How to view the strength and scale of mold processing manufacturers

　　The strength and scale of mold processing manufacturers are important indicators for evaluating their technical capabilities, production efficiency, and market competitiveness. They can usually be analyzed and judged from the following dimensions:

　　1. Production equipment and technical capabilities

　　Hardware level: Equipment (such as five axis CNC, quasi dense electric discharge machine, slow wire cutting, etc.) is the foundation of strength. The equipment brand (such as Demagi, Muye, Shadick, etc.) and the degree of automation (robot loading and unloading, intelligent detection) directly affect the processing accuracy and efficiency.

　　Process technology: Capable of designing and manufacturing complex molds (such as multi cavity molds, stacked molds, and micro precision molds), and able to handle high difficulty materials (such as hard alloys, ceramics, etc.).

　　Digital capability: whether CAD/CAM/CAE software (such as UG, Pro/E, Moldflow), industrial Internet or MES system are used to manage production processes.

　　2. Scale and Capacity

　　Factory area: Large manufacturers usually have standardized workshops (over 10000 square meters) with clear zoning (design, processing, assembly, testing).

　　Personnel configuration: Technical team (proportion of engineers and technicians), professionalism of management team, and employee training system.

　　Order throughput: monthly production capacity (such as more than 50 sets of large injection molds), delivery cycle (whether it has the ability to respond quickly).

　　3. Quality control system

　　Certification standards: ISO 9001, IATF 16949 (automotive industry) and other certifications are the foundation, and some fields require compliance with medical (ISO 13485) or aerospace (AS9100) standards.

　　Testing equipment: CMM, optical profilometer, hardness tester, etc. are used to reflect the ability to control accuracy.

　　Yield rate: The defect rate under stable mass production (such as PPM value in PPAP process) is a key indicator.

　　4. Industry experience and customer cases

　　Specialization in specific fields, such as automotive panel molds, electronic connector precision molds, medical consumables molds, etc. Deep cultivation in specific fields often means higher technological barriers.

　　Collaboration with top clients: The industry status and years of cooperation of service recipients (such as Tesla, Huawei, Midea, etc.) can indirectly prove their strength.

　　Project experience: Have you participated in large-scale or international projects (such as vehicle mold development, export mold matching).

　　5. Research and innovation capabilities

　　Patents and technical reserves: Independently developed mold structures, processing techniques, or material application patents.

　　Continuous investment: R&D expenses accounting for more than 5% of revenue, and collaborations with universities or research institutions.

　　New technology applications: such as the ability to implement cutting-edge technologies such as 3D printing for conformal cooling molds and AI assisted design.

　　6. Supply Chain and Service Capability

　　Supply chain integration: Can we provide one-stop services (from steel procurement to heat treatment and surface treatment).

　　After sales support: ability to quickly repair, optimize and iterate molds, as well as technical support response time.

　　7. Financial and Market Performance

　　Revenue scale: Annual output value (such as over 100 million yuan) and profit margin reflect market recognition.

　　Global layout: Overseas branches or long-term export business represent international competitiveness.

　　How to evaluate?

　　Field visit: Observe workshop management (6S implementation), equipment maintenance status, and work in progress quality.

　　Case verification: Request detailed reports of past projects (including tolerance requirements and production data).

　　Industry reputation: verified indirectly through industry association rankings (such as the "Quasi Confidential Mold Competitiveness List" released by the China Mold Industry Association) or peer evaluations.

　　Summary

　　Large manufacturers are suitable for orders that require high stability and large-scale production, while small and medium-sized manufacturers may have more advantages in niche areas or flexible customization. When making a choice, it is necessary to consider one's own needs (accuracy, cost, delivery time) comprehensively and avoid blindly pursuing scale while neglecting professional matching.