Empire Blog The Importance of Injection Mold Maintenance

Tool longevity is just as important to part cost and quality as the design and build. Regular, careful maintenance can prevent part failures and lower the overall cost of your injection molding program.What is mold maintenance?Mold maintenance, or tool maintenance, refers to the cleaning and repairs that are needed to keep an injection mold in the best working order. Maintenance is performed routinely over the life of the mold (preventative maintenance or PM), and also when any problems arise.