Injection Mold Materials

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Injection Mold Materials

Book: Field Guide to Molded Optics

Author(s): Michael Schaub, Alan Symmons

Published: 2016

https://doi.org/10.1117/3.2230581.ch68

Abstract

Most high-volume injection molds are made of stainless steel and/or hardened steel. These materials are selected because they can withstand the large forces inherent in the injection molding process. Their machining properties are also well understood.
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