How much does it cost to cut mold for custom aluminum extrusion?

How much does it cost to open mold for custom aluminum extrusion

How much does it cost to cut mold for custom aluminum extrusion?

How much does it cost to cut a mold for custom aluminum extrusion?

Aluminum extrusion, one process by which aluminum billet is forced into tailor-made die and results in a constant cross-section that utilizes all the properties of the metal, and cut mold for custom aluminum extrusion is to customize the mold according to the needs of the customers, and then make extrusion and stretching of aluminum profile, also known as non-standard aluminum profile customization.

It is a way of business that is customized to meet the individual needs of the customers.

When the standard and public aluminum profiles on the market cannot meet the requirement of the customers, the mold of custom aluminum extrusion need to be made at this time.

Then some people will ask since it is personalized customization, is it all more expensive for customization?

How much does it usually cost to cut a new mold for custom aluminum extrusion?

It is necessary to use the mold for extruded aluminum profiles, and the cost of opening molds is also a large cost, especially when many sets of molds need to be cut, the cost will inevitably arise.

Therefore, on the issue of die cutting, first, check whether it is necessary to cut new molds.

Honstar Aluminum Products carries a large inventory of aluminum extrusion molds in its 12-years production history, which are used in doors and windows, curtain walls, railings and other building profiles, as well as T slots, standard aluminum profiles and floor covering aluminum profiles.

First of all, we will match and query in the company’s internal system according to the drawings provided by the customers.

If it can be matched and it is a public mold, there is no need to cut the mold and save the mold cost for the customers.

Suppose it is essential to cut a mold. In that case, the technical department of Honstar Aluminum Products will evaluate the difficulty of the drawings provided by the customer, and also need to calculate the cost of the mold according to the size of aluminum extrusion and the production extrusion press capacity.

The larger the model, the more complex the shape, and of course the higher the cost high.

Of course, for Honstar Aluminum Products Co., Ltd, the mold cost can be refunded, when the customer uses the opened mold to produce a certain quantity of aluminum profiles, the mold cost will be refunded.

The mold cost is also a large expenditure, and it should also be included in the procurement budget.

The cost of aluminum extrusion mold is quite cheap compared with the cost of the die-casting aluminum mold.

In general, one set of molds for custom aluminum extrusion costs hundreds to thousands of US dollars, and a small mold for custom aluminum extrusion even costs less than one hundred US dollars.

There is no standard for the price of mold for custom aluminum extrusion, and the price of the mold ranges from a few hundred to thousands of US dollars.

The specific price depends on the cross-sectional size of the mold and the difficulty of the size structure.

Generally, a mold with a small cross-section and a simple structure cost only hundreds of US dollars.

However, the section of the aluminum profile is large and the structure is complex, and the price of the mold with higher technical requirements is relatively high.

The parameters of mold-cutting for custom aluminum extrusion, including aluminum profile size, mechanical properties, and morphological structure will affect the cost of the mold.

Therefore, for the specific quotation of mold, you can check it with Honstar Aluminum Products here, and we are glad to offer our suggestions and make quotations according to the actual situation.

Here are 3 factors related to the cost of mold for custom aluminum extrusion

1. Cross section

For custom aluminum extrusion, it is generally an extrusion process, so the new mold cutting is also an extrusion die.

The cost of the extrusion die is determined by the aspect ratio of the section of aluminum profile, which means that the larger the section, the higher the die cost.

2. Mold machining process

The cost of mold of custom aluminum profile is also related to the machining process used in the production.

Some use fast-moving wire cutting, which is relatively cheaper, and some have high surface requirements, and it is more expensive to use slow-moving wire cutting, which is also a factor related to cost.

3. Die type

Another factor is that the type of mold determines its cost.

The mold is divided into two types: the flat mold and the porthole mold.

The flat mold is relatively cheaper.

The cost of the porthole die is more expensive because it is considered that the cavity extrusion profile is composed of two modules: the mandrel and the die container.

Here is the procurement process of mold for custom aluminum extrusion

A detailed explanation of the procurement process

1. Communicate the basic needs with aluminum profile manufacturers, including drawings, specific dimensions, application requirements, or samples.

2. The technicians or engineers of aluminum profile manufacturers will evaluate and quote according to your needs.

3. If there is no problem, confirm the drawing and sign the order contract with aluminum profile manufacturer, and pay the mold cost.

4. According to the time agreed in the contract, the aluminum profile manufacturer delivers the tool off samples, and we need to check whether the sample is qualified.

5. After the acceptance is qualified, the aluminum profile manufacturer can carry out mass production, and deliver according to the time agreed in the contract.

6. After receiving the goods, if you have any questions or need any technical support, you can contact aluminum profile manufacturer at any time.

Honstar Aluminum Products Co., Ltd has been an aluminum industry leader for over 12 years in manufacturing precision aluminum parts, custom aluminum extrusions and standard aluminum extrusions.

We focus exclusively on producing the smallest, most complex, precision aluminum parts, custom aluminum extrusions, standard aluminum profiles and floor covering aluminum profiles.

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