MOLD MECHANICAL SPECIAL VOCABULARY
1. Blank Making: The process of cutting away excess material, such as cutting sheets of metal or plastic into shapes to form the starting piece of a mold or die.
2. Burring: The process of filing away excess material.
3. Citing: The process of using a drill bit to make holes in the material for the mold or die.
4. Drilling: The process of using a drill bit to make a hole into the material for the mold or die.
5. EDM (Electrical Discharge Machining): A machining technique used for removing excess material and precision forming to create a more precise mould.
6. Facing: The process of filing away excess material from the surface of a mold or die.
7. Finishing: The process of polishing a mold or die to a glossy and smooth level.
8. Harrowing: The process of smoothing out the surface of a mold or die.
9. Jigging: The process of machining and assembling multiple parts to a precise dimension and level of accuracy.
10. Lathing: The process of cutting away excess material with a lathe to create angled faces or curves in the mold or die.
11. Milling: The process of cutting away excess material with a CNC (computer-controlled) milling machine to create precision surfaces and shapes on a mold or die.
12. Planning: The process of filing away excess material from the face of a mold or die.
13. Reaming: The process of using a drill bit to create precise and accurate holes in the material for a mold or die.
14. Shaping: The process of using a shaping machine to create intricate, cylindrical shapes on a mold or die.
15. Turning: The process of turning a blank into a finished piece with a lathe to create the desired shapes and angles on a mold or die.
16. Welding: The process of joining two pieces of material with a welder to create parts of a mold or die.
The use of mold mechanical special vocabulary allows manufacturers to accurately and efficiently create molds and dies for their products. It is important for mold makers to master these terms in order to ensure the highest quality end-products for their customers. By understanding the different processes involved in transforming materials into molds and dies, manufacturers are able to create the best possible pieces for their end product and remain ahead of their competition.
