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Mold Material Selection (Specific Requirements)

Requirements for large mold sizes (automotive parts, e.g. panels, bumpers, etc.): IMPAX® SUPREME (AISI P20, modified) from UDDEHOLM

Requirements for large mold sizes with lower demands on surface finish (automotive parts, e.g. panels, bumpers, etc.): RAMAX® 2 (420F, modified) from UDDEHOLM and HOLDER

High surface finish for molding optical/medical parts, clear cover and panels:
BOHLER W302 ISOBLOC®, STAVAX® ESR (420, modified), VANADIS® 4, 6, and ELMAX® from UDDEHOLM

Requirements for complex molds and inserts with relatively low wear demands: IMPAX® SUPREME (AISI P20, modified) and CORRAX® from UDDEHOLM

Requirements for small parts with high wear demands, e.g. electrical/ electronic molding: BOHLER K34O ISODUR® and W302 ISOBLOC®, ELMAX®, COMPAX® SUPREME (Mold Quality S7), VANADIS® 4, 6, 10 and STAVAX® ESR (420, modified) from UDDEHOLM

Requirements for abrasive molding materials, extrusion feed screws, barrels, nozzles, etc.: BOHLER K34O ISODUR® and W302 ISOBLOC®, COMPAX® SUPREME (Mold Quality S7), STAVAX® ESR (420, modified), VANADIS® 4, 6, 10 and ELMAX® from UDDEHOLM

Requirements for long production runs for thermoplastic parts, including disposable cuttery, containers and packaging: BOHLER W302 ISOBLOC®, COMPAX® SUPREME (Mold Quality S7), STAVAX® ESR (420, modified) and CORRAX® from UDDEHOLM

Requirements for medium/shorts runs (prototype molds): IMPAX® SUPREME (AISI P20, modified) and RAMAX® 2 from UDDEHOLM