Mold Refurbishment
Extend The Life Of Your Tooling.
Today’s society is heavy on disposability, which doesn’t always put emphasis on maintaining or repairing things. But replacing a mold is not always necessary. Proper refurbishment and preventative maintenance can help restore mold performance, reduce downtime, and keep quality parts in production for years to come.
Mantz Automation’s dedicated refurbishment and repair teams understand how to care for and maintain injection molds throughout their service life. We support molds built by Mantz as well as tooling manufactured by other mold builders, regardless of the mold’s age or origin.
Repairs. Engineering Changes. Preventative Maintenance. We've got you covered!
Mold Repairs
We identify worn, damaged, or malfunctioning components and develop a repair plan to restore the mold’s performance.
Our mold repair process includes:
Diagnosing wear, damage, and performance issues
Repairing or replacing mold components
Testing repairs to help restore reliable performance
Engineering Changes
Our team can modify existing tooling to support part revisions, production updates, improved mold performance, or changing customer requirements.
We support tooling updates by:
Updating tooling to match part revisions
Adjusting tools for production changes
Improving mold performance to meet evolving requirements
Preventative Maintenance.
Regular maintenance can help identify problems before they lead to unexpected downtime or production interruptions.
Benefits of preventative maintenance include:
Identifying wear and potential issues early
Reducing the risk of unexpected downtime
Helping keep production running smoothly
Our equipment
Mantz Automation provides our mold makers with the equipment and workspace needed to build, assemble, and modify production tooling efficiently.
Our facility includes advanced mold assembly areas, ample crane support for handling large and heavy tooling, and updated toolroom equipment for precise mold construction.
Our Refurbishment Process
Evaluate the Mold.
01
We review the mold’s condition, production history, reported issues, and required timeline.
02
Disassemble and Clean.
The mold is disassembled and cleaned so our team can inspect its components and identify areas requiring attention.
03
Inspect and Troubleshoot.
Our team evaluates the mold to locate wear, damage, performance issues, and opportunities for improvement.
04
Repair or Replace Components.
We replace standard components as needed and can reverse engineer custom components when an exact replacement is no longer available.
05
In-House Sampling.
We sample parts in-house. This allows our toolmakers to identify and correct problems while the mold is still in-house. If sampling reveals a shut-off, venting, or other performance issue, adjustments can be made immediately without sending the mold back to the customer for additional trial and error.
06
Refurbished Mold Is Sent Back With Verified Samples.
After
refurbishment
is
complete, the mold is returned to the customer along with verified sample parts, First Article Inspection (FAI) data, and proven process parameters.
Need your mold shipped? no problem!
Our drivers understand the importance of proper tool handling to load and transport all tooling with care.
When it comes to your tooling, safe and secure transport is just as important as the build. At
Mantz Automation, we offer our own Mantz trucking with
CDL-certified drivers who possess tooling-specific knowledge. With trucking up to 28,000 lbs., we can handle your projects, large or small...
Frequently Asked Questions
What is mold refurbishment?
Mold refurbishment is the process of disassembling, cleaning, inspecting, repairing, modifying, and reassembling an existing injection mold to restore its performance and extend its useful life.
Can Mantz Automation refurbish molds built by another company?
Yes. Mantz Automation can inspect, repair, and refurbish molds regardless of their original builder or age.
What types of mold refurbishment services does Mantz provide?
Mantz provides mold cleaning, troubleshooting, preventative maintenance, component replacement, engineering changes, tooling modifications, and reverse engineering of custom components.
Can Mantz replace custom mold components?
Yes. Mantz can replace standard components and reverse engineer custom components when replacement parts are unavailable or difficult to obtain.
When should an injection mold be refurbished?
A mold may benefit from refurbishment when it experiences recurring production issues, visible wear, inconsistent part quality, damage, extended downtime, or a need for engineering changes.
Can refurbishment extend the life of an injection mold?
Yes. Proper cleaning, maintenance, repair, and component replacement can help restore mold performance and extend the useful life of existing tooling.
How long does mold refurbishment take?
The timeframe depends on the mold’s condition, the required repairs, component availability, engineering changes, and production deadline. Mantz Automation evaluates each project and works toward the customer’s required schedule.
Does Mantz Automation offer preventative mold maintenance?
Yes. Mantz Automation provides preventative maintenance and inspection services to help identify tooling problems before they cause production interruptions.
Restore Your Mold
Mantz Automation can help determine whether your existing mold needs a repair, engineering change, preventative maintenance, or complete refurbishment.
Request Mold Refurbishment and share your tooling requirements, production concerns, drawings, photos, or available mold documentation with our team.