The purpose of making a prototype first in mold manufacturing is to verify the feasibility of product design and mold structure, and to optimize the mold process. Here are some reasons:
Verify product design: A prototype is a physical model made based on product design drawings or CAD models, which can visually display the appearance and size of the product. By making prototypes, you can verify the accuracy and feasibility of product design and check whether the appearance, shape and proportion of the product meet the requirements.
Optimize the mold structure: During the prototype production process, potential problems and room for improvement in product design can be discovered. By observing the production process and results of the prototype, the rationality of the mold structure can be evaluated, and necessary adjustments and optimizations can be made to ensure that the final injection mold can meet the requirements of the product.
Test the mold process: During the prototype production process, the feasibility and effect of the mold process can be tested and verified. For example, you can check the mold opening performance, injection molding quality and surface finish, etc. Through prototype production, problems in the mold process can be discovered and solved, and the production efficiency and product quality of the mold can be improved.
Reduce costs and risks: By making prototypes for verification and optimization, errors and problems that occur when manufacturing injection molds can be reduced. This can avoid unnecessary costs and risks and improve the success rate and efficiency of mold manufacturing.