Definition: Specialized tools for manufacturing automotive plastic components.
Principles:
- Clamping and injection molding: Fixing molds and injecting molten plastic. 
- Pressure holding and plasticization: Maintaining pressure to ensure material densification. 
- Mold opening and ejection: Releasing the molded part after cooling. 
- Movable and fixed molds: Fixed separately during injection molding. 
- Gating system: Guides plastic melt, divided into hot and cold runner types. 
- Temperature control system: Water circuits regulate temperature to aid curing. 
- Ejection mechanism: Includes ejector pins for demolding. 
- Ventilation system: Grooves on parting surfaces to exhaust air. 
- Guiding mechanism: Guide pillars ensure mold alignment. 
- Design: Determine structure based on injection machines and plastic parts. 
- Manufacturing: Involves machining, assembly, polishing, mold testing, and modification. 
- Materials: Select high-temperature resistant plastics and mold steels. 
- Structure: Optimize temperature control, runner/gate design, and reinforce structural rigidity. 
- Process: Precisely control temperature, pressure, injection speed, and cooling time. 
- Machining: Apply surface treatment and precision machining techniques. 
- Quality control and maintenance: Implement online inspection, manage mold lifecycle, and promote eco-friendly recycling. 

