An international buyer needed to move an existing injection mold from another supplier in China. This example follows the transfer from the first information review through mold inspection, trial molding, and production approval.
Case Summary
Client Challenge
In this example, the buyer was receiving housing parts with recurring flash around a mating edge. Updates from the original supplier did not explain whether the cause was mold wear or the molding process. The buyer wanted to transfer the mold, but needed to understand its condition and the work required before committing to a new production order.
The available information included a part drawing, the specified resin grade, photographs of the mold, and samples from previous deliveries. Complete mold drawings and a reliable production setting sheet were unavailable.
What Vicmold Did
Reviewed the Part and Transfer Requirements
The example review identified the mating edge, assembly dimensions, and appearance requirements that needed attention. Mold size, mounting details, and connections were checked against the receiving machine before transport was arranged.
Inspected the Mold on Arrival
The incoming inspection recorded mold condition and checked the parting surfaces, moving components, and cooling connections. In this scenario, localized wear near the affected edge required repair. The proposed work and its effect on the trial schedule were sent to the buyer for approval.
Completed the Agreed Repair and Trial
After approval, the tooling team repaired the affected area. Trial molding used the specified resin, and the team checked the mating edge and measured the agreed drawing dimensions. Trial samples were then sent to the buyer for assembly checks.
Prepared for Production After Approval
The buyer's sample feedback was recorded before production release. The molding and quality teams documented the agreed process settings, inspection points, and packing requirements for the first production order.
Project Result
In this illustrative example, the repaired mold produced trial samples that passed the buyer's agreed assembly and appearance checks. The buyer approved the samples and released the first production order.
- The mold condition and required repair were documented before work began.
- The trial review focused on the flash problem and the dimensions relevant to assembly.
- Production started after sample approval, with agreed inspection and packing requirements.
No cost savings, defect-rate reduction, or delivery improvement is claimed in this test case.