Mold and Die Machining #
KINWA’s company profile lists mold and fixture machining among the applications suitable for its lathes. Mold and die shops use lathes for round mold components, guide pins, ejector pins, cores, inserts, sprue bushings and repair parts.
Manual lathes are common in tool rooms for one-off and repair work, while CNC lathes are used when the same components are produced repeatedly or when complex profiles and threads are required. KINWA’s CH, CHD and CL series cover both approaches.
Typical Parts #
- Mold bases and round mold inserts
- Guide pins and guide bushings
- Ejector pins and sleeves
- Cores and sprue bushings
- Die components and punches
- Repair and replacement parts
Recommended KINWA Series #
- CH Series — General-purpose manual lathe for tool rooms and repair.
- CHD Series — Larger mold components and heavier cutting.
- CL Series - Slant Bed — CNC turning with optional driven tooling.
- CL Series - Flat Bed — Large mold bases and long components.
Selection Notes #
For mold work, the key considerations are workpiece diameter and length, required concentricity, surface finish, thread forms and the need for a large spindle bore. A manual lathe is often the most flexible choice for repair and one-off work; a CNC lathe is preferable for repeat orders.