Author: dacheng

For all of us, Lamborghini is one of the top sports car brands in the world. So why did I mention it today?

Lamborghini, the lines are rigid and stylish, and each model is exquisitely crafted. The character, history and temperament of the car model can be perfectly reflected in the appearance. What impresses us the most is the “swish” sound that it “speeds” past in front of us, which is different from the sound of other ordinary cars, giving people a full sense of luxury!

So the question is, what is the uniqueness of Lamborghini? Here, the editor has to mention SMC mould.

SMC mould is one of the types of molds for thermocompression molding process. SMC mold requires a heating system for the mold cavity and core, and the temperature difference is kept at about 5 degrees Celsius. After the process parameters are set, put the sheet mold material in the mold, close the mold, and use the set temperature and pressure to melt the raw material into the mold cavity for molding.

SMC has the advantages of light weight, high strength, and no rust. It is an excellent material for manufacturing products, so SMC molds are widely used in the automotive industry.

As for the Lamborghini we mentioned earlier, its body shell uses SMC molds to meet its required strength and rigidity, and the cool sound of the sports car we mentioned also benefits from this.

As a SMC mould supplier, MDC Mold has many years of research in the design of SMC mould and SMC mold technology, and has a supporting mold trial line for SMC mould to ensure that SMC mold is from the original design. To follow-up mass production to meet customer needs.

The global sheet molding compound (SMC) market, during the forecast period 2018 to 2023, will register growth at a CAGR of 4.79%. The market for sheet molding compound (SMC) is set to reach US$2,042.4 million by 2023. The global market is anticipated to witness growth owing to the factors such as growing demand for lightweight vehicles as well as the expansion of the automobile sector.

Meanwhile,The increasing demand for lightweight materials in the construction sector in the sheet molding compound (SMC) market is set to play a key role in determining the growth potential during 2018 to 2023 years.

To sum up, the market prospect of SMC mold is very good.

Here is an example for you.

Currently, most manhole covers use SMC or BMC technology to replace steel parts. This is the SMC manhole cover mold designed and manufactured by our MDC, which has been appreciated by customers.

Why use SMC mould to make manhole covers?

The application of SMC materials to manufacture manhole covers has a good market.

SMC manhole cover molds have been tested in many cities, and all performances are up to standard. They have high strength, rigidity, low cost, and are both environmentally friendly and anti-theft. The market is huge.

There are many places where SMC materials can be used in construction. In addition to common manhole covers, it also includes SMC seats, SMC bathrooms, SMC water tanks, etc., which are very extensive.

If you have needs about SMC products, please keep in touch with our team.

According to statistics, from 2016 to 2019, the market size of the domestic mold industry increased from 273.1 billion yuan to 311.9 billion yuan, with a CAGR of 4.53%. In 2020, affected by the epidemic, the market size of the domestic mold industry will drop to 276.6 billion yuan, a year-on-year decrease of 11.3%. It is expected that the market size of China’s mold industry will rebound in 2021, reaching 302.833 billion yuan. In the future, it will maintain a stable growth form, and SMC molds are one of them. We can also predict that the development trend of SMC molds in recent years is very good, and there will be more room for development in the future. (As shown below)

At present, SMC materials are constantly popularized and applied, and they are involved in many fields, such as automobiles, industry, medical care, bathroom, electronics, etc., which are closely related to our lives. Therefore, the market for SMC products is also very broad, and it is very important to find a good SMC mold manufacturer.

In China, there are also many SMC mold manufacturers, but here, it is worth mentioning that an SMC mold manufacturer in Huangyan, Taizhou, Zhejiang – MDC mold, excellent SMC mold design and manufacturing capabilities make MDC the first choice for many customers to cooperate , such as McLaren, Lamborghini brands, etc.

First of all, I will introduce the equipment capabilities of MDC. MDC has a 2,000-ton press, which can ensure a high degree of precision in the production process of the mold.

Mold heating type: oil temperature heating/electric heating/steam heating

Hydraulic cylinders used: Parker, HPS, Merkle, MDC brand, etc.

Hydraulic machine working table: 3600mm*2400mm

In addition to hydraulic presses, there are also high-speed CNC milling machines, CNC milling machines, wire cutting, CNC finishing, assembly machinery and other equipment.

MDC’s experienced engineers, imported equipment, and sophisticated machining processes can meet customer quality requirements.

Because SMC can be molded into complex shapes, its excellent mechanical properties and surface appearance, as well as excellent electrical insulation, make this SMC material ideal for Class A automotive body panels, high-strength electrical components, and various structural components. There are also many excellent cases of MDC in SMC molds, you can see the following groups of product displays.

SMC bus bumper

SMC door lower guard pate

SMC molds have a wide range of applications, these are only part of the display, if you have other molds you want to see, you can contact us.

