Mold Type
Slider and Lifter Molds
Molds using side actions or lifters to release undercuts, ports, hooks and hidden features.
Slider and Lifter Molds tooling notes
Molds using side actions or lifters to release undercuts, ports, hooks and hidden features.
Clarify whether this mold type fits the project stageDefine mold life, sample approval and maintenance expectationsReview DFM risks that can force sliders, lifters or runner changesCompare cost assumptions before choosing a supplier
Decision notes
| Best used when | Main risk to clarify |
|---|---|
| Molds using side actions or lifters to release undercuts, ports, hooks and hidden features. | Undercut direction, stroke, wear and maintenance affect mold cost. |
Buyer tradeoffs
| Tradeoff | Buyer impact |
|---|---|
| Geometry freedom | Side actions release undercuts that straight-pull molds cannot. |
| Cost | Each action adds machining, fitting, wear and maintenance risk. |
| Design review | Stroke, angle and shutoff must be checked before steel. |
Acceptance signals
Side action movement is smooth and repeatable.Undercut surfaces release without drag damage.Wear surfaces and maintenance access are clear.
RFQ details to prepare
3D CAD and 2D drawingPart material and surface finishExpected first order and annual volumeTarget mold lifeT1 approval and inspection requirementWhether the mold stays in China or will be exported