Product Overview
HXW Mold designs and manufactures custom thermoforming molds for food containers, takeaway boxes, meal trays, bowls, lids and other rigid packaging applications. The tooling is developed according to the product geometry, sheet material, thermoforming machine and required production output.
Depending on the project, we can provide forming tooling together with cutting and stacking tooling as an integrated solution, helping customers match the mold configuration with their existing production line.
Tooling Scope Forming · Cutting · Stacking
Applications Trays · Containers · Bowls · Lids
Sheet Materials PP · PET · PS
Machine Fit Customized to Existing Lines
Engineering Focus
Mold performance depends on more than the cavity shape. The forming process, material distribution, cooling system, cutting interface and stacking method must work together for stable continuous production.
01
Forming & Material Distribution
Cavity geometry, plug-assist design, vacuum and pressure paths are evaluated according to product depth and sheet characteristics to improve wall-thickness distribution.
02
Cooling & Production Stability
Cooling channels are arranged according to the mold structure to support consistent forming conditions and stable production during continuous machine operation.
03
Cutting Integration
Cutting tooling and interfaces are considered together with the forming layout to achieve accurate product positioning and reliable trimming.
04
Stacking & Machine Compatibility
Mold dimensions, mounting, positioning, air and water connections and stacking interfaces are customized according to the customer's thermoforming machine.
Information Required for Customization
The following information helps our engineering team evaluate the mold layout and prepare a more accurate quotation.
Product
2D/3D drawing, physical sample, product dimensions and forming depth
Sheet Material
Material type such as PP, PET or PS and required sheet thickness
Thermoforming Machine
Machine brand, model, available forming area and installation information
Production Requirement
Required cavity quantity, target output, cutting method and stacking method
Frequently Asked Questions
Can you manufacture molds for multi-compartment food trays?
Yes. Please provide the product drawing or sample, compartment dimensions, divider height, sealing requirements and machine forming area. The mold structure will be evaluated according to the required product configuration.
Can the mold be matched to our existing thermoforming machine?
Yes. The mold can be customized according to the machine model, forming area, mounting dimensions, positioning system, water connections, air connections and tooling interfaces.
Can you provide forming, cutting and stacking tooling together?
Yes. Depending on the machine configuration and production requirements, we can develop the forming, cutting and stacking tooling as an integrated tooling solution.
How is the mold checked before shipment?
The project goes through drawing review, mold design, CNC machining, dimensional inspection, assembly inspection and functional testing. In-house mold trials can be carried out, and trial videos and formed samples can be provided for approval.
What is the standard lead time?
The standard lead time is approximately five weeks after receipt of the deposit and approval of the final mold drawing. Complex projects or multiple tooling sets may require additional time.
Discuss Your Thermoforming Mold Project
Send us your product drawing or sample together with the thermoforming machine model, forming area, sheet material and production requirements. Our engineering team will evaluate the tooling configuration and cavity layout before quotation.
