 15-30 working days — Precision machining, EDM, assembly
- Mold Trial & Samples: 2-3 working days — T0 samples with dimensional inspection report
- Production & QC: 7-15 working days — Full production with SPC and in-line inspection
- Packaging & Shipment: 2-5 working days — Professional export packaging with full documentation
| Parameter | Details |
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| Minimum Order Quantity | 500-5,000 pieces depending on part size and complexity |
| Mold Lead Time | 15-30 working days |
| Sample Lead Time | 3-5 days with existing molds; 5-15 days with new tooling |
| Production Lead Time | 7-15 working days after sample approval |
| Payment Terms | T/T 30% deposit, 70% before shipment; L/C at sight available |
| Shipping Methods | Sea freight (15-40 days), Air freight (3-7 days), Express (3-5 days) |
| Packaging | Custom PE bags + export cartons + fumigated pallets |
Q: How do you determine the expected mold life for a new project?
A: Mold life is determined by material selection (steel grade and hardness), the abrasive characteristics of the plastic material being processed, production volume and cycle frequency, and maintenance practices. We provide a detailed mold life estimate during the design phase based on these factors and back it with a written warranty for manufacturing defects.
Q: What is the most common cause of premature mold failure?
A: In our experience, the three most common causes are: (1) inadequate cooling leading to thermal fatigue cracking, (2) processing abrasive glass-filled materials without appropriate steel hardness and wear coatings, and (3) insufficient preventive maintenance including failure to clean, lubricate, and inspect wear components at recommended intervals.
Q: Do you offer mold refurbishment services for existing tooling?
A: Yes, we provide comprehensive mold refurbishment including cavity re-polishing, wear component replacement, surface coating renewal, hot runner system overhaul, and cooling channel cleaning. We can refurbish molds originally manufactured by other suppliers — contact us with your mold drawings and current condition for a refurbishment quotation.
Q: Is the higher cost of premium mold steel justified?
A: For production volumes exceeding 100,000 shots annually, premium tool steel (H13, S136, NAK80) with proper heat treatment and surface coatings typically delivers 2-4x longer mold life than standard P20 steel, resulting in lower cost per part over the mold lifetime. We provide a comparative cost analysis showing ROI projections for different steel options with your quotation.
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