1.What is a chiller mould?
Chiller moulds are tooling moulds used to produce chiller housings, internal parts (e.g. air blades, filters, etc.) and other components. Moulds are usually made of high-strength steel, precision machined and processed to provide good wear resistance and high accuracy, enabling the mass production of high-quality chiller components.
2.Design and Manufacturing Process of Chiller Moulds
Mould design
During the design stage, engineers will first analyse the function, size, appearance and other requirements of the chiller parts based on their 3D models. Detailed design of the mould is carried out using CAD software to ensure that the mould can produce parts that meet the design requirements.
In addition, details such as the mould's cooling system, gate design, and exhaust system are also considered to improve the efficiency of the production process and the quality of the finished product.
Material Selection
The durability and service life of the mould are closely related to the material. Chiller moulds are usually made of high-strength, wear-resistant steel, such as P20 steel and H13 steel. These materials have excellent machinability and can withstand the high temperatures and pressures of the production process.
Manufacturing process
During the manufacturing process, CNC, EDM and other precision machining methods are often used. After a series of roughing, finishing and surface treatment, the mould is gradually shaped.
Once the mould is manufactured, it is heat-treated to improve its hardness and durability.
Mould Inspection and Commissioning
After the mould is manufactured, detailed inspection is required to ensure that its dimensional accuracy and surface quality meet the design requirements. After passing the inspection, the mould will enter into the trial stage to carry out small batch trial production and test the actual working performance of the mould. If there are problems, adjustment and optimisation will be carried out until the mould reaches the best state.
3.Key technologies in chiller moulds
Precision injection moulding technology
For some plastic parts of chillers (e.g., housings, blades), the injection moulding process is usually used. Precision injection moulding technology ensures the dimensional accuracy and surface finish of the plastic parts, which is particularly important for the appearance and performance of the chiller.
Optimisation of the mould cooling system
Cooling time takes up a large percentage of the injection moulding cycle. By optimising the design of the cooling system of the mould, the cooling time can be significantly reduced, thus increasing productivity.
Efficient automated production
In order to further improve production efficiency, many chiller manufacturers use automated production lines that incorporate robotic arms, automatic loading and other equipment to achieve unmanned production. This requires moulds with good automation compatibility that can work seamlessly with production equipment.
If you are considering investing in or developing a chiller product, choosing a quality mould supplier will be one of the keys to determining the success of your chiller.
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