Why are casting molds so expensive?

The main reasons for expensive molds include high material costs, complex manufacturing techniques, design complexity and market demand. Mold making requires the use of special materials such as high-strength steel and wear-resistant alloys, which are more expensive.In addition, cast mold making involves complex manufacturing techniques such as multi-axis machining and multi-processing, which increases the cost. Molds are custom-made products, different structure, size and precision requirements will affect the price. Mold parts require high precision, time-consuming processing, large equipment investment and high management costs.

Detailed reasons:

• High material cost: mold making requires the use of special materials such as high-strength steel, wear-resistant alloys, etc., which are usually more expensive, leading to an increase in the cost of the mold.
• Complex manufacturing technology: mold making involves complex manufacturing technology such as multi-axis machining and multi-processing, which increases the cost. In addition, mold parts require high precision, time-consuming processing and large equipment investment.
• Design complexity and market demand: the design of products is becoming more and more complex, requiring more delicate mold opening process. Increased market competition and the need for continuous product innovation and R&D have led to shorter mold opening cycles and increased costs.

Ways to reduce mold costs:

• Reduce design modification: Conduct sufficient simulation test and detail confirmation at the design stage to reduce subsequent modification and re-molding.
• Choose the right material: Choose the right material according to the specific needs of the product and avoid using overly expensive materials.
• Optimize communication: Enhance communication with the mold maker to ensure that the design requirements are clear and to reduce additional costs caused by miscommunication.

In conclusion, the reason why the cost of opening a mold is so expensive is mainly due to the high cost of materials, the complexity of the manufacturing technology, the market demand and the competitive environment, as well as the complexity and importance of the design scheme. As an important part of the product manufacturing process, the high cost of mold opening is inevitable. However, with the advancement of technology and the improvement of process, it is believed that the cost of mold opening will also be gradually reduced to provide more convenience for the development and manufacturing of products.