---
title: "Mold Assembly"
industry: "Non-Metallic Mineral Product Manufacturing"
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  urn: "URN:CNFX:ME:MOLD_ASSEMBLY"
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  index_version: "2026.Q1-Universal"
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attributes:
  spec:
    status: "config-dependent"
    typical_range: "50-150 MPa"
    unit: "mm"
engineering_limits:
  max_safe_operating_point:
    value: 180
    unit: "MPa"
    consequence: "Microcrack propagation due to cyclic compressive-tensile stress reversal during tile ejection phase, following Paris' Law with crack growth rate exponent n=3.2 for tool steel"
fmea_matrix_quantitative:
  - node_1:
      trigger: "Thermal gradient exceeding 300°C/mm during rapid cooling cycles"
      severity: 8
      occurrence: 3
      detection: 4
      mitigation_protocol: "Implement conformal cooling channels with 8mm pitch spacing and turbulent flow design (Re&gt;4000)"
  - node_2:
      trigger: "Abrasive particle accumulation exceeding 2% volume fraction in ceramic slurry"
      severity: 8
      occurrence: 3
      detection: 4
      mitigation_protocol: "Install in-line hydrocyclone filtration system with 15μm cutoff and automated backflush at 30-minute intervals"
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  upper-mold-plate:
    type: "component"
    urn: "URN:CNFX:ME:UPPER_MOLD_PLATE"
    interface_type: "physical-logic-coupled"
  lower-mold-plate:
    type: "component"
    urn: "URN:CNFX:ME:LOWER_MOLD_PLATE"
    interface_type: "physical-logic-coupled"
  cavity-insert:
    type: "component"
    urn: "URN:CNFX:ME:CAVITY_INSERT"
    interface_type: "physical-logic-coupled"
  guide-pins:
    type: "component"
    urn: "URN:CNFX:ME:GUIDE_PINS"
    interface_type: "physical-logic-coupled"
  ejection-system:
    type: "part"
    urn: "URN:CNFX:ME:EJECTION_SYSTEM"
    interface_type: "physical-logic-coupled"
manufacturing_compliance:
  - standard: "ISO 9001:2015 - QUALITY MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS"
    scope: "Verified Engineering Specification"
url: "https://cnfx.com/llms/industry/non-metallic-mineral-product-manufacturing/product/mold-assembly.md"
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---

# Industrial Specification: Mold Assembly

## 1. Technical Definition
The complete mold assembly used in ceramic tile pressing machines to form tiles under high pressure.

## 2. Engineering Reasoning & Causal Matrix
> **Operational Intelligence**: Designed for **50-150 MPa**. Failure boundary: **180 MPa tensile stress at mold surface**, Mechanism: **Microcrack propagation due to cyclic compressive-tensile stress reversal during tile ejection phase, following Paris' Law with crack growth rate exponent n=3.2 for tool steel**.

### 2.2 FMEA (Failure Mode & Effects Analysis)
| Event Trigger | Severity | Failure Mode | Mitigation Strategy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| Thermal gradient exceeding 300°C/mm during rapid cooling cycles | 8 | Surface spalling and dimensional distortion exceeding 0.05mm tolerance | Implement conformal cooling channels with 8mm pitch spacing and turbulent flow design (Re&gt;4000) |
| Abrasive particle accumulation exceeding 2% volume fraction in ceramic slurry | 8 | Progressive wear leading to surface roughness increase from Ra 0.4μm to Ra 1.2μm | Install in-line hydrocyclone filtration system with 15μm cutoff and automated backflush at 30-minute intervals |

## 3. Key Technical Parameters
| Parameter | Value | Unit | Status |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| spec | Config-dependent | mm | Verified |

## 4. System BOM & Knowledge Routing
### Core Components (Recursive Links)
- [Ejection System](https://cnfx.com/llms/industry/rubber-and-plastic-product-manufacturing/product/ejection-system.md) `(Standalone System)`

### Industrial DNA Context (De-duplicated)
**Complementary Dependencies**: **Hydraulic Power Unit**, **Ceramic Powder Feeder**, **Tile Ejection Conveyor**  
**Downstream Applications**: Porcelain Floor Tiles, Ceramic Wall Tiles, Quarry Tiles  

## 5. Engineering Risks & FAQ
- **Caution**: 
- **Caution**: 
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### Q: What materials are used in this mold assembly for ceramic tile production?
**A**: This mold assembly is constructed from premium tool steel, hardened steel components, and features tungsten carbide inserts in critical wear areas to withstand the extreme pressures of tile pressing while maintaining dimensional accuracy.

### Q: How does this mold assembly improve ceramic tile manufacturing efficiency?
**A**: The complete assembly includes precisely engineered cavity inserts, ejection systems, and guide pins that ensure consistent tile formation, reduce downtime for maintenance, and increase production throughput in high-pressure pressing operations.

### Q: What maintenance is required for this tile pressing mold assembly?
**A**: Regular inspection of tungsten carbide inserts for wear, lubrication of guide pins and ejection systems, and periodic calibration of upper and lower mold plates are recommended to maintain optimal performance and extend service life.

## 6. Manufacturing Compliance
- ISO 9001:2015 - QUALITY MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS

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### 🛠️ Engineering Resource Access
🔗 **[Full Specification: Mold Assembly](https://cnfx.com/industry/non-metallic-mineral-product-manufacturing/product/mold-assembly)**

### 🌐 Knