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A mold designer without much experience earns around 5–7 million VND per month, and the work is not very demanding. But if you also know CNC programming and machine operation, some shop owners will gladly pay 10 million VND per month. Of course you will have more work and need more knowledge. Reaching this level takes just 1–2 years of hard work, usually by the time you have worked for about 3 years. That is only an estimate, though. Some people are truly dedicated, serious and passionate about mold design, especially those who plan to open or already run their own shop (they work 10–16 hours a day, much more than most).
A professional mold design engineer is offered 12–20 million VND per month. That is a decent figure, but getting there takes at least 5 years of experience. Five years is not that long. If you start working at 22, you will only be 27. Why not stay patient with the career you chose?
In short, a professional mold design engineer must be able to:
Calculate and design plastic injection molds, issue drawings to machinists, and supervise machining to make sure it follows the drawing requirements and standards:
– Take part in monitoring mold trials;
– Work with others to review and choose the best mold design option;
– Receive trial results to help evaluate the mold;
– Gather and analyze technical requirements, and choose a suitable mold structure based on the part, output, cost and production conditions, to produce a mold design that meets technical and production requirements;
Create machining process plans for molds and mechanical parts on CNC machines, machine tools, etc.
Make sure mold design and adjustment times meet the schedule:
– Keep the average number of mold trials as low as possible;
– Keep the number of molds needing structural changes low (extra parts, or fixes for molds that run unstably);
– Molds must hit the required dimensions on the first trial (except household goods molds);
– Control design changes during machining;
– Reduce losses caused by mold design as much as possible;
– Update mold designs accurately and on time;
– Adjust and repair molds promptly to keep production running;
– Make components and spare parts for machines and equipment as production requires.
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Frequently asked questions
Which software should a beginner in mold design start with?
Start with a popular CAD program to master 3D modeling, then learn the mold design module of the software your target employer uses, such as NX, Creo or SolidWorks. A solid grasp of mold splitting logic matters more than knowing many programs at once.
Does a mold design engineer need to know CNC programming?
It is not required at first, but knowing CNC programming and operation helps a mold designer create molds that are easy to machine, cut down on rework and gain a big edge for promotion. Understanding the limits of the machines makes the design workable from the start.
Why are several mold trials needed, and how can you reduce them?
Mold trials catch defects such as shrinkage, warping, short shots or flash before mass production. You can reduce the number of trials with plastic flow analysis in simulation software and by 3D printing sample parts to check assembly before machining the steel mold.
How does 3D printing help mold design work?
3D printing lets you quickly make sample parts so customers can approve the design and check the fit before investing in a mold. In some cases 3D printing is also used to make soft molds or trial mold inserts for small runs.
Which soft skills matter for a mold design engineer?
Key skills include reading and understanding technical requirements, working with the machining and mold trial teams, and handling schedule pressure. Reading English documents is also important because many standards and software tools only have original documentation in English.
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