Plastic molds! Moldie makes super cool things. These are extremely important as these lead to producing the hundreds of other plastic products. Some examples of plastic molds could be from toys, phone cases, or even motor vehicle parts! So how exactly does Moldie make these molds? They make sure that every single mould they create is spot on!
When we say "perfect," we mean that care was taken using them molds. This means every tiny aspect of the mold is exactly as the designer intends it to be. Moldie is very detail oriented, so he makes sure that every crevice of the mold, even the most minuscule cracks, is repaired. This gives the final product the beautiful finish it needs to look its absolute best. It takes a ton of skill creating a good plastic mold and the workers need a lot of patience!
If someone has a concept for a new toy or product, they can come to Moldie with that idea. What they do at Moldie is put in a lot of effort to create a physical product that anyone can use. They first build a 3D model of the product using specialized computer software. After obtaining the model, they can create a prototype using the 3D printer, a practice version of the product. If all looks fine and works well, then it is the time to move on to do the real plastic mold!
Plastic mold-making is an intriguing blend of art and science. To make these molds, you must know the different types of plastic and how they work. There are different types of plastic, and each has unique characteristics, which is crucial for the most optimal mold creation. On the other hand, molds that will contain the plastic are really creative, and you have to be really creative to come up with those new and exciting ideas!
This job requires attention to detail, which is why I train up to October 2023. A single tiny mistake in a plastic mold can spoil the entire final product. That is why all the Moldie workers are specially trained to be very cautious and accurate in their work. But they seem to be taking it nice and slow, to get it all just right.
Ever wonder what a plastic mold making factory looks like inside? There all together so many big machines that work in unison to produce the molds at Moldie. These machines are really strong and make the workers' work uncomplicated. So there are lots of people working next to each other to ensure that everything's running smoothly and that the molds come out properly done.
Sometimes you might find that it's a little bit loud inside the factory because all the machines are working really hard. But don’t worry! It has all sounds going on, so everybody in the factory wears special ear protection to protect their ears. And they also get to see how plastic molds are done, which is dope and fun to watch!