Molds refer to tools used in industrial production to force the shaping of metal or non-metal materials through processes such as injection molding, blow molding, extrusion, and die casting. According to the process, stamping molds are one of the main types. In terms of application, the automotive manufacturing industry is the most significant application field. Automobile dies and automotive prototyping design are closely intertwined with the automotive industry. With the rapid update and iteration of passenger vehicles under the trend of new energy, the demand for automobile dies is increasing. This drives the continuous transformation and upgrading of the automobile die industry cluster, moving towards high-end development.
First is the design for manufacturability, that is, considering and analyzing manufacturability during design to ensure the success of the process. Secondly is the auxiliary technology for the surface design of automobile dies, helping to develop intelligent surface design technology. Additionally, there is CAE-assisted analysis and simulation of the stamping process, capable of predicting and solving defects and forming issues. In short, under the guidance of digital technology, the issues that arise in the production of automobile dies can be effectively dealt with and solved, ensuring the quality of mold products.
Intelligent equipment has been the goal pursued by high-end CNC in recent years in the manufacturing industry. Intelligent equipment mainly reflects the following aspects. It connects mid-to-high-end CNC equipment, such as high-speed, high-precision machining centers, high-rigidity, and high-power online compensation technology. Machine vision measurement, online quality control systems, flexible fixtures, intelligent scheduling, intelligent tool management, and intelligent network monitoring form an intelligent flexible production line.
Based on CNC equipment and aimed at just-in-time, low-cost processes, process automation primarily manifests in the application of intelligent robots for workpiece feeding. This achieves automatic loading and unloading, rapid changes of processing objects, quick adjustment of fixtures and tools, and the adoption of high-speed dry-cutting ultra-hard tools such as CBN and PCD. Logistics is regulated by intelligent production centers, forming process automation. Modern automotive manufacturing features high speed, high precision, automation, compound processing, networking, and environmental protection.
Aiming at the gradual widespread adoption of new production methods like lean production, agile manufacturing, virtual manufacturing, and network manufacturing is crucial for companies to participate in international competition. Currently, many automobile die manufacturing companies have accumulated practical experience, and the increasing exchanges between companies will help promote the modernization of management in the entire industry.
In summary, as the upstream industry of the automotive manufacturing industry, the quality of automobile dies directly determines the overall quality of automobiles. As the automotive industry continues to move towards high-end development, the requirements for automobile dies are becoming higher. Therefore, improving the quality of high-end molds is of vital importance for independent automotive brands. As a leading player in the mold industry, the company remains dedicated to technological innovation and industrial upgrading, providing high-quality mold support for the automotive manufacturing industry.