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Custom Precision Mold Bases

Custom precision mold bases for injection and die-casting projects. Specify machining, guide assembly, components and inspection in a drawing-specific RFQ.

Machined mold base assembly with hole and plate details
Custom mold base example
Before you request a quote

Define the mold base, machining and assembly scope.

Custom mold bases (mould bases) are reviewed against your plate layout, drawing revision and critical interfaces. Single-set and small-batch projects are accepted.

Choose a configuration
7 injection and die-casting configuration families
Confirm the supply
Machining, components and guide assembly by agreement
Define inspection
Dimensional and CMM reports for agreed features

A custom mold base is not automatically a complete mold. Hot runner systems, hydraulic cylinders and other purchased mechanisms must be identified in the agreed supply scope.

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Custom Mold Base Products by Configuration

Browse seven drawing-specific mold base configurations, with machining and guide-assembly quotation options. Review each configuration’s interfaces and supply scope.

Machined mold base assembly with hole and plate detailsProduct-form example
2 machining / assembly options

Custom Injection Mold Bases

Custom injection mold bases are reviewed around the plate stack, cavity/core interfaces and locating arrangement in your drawing. Quote machining alone or machining with the agreed guide pillar and guide bushing assembly.

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Mold base with machined pocket and hole featuresProduct-form example
2 machining / assembly options

Hot Runner Mold Bases

Hot runner mold bases are machined around the specified manifold, nozzle and plate interfaces. Define the support and clearance features, the supplied plate stack and responsibility for the hot runner system before production.

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Several machined mold base plate assemblies arranged on a palletProduct-form example
2 machining / assembly options

Two-Color & Multi-Color Mold Bases

Two-color and multi-color mold bases are reviewed against the machine interface, indexing or transfer arrangement and matched plate relationships. Define the locating datums and supplied hardware so the quotation covers the intended interfaces.

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Machined mold plate with rows of bores, external form referenceReference · JFMoldbase
2 machining / assembly options

Inverted Mold Bases

Inverted mold bases are quoted to the installation direction, fixed/moving-side interfaces and ejection arrangement in your design. The plate layout, guide arrangement and assembly responsibilities are reviewed together.

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Mold base assembly with guide pillars and machined bores, external form referenceReference · JFMoldbase
2 machining / assembly options

Stripper Plate Mold Bases

Stripper plate mold bases are reviewed around plate travel, guiding, working clearances and the return arrangement. Define which plates and features are machined and which components or assembly operations are supplied.

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Mold base plate stack with guide pillars and machined holesProduct-form example
2 machining / assembly options

Hydraulic Core-Pull Mold Bases

Hydraulic core-pull mold bases are machined around the cylinder mounting interfaces, core movement and surrounding clearances in your design. Define the plate features, hardware responsibility and acceptance requirements together.

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Machined mold base plates and components arranged on a palletProduct-form example
2 machining / assembly options

Custom Die-Casting Mold Bases

Custom die-casting mold bases are reviewed against the machine mounting interface, slide and guide layout, water channels and material condition in your drawings. Machining, component supply and assembly are listed as a defined project scope.

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Browse the Product Catalog

Browse 14 mold base machining and guide-assembly options. Compare configuration-specific scope and carry the selected model reference into your inquiry.

Built Around Your Drawing

Lichengda supplies non-standard precision mold bases, also described as custom mould bases, to an agreed drawing and manufacturing scope. Define the plate stack, material condition, dimensions, locating features, machining, supplied components, assembly and inspection requirements before production.

The American spelling mold base and British spelling mould base refer to the same product category. The drawing and quotation define the actual configuration and acceptance requirements.

Prepare a mold base inquiry with the current drawing revision and delivery destination.

Custom Injection and Die-Casting Mold Base Configurations

Custom Injection Mold Bases

Drawing-specific plate layouts for injection mold projects, including configurations for hot runner systems, two-color and multi-color molds, inverted layouts, stripper plates and hydraulic core-pull systems. Specify the machined features and supplied components in the inquiry.

Die-Casting Mold Bases

Custom plate and machining requirements for die-casting tooling, reviewed against the material, geometry and inspection requirements of the project.

Machining, component supply and assembly are confirmed in the quotation. Mold bases, also spelled mould bases, are the product category covered here; complete mold systems are not automatically included.

Choose a Mold Base Configuration and Supply Scope

Select the configuration and whether your inquiry covers machining or machining with guide pillar and bushing assembly. Review the drawing information for that configuration before requesting a quote. Your selection carries the corresponding catalog reference into the inquiry.

Use the custom mold base RFQ checklist to prepare the drawing revision, datums and inspection requirements.

