A complete mold process is divided into: rough machining; surface processing; mold parts reprocessing; mold assembly. The equipment for machining mold parts can be divided into the following. Machining low precision die parts uses universal machine tool , such as turning, milling, planing, drilling, grinding, etc.. These processing methods have higher requirements to the technical level of workers, the productivity is low, the mould manufacturing cycle is long, the cost is high. And after machining need fitter dressing. Machining high precision mold parts uses precision machine tools. The shape complex space curved surface uses the numerical control machine tool processing. Special parts can be considered other processing methods, such as extrusion, superplastic forming, rapid prototyping, etc..
Precision machine tool for mold processing has coordinate boring machine, coordinate grinder etc.. These devices are used for machining the convex die fixing holes of the fixing plate, the core pins and sleeves on the mould seat, the cutting edge of some convex die and concave die.
CNC machine tools for mold parts processing has three coordinates NC MILLING MACHINE, CNC machining center, CNC milling machine and so on. CNC machining of workers operating skills requirements are relatively low, high yield, high processing precision, high productivity, saving time, easy to manage, the design changes to the strong adaptability, can manage multiple machine tools. The numerical control processing makes the mold production more reasonable, has the very vital significance to the mold machinery automated production. This is also the development direction of the mold.