Standard mold bases · from stock

Standard mold bases, in stock and interchangeable

A/B/C/D plate types built to HASCO, DME and LKM systems, 1515 to 8080 mm, in 45#, S50C, P20 and 718H. Stocked plates ship in 7 days; every base leaves with CMM data for the guide-pillar bores and plate thickness.

1515–8080Plate size range (mm)
7 daysLead time, stocked plates
±0.005 mmRoutine machining tolerance
3,000+Mold bases per year
Standard mold base plates being machined on a CNC gantry machining centre
ISO-grade steel with mill certificates CMM data with every shipment HASCO · DME · LKM interchangeable DDP / FOB worldwide shipping
Standard series

Four plate types, one dimensional standard

Most standard mold base problems are dimensional: a plate that is 0.3 mm off breaks the interchangeability that makes standard bases cheap. We machine to the standard, not near it.

01

A-type, direct gate

Two-plate design with a direct sprue gate. The workhorse for single-cavity parts and simple multi-cavity layouts.

1515 – 5050 mm
02

B-type, pin-point gate

Three-plate design for pin-point or runner systems, with a stripper plate and separate runner plate.

2020 – 6060 mm
03

C-type, side gate

Three-plate structure for edge-gated parts that need the runner on the parting line, common in appliance and auto parts.

2525 – 7070 mm
04

D-type, large frame

Heavy frame for large moulds: thickened clamping plates, additional support pillars, lifting provisions to your crane capacity.

3535 – 8080 mm
05

Plate stock programme

S50C, 45#, P20 and 718H plates precut and pre-milled to your finished size + grinding allowance, kept in stock for repeat jobs.

Thickness 20 – 300 mm
06

Sub-inserts and slides

Wear plates, angle pins, slide bases and insert pockets machined into the standard frame without breaking the standard envelope.

To drawing
Specifications

What we can hold, and what we will not claim

The table below is routine production capability for standard bases. If your drawing sits outside it, we say so at review instead of discovering it on the shop floor.

ItemRange / StandardNotes
Plate sizes1515 – 8080 mm (standard series); up to 2000 × 1300 × 800 mm for single platesLarger frames assembled from machined sections
Plate thickness20 – 300 mm standard; up to 500 mm on requestStress-relieved before finish machining
StandardsHASCO, DME, LKM (龙记), MISUMI-equivalent, or your own drawingInterchangeability checked against the standard plate drawing
Steel grades45#, S50C, 40Cr, P20, 718H, S136, NAK80Mill certificate with heat number; hardness test on request
Machining tolerance±0.01 mm general; ±0.005 mm precision fitsCoordinate grinding to ±0.001 mm on guide-bush bores
Surface finishRa 0.8 – 3.2 µm on fitting facesRa 0.4 µm on request
Guide pillar boresH7 fit, perpendicularity ≤0.01/100 mmMeasured on CMM, recorded per bore
Lead time7 days stocked plates; 12 – 20 days machined to drawingConfirmed in writing at order, not at shipment
InspectionCMM report on guide-pillar bores, plate thickness and squarenessPDF report attached to the packing list

Values are our routine capability, not a marketing ceiling. Anything outside the range goes through a technical review first — we confirm feasibility before quoting, and we do not promise what the machines cannot hold.

How we work

From drawing to shipped pallet

Five steps, each with a named owner and a date you can hold us to. No step starts before the previous one is signed off.

01

Drawing review

We check the base against the standard plate table, flag anything that cannot be machined as drawn, and quote with the corrected dimensions listed.

24 hours
02

Material and cutting

Plate is cut from certified stock, mill certificate filed against your order number, saw cut with grinding allowance.

1–3 days
03

Rough and stress relief

Rough machining, then stress relief before finishing so the plate does not move after assembly.

2–4 days
04

Finish machining

Bores, pockets and faces on CNC and jig grinder; fitting faces measured in-process, not only at the end.

3–10 days
05

CMM and packing

Guide-pillar bores, thickness and squareness measured and recorded; report packed with the crate; fumigated crate for sea freight.

1–2 days

Send the plate list, get a price with the tolerance stated

Standard bases are priced from plate size, thickness, steel grade and machining scope — not from a vague "per set" rate. Give us the list and we return a line-by-line quote with the delivery date and the tolerance we will actually hold.

Email
sales@layjun.cn
Mobile / WeChat
+86 138 2921 4701
Workshop
Dongguan, Guangdong, China
FAQ

Questions buyers ask before the first standard-base order

Straight answers to the questions buyers actually ask before the first order.

Can you supply a mold base that is interchangeable with HASCO or DME?
Yes. We machine to the published HASCO and DME plate tables, so a replacement base drops into an existing mould without reworking the guide pillars. Send the standard part number and we quote against it; if a dimension is non-standard we mark it on the drawing before machining.
What is the real lead time for a standard base, not the catalogue number?
For plate sizes we hold in stock, 7 days from confirmed drawing to crating. For sizes that need cutting from billet, 12–20 days depending on thickness and bore count. The date we give at order is the date we ship; if a machine goes down we tell you the same day, not the week the container is due.
Do you supply the steel certificate?
Every plate ships with a mill certificate carrying the heat number and chemical composition. Hardness testing is available on request and is reported per plate. If your customer requires third-party inspection, we can arrange it before shipment.
Which steel should I specify for a standard base?
S50C or 45# for general injection moulds, P20 when the plates also form the cavity block, 718H for high-polish or glass-filled parts, and 40Cr where wear resistance matters on the guide areas. We will say which one your part actually needs rather than quoting the most expensive grade.
How do you pack for sea freight?
Plates are oiled, wrapped in VCI film, blocked inside a fumigated wooden crate, and the CMM report plus packing list go in a document pocket on the outside. We photograph the packed crate before it leaves so there is no argument later about what was loaded.
Can you ship DDP to Europe or the US?
Yes, DDP by sea for pallets and by air for urgent single bases. We quote the door price including duty where we can, so the invoice you approve is the amount you pay at delivery.
Contact

Tell us the plate list — we will quote within one working day

Standard work is fast when the information is complete. The list on the left is everything our estimator needs; anything missing, we will ask for once rather than guess.

What to send with your enquiry

  • 2D drawings (PDF/DWG) or 3D model (STEP/IGES) of the mold base or plates
  • Plate sizes, thicknesses and the standard you design to (HASCO / DME / LKM or your own)
  • Steel grade and hardness, if already specified
  • Cavity count, injection machine tonnage and mold height limits
  • Special features: slides, lifters, hot-runner cut-outs, cooling layout, two-shot structure
  • Target quantity and required delivery date

Direct lines

Mr. Ma (马总)
Mobile / WeChat: +86 138 2921 4701
Tel: +86 769 82986196
Email: sales@layjun.cn

No. 6 Dong’ao 3rd Road, Hengli Town, Dongguan, Guangdong, China

Working hours: Mon–Sat 08:00–20:00 (GMT+8)

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