In the complex world of precision tooling, one component quietly but critically holds everything together—the Mold Base. Whether you're manufacturing automotive parts, medical components, cosmetic packaging, or consumer electronics, a high-quality Mold Base ensures that the mold functions reliably, withstanding stress, pressure, and time. At Hongxin, we specialize in custom and standard Mold Base solutions tailored to global industry demands.
What Is a Mold Base?
A Mold Base is the foundational structure upon which the entire injection mold assembly is built. It provides support, alignment, and precision positioning for core, cavity, ejector, and cooling systems. Typical components of a Mold Base include:
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Top Clamping Plate
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Cavity Plate
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Core Plate
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Support Plate
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Ejector Housing and Plates
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Guide Pillars and Bushings
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Locating Rings
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Cooling Channels and Inserts
These parts together create a stable, repeatable framework for mold operation.
Why the Mold Base Matters in Tooling Quality
The Mold Base is more than just a set of plates—it determines the long-term performance of your mold. Precision in the Mold Base ensures:
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Proper alignment between cavity and core
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Efficient ejection and retraction mechanisms
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Minimal flashing and dimensional deviation
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Enhanced tool life through reduced wear and stress
Without a reliable Mold Base, even the most advanced molds can suffer from misalignment, warpage, poor cooling, and higher maintenance frequency.
Hongxin's Expertise in Mold Base Manufacturing
At Hongxin, our mold manufacturing capabilities cover a wide range of applications, including automotive molds, cosmetic molds, medical molds, and non-standard custom molds. Our Mold Base products stand out due to:
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Advanced CNC Machining Capabilities With high-precision CNC milling and EDM processing, we ensure plate flatness and hole tolerances within ±0.01mm.
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Strict Material Selection We use quality grades such as S50C, P20, 1.2311, and 1.2738, all sourced with material certificates and optional pre-hardening or nitriding.
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Standard & Custom Mold Base Options We support HASCO, DME, and LKM standards, or fully custom sizes based on your drawings and mold requirements.
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Integrated Cooling Channel Machining Our Mold Base design includes optimized water lines for temperature control and faster cycle times.
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Full Assembly and Pre-Fitting Services All parts are pre-assembled and tested for fit before delivery to ensure plug-and-play usability.
Applications of Hongxin Mold Bases
Our Mold Base solutions are widely used across various industries, such as:
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Automotive – Door panels, bumpers, light housings
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Medical Devices – Shells, trays, diagnostic housings
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Cosmetics – Lipstick molds, compact cases, closures
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Consumer Products – Phone casings, appliance parts
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Industrial Parts – Logistics boxes, handles, connectors
No matter the complexity or production volume, Hongxin can manufacture a Mold Base that suits your specific project needs.
Custom Mold Base Solutions for Non-Standard Requirements
Many customers require non-standard or specialized tooling. Hongxin offers complete customization:
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Plate sizes up to 2000mm in length
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Multi-cavity or family mold base layouts
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Embedded wear plates or hardened inserts
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Custom ejector hole layouts and support pillars
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Precision ground or surface-coated components
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Mold Base solutions for overmolding and insert molding
We work directly with your engineering team or accept 2D/3D CAD files to streamline manufacturing and shorten lead time.
Quality Assurance for Every Mold Base
Every Mold Base produced by Hongxin undergoes multiple quality checks, including:
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Dimensional verification using 3D CMM machines
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Hardness and material certification
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Flatness, parallelism, and perpendicularity inspections
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Dynamic fit and assembly tests
Our team is ISO-compliant and quality-driven, ensuring global standards in every product.
Why Global Customers Choose Hongxin for Mold Base Manufacturing
With over a decade of experience in mold component production, Hongxin is a preferred supplier for mold makers in Europe, North America, Southeast Asia, and the Middle East. Customers choose us for:
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Fast Turnaround Times
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Competitive Pricing
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Consistent High Precision
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Multilingual Sales Support
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Export-Ready Packaging and Logistics
Whether you are an OEM supplier or a mold maker, partnering with Hongxin means getting a mold base that’s built to perform.
Conclusion: Invest in a Mold Base That Builds Lasting Molds
The Mold Base is the spine of your tool—don’t compromise on quality. With advanced equipment, skilled engineers, and full-service customization, Hongxin delivers Mold Base solutions that support your production goals and bottom line. Contact us today to get a quote or technical consultation for your next tooling project.