Mold base configurationDrawing information to confirmMachining scopeMachining + guide assembly
Custom Injection Mold BasesPlate stack and datums; cavity/core interfaces; guide pillar and bushing scope; water channel layout.Request machining quoteLCD-MB-INJ-MRequest machining + guide assembly quoteLCD-MB-INJ-A
Hot Runner Mold BasesManifold and nozzle interfaces; clearance and support features; plate layout; responsibility for the hot runner system. Hot runner hardware is not automatically included.Request machining quoteLCD-MB-HR-MRequest machining + guide assembly quoteLCD-MB-HR-A
Two-Color & Multi-Color Mold BasesMachine interface; indexing or transfer arrangement; locating datums; matched plate and component scope. Rotation hardware is not automatically included.Request machining quoteLCD-MB-MC-MRequest machining + guide assembly quoteLCD-MB-MC-A
Inverted Mold BasesInstallation direction; fixed/moving-side interfaces; ejection layout; guide arrangement and assembly requirements.Request machining quoteLCD-MB-INV-MRequest machining + guide assembly quoteLCD-MB-INV-A
Stripper Plate Mold BasesStripper travel; guide locations; plate clearances; return arrangement; agreed assembly scope.Request machining quoteLCD-MB-SP-MRequest machining + guide assembly quoteLCD-MB-SP-A
Hydraulic Core-Pull Mold BasesCylinder mounting interfaces; core movement and clearances; plate strength features; included components. Hydraulic cylinders are not automatically included.Request machining quoteLCD-MB-HC-MRequest machining + guide assembly quoteLCD-MB-HC-A
Custom Die-Casting Mold BasesMachine mounting interface; slide and guide layout; water channels; material condition; inspection datums and assembly scope.Request machining quoteLCD-MB-DC-MRequest machining + guide assembly quoteLCD-MB-DC-A

These are drawing-specific manufacturing configurations. Guide assembly means the agreed guide pillar and bushing assembly scope; other components and assembly items are listed separately. Hot runner systems, hydraulic cylinders and rotation hardware are not automatically included. The quotation confirms the complete scope.

Mold Base Machining and Assembly

Our project scope can include CNC rough and finish milling, precision grinding, drilling, boring, tapping and water-channel machining. Guide pillar and guide bushing assembly is available, together with dimensional and CMM inspection reports.

Product Photographs

Examples of machined plates, components and product forms supplied by Lichengda for this website. Your approved drawing defines the actual grade, dimensions, configuration and manufacturing scope.

Mold base with machined pocket and hole features
Pocket and hole machining
Mold base plate stack with guide pillars and machined holes
Plate and guide arrangement
Machined mold base plates and components arranged on a pallet
Machined plates and components

Size and Handling Capacity

Mold bases up to 1,500 × 1,200 mm, with a maximum set weight of approximately 8 tonnes, are considered against the project drawing. Overall height, geometry, handling requirements and machining access are reviewed for each project. Maximum size and weight do not define a universal precision specification.

Define the Inspection Requirements

Identify critical fits, hole locations, plate relationships, guide pillar features and the inspection datums on the drawing. We confirm the applicable tolerances and inspection scope during quotation. Request a dimensional or CMM report for the features that matter to your assembly.

Production Schedule

Typical production lead time is 7–15 working days, or 15–25 working days for large or complex projects. Production lead times are quoted in working days, excluding weekends and statutory public holidays in China. Lead time starts on the next working day after all applicable conditions have been fulfilled: receipt of the formal purchase order, final drawing/specification approval, and receipt of the deposit where required. Transport time is separate.

Request a Custom Mold Base Quote

  • Assembly and component drawings, including revision.
  • Mold base configuration and material requirements.
  • Overall dimensions and quantity.
  • Critical features, fits and tolerances.
  • Required machining, supplied components and assembly scope.
  • Inspection documents and delivery destination.

Use the custom mold base RFQ checklist to define the drawing package, machining, components, assembly and reporting scope.

A Drawing Review That Defines the Work

Separate the work to be supplied: plate dimensions and material condition; pockets, hole positions, fits and water channels; component supply; assembly; and inspection. Clearly identify any operations that remain with your toolroom.

This allows your purchasing and engineering teams to review one defined supply scope. Download the RFQ checklist and prepare your inquiry.

Common Questions

What is a mold base, and how is it different from a complete mold?

Does a mold base quotation include assembly, hot runner systems or hydraulic cylinders?

Can you provide CMM reports, and what mold base features should be inspected?

What drawings and information are needed for a custom mold base quote?

Start with your drawing.

Tell us the material, finish and requirements for your next project.

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