Regarding delivery time, you can always trust our team, not only fast delivery, but also high quality level of compression molds, including SMC, BMC, LFT, GMT, CARBONFIRBER, etc.

If you have an order, please get in touch with our team, we are here to serve you.

The use of sheet molding compound SMC is a very important production process in the production of GRP parts.

Please see the following section of the domestic urban bus project. These molds are made by MDC, and our engineering team communicates directly with the bus manufacturer on design changes, mold feasibility, and more.

Due to the professional experience and skilled engineers in making SMC molds, we are honored to be nominated as the mold maker for this project.

SMC bus back panel mold

Please look at this picture, this is the SMC bus back panel mold, the SMC mould produced by MDC is deeply trusted by customers.

As we know, SMC molds are lightweight and high-strength, resistant to high temperature and corrosion, not easy to oxidize, and have a long service life.

The existence of the bus is indispensable in life, and it has high requirements on the safety factor. The safety of passengers is closely related to the bus. Therefore, the back panel of the bus is made of SMC material, which is a good use of SMC.

In addition to the passenger car project, MDC has also done many excellent SMC cases in other industries such as medical treatment, industry and sanitary ware.

If you have related needs, please keep in touch with us.

When you see the picture of the workers trying out the mold below, do you wonder what mold they are making? Smart you may already know that this is the SMC agricultural tractor roof mold! The design, manufacture and production of SMC molds are the business that MDC has been engaged in and loves.

Now let’s introduce the production process of SMC.

Sheet molding compound (SMC) is produced by using SMC unit, which is covered with plastic (such as PE, polyester) film on the top and bottom, and resin paste (containing resin, curing agent, thickener, filler and some auxiliary materials) is impregnated short. Cut fiber (about 1 inch long) or chopped strand mat, semi-finished sheet molding compound (sheet) for use in the dry molding process.

After understanding the SMC process, the SMC mold is ready to come out.

On the market, SMC molds have been used in various fields and penetrated into all aspects of life. Products made by SMC can be seen in railway transportation, industry, medical care, agricultural tools, etc.

Product advantages made by SMC molds

1. Light weight and high strength, the strength of SMC material is equivalent to that of steel, but the quality is only a quarter of that of steel;

2. Flame retardant, Class A flame retardant, smokeless and non-toxic when it exceeds the melting point;

3. Acid and alkali resistance, corrosion resistance, in the high acid and alkali working environment, the SMC material is not easy to undergo physical changes, and its performance far exceeds that of metals;

4. Anti-mildew and antibacterial, effectively inhibit the proliferation of mildew and improve the efficiency of product use;

5. Good fatigue resistance, the fatigue resistance of steel and most metal materials is 40%-50%, and the fatigue resistance of SMC materials is 70%-80%;

6. Excellent electrical properties, can maintain good dielectric properties at high frequencies, not affected by electromagnetic effects, does not reflect electromagnetic waves, and prevents electrostatic adsorption;

7. Thermal insulation, low thermal conductivity, effectively improve the service life of the product;

8. SMC mold has a long service life

If you have an order, MDC’s team will serve you wholeheartedly and customize a complete product production plan for you, please remember to contact us!

MDC wants to tell suppliers why we choose to make SMC molds through this article.

Regarding the origin of the name MDC, MDC means the foothold of manufacture, development and creation.This is also the purpose of our manufacturing mold practice.

Let’s first understand the manufacturing process of SMC mold.

Moulding of SMC mould Parts:

Moulding is made in heated steel tools at temperatures between 125°C and 170°C. It is very important to take note of the setup instructions of each specific material due to the variety of formulations. All known processes are possible as the material will be tailor made for your specific process and application.

Compression moulding cycle

Layers of SMC are placed into the heated tool. Through closing the tool the material fills the cavity and polymerizes. After complete cure the parts are released hot. With compression moulding highest mechanical strengths can be achieved.

Applications

Market penetration for SMC mould is gaining ground in terms of both end-use applications and global demand. Suppliers are reporting more interest in SMC from industrial, consumer, building and construction, energy generation, electrical / electronic, non-automotive transportation, and even aerospace customers.

Increasing performance demands in automotive, electrical, appliance, food service, and energy industries, among others, plus the rising cost of cast metals, is prompting design engineers to consider metals conversion to alternate materials for new products. Thermoset composites have many unique properties – exceptional strength, light weight, corrosion resistance, UV resistance, electrical non-conductance, exceptional thermal properties – that make them desirable over thermoplastics and, in particular, metals, such as cast steel and aluminum.

For instance, thermoset composite materials can be used outdoors and in extreme environments, as they will not rust or corrode. And, because many components can be molded along with the part, and require no final finishing, they are often more economical from a total manufacturing standpoint.

MDC has excellent designers, perfect equipment and strict testing links, we will make customers feel the greatest sincerity.

Please believe that MDC has many years of experience in SMC mold design and manufacturing, which can meet your needs.