Molds
Stand out, innovate
Only few understand the benefits of aluminium tools in injection molding. Steel has long been adopted in mold making. Therefore, the transitioning from steel must take place in an informed way and with specially qualified alloys.
Constellium can assist OEMs, tool shops and part makers in pursuing value during production of plastic components.
In today’s production environment, Constellium has the unique ability and knowledge to guide the end customers thru the selection of the right alloys for series production or prototype molds.
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Our alloys address a variety of production processes, such as:
- Injection molding
- Blow molding
- Thermoforming
- Elastomer molding
Alumold®, Alcast®, Certal® products bring the undisputable benefit of aluminium: faster milling, finishing, deep boring and much short cycle times during production.
But, this is not enough. Moldmakers and Tier X ask for features that only specially developed alloys can bring:
- Consistent thru thickness properties
- Stress relieved and ready to use
- Polishability to achieve needed glossiness
- Option for laser texturing and acid etching
Mold product portfolio overview
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Alumold® 600 |
Alumold® 500 |
Alumold® 350 |
Alcast® |
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Thickness capabilities |
Up to 100 mm |
Up to 700 mm |
Up to 305 mm |
Up to 600 mm |
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Strength* |
Up to 640 MPa |
Up to 590 Mpa |
Up to 465 Mpa - developed for hot molds |
Up to 350 Mpa |
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Applications |
Highest possible strength and hardness in heavily loaded tools. |
High hardness and strength molds. Suited to injection molds for medium to large series. |
High-temp applications with continuous service temperature up to 200°C (mold temperature). Rubber molding, reactive molding, composite material forming. |
Prototype tools with no texturing or polishing requirements. Also suitable for series production of very large containers.
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Alumold®, Alcast®, Certal® are suitable for a variety of sectors:
Transitioning from tooling steel is possible – set yourself a new standard!
Our Alumold® portfolio also includes extrusions in a wide range of diameters. Their special composition gives great corrosion resistance. Bars are delivered after heat treatment and internal stress relieving.