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The calculation and design of moulds is made in accordance with the pieces to be manufactured in plastic product manufacturing companies. Alternatively, this can take place in a mould manufacturing company that designs and manufactures the moulds in accordance with the technical characteristics supplied by the client company and features of the plastic material during the manufacturing process (temperature and pressure).

The mould's engineer works on the design, development and manufacture of moulds for their use in the production process. The moulds engineer also intervenes in the calculations and re-design of moulds when the client wishes to make modifications that do not require the manufacture of a new mould.

Tasks

Duties include the following:
  • Designing and developing moulds for the injection of plastics and other elastomers.
  • Planning and organising the mould manufacturing process.
  • Maintaining the necessary technical contacts with the users of the moulds.
  • Supervising the production of the moulds according to the specifications of the pieces to be manufactured.
  • Responsibility for the rectifications needed for the correct manufacture of parts.
  • Analysing quality problems related to the mould and defining action plans to solve them.
  • Repairing and adjusting moulds.
  • Estimating the cost of manufacturing and repairing moulds.

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Generalitat de Catalunya
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