High-Precision Rubber Mold Designer (Compression & Transfer Tooling)

Design complete 3-plate mold assemblies, including the optimization of floating plates, core pins, plate alignment guides, and mechanical stripping features. Optimize tool designs specifically for molding operations efficiency—ensuring ergonomics for press operators, smooth mold splitting, and efficient part removal to minimize cycle times. Implement advanced flash control strategies, specifically tear-trim (knife-edge) geometries and overflow grooves, tailored to 3-plate splits to keep critical functional surfaces entirely flash-free. Incorporate operational parameters into the tool design, such as vacuum shroud sealing interfaces, micro-venting locations, and allowance for proper press bump/degassing cycles. Calculate precise mold cavity dimensions factoring in compound-specific thermal contraction and shrinkage rates for high-performance elastomers. Deliver manufacturing-ready 3D CAD models and detailed 2D tooling drawings for the CNC tool shop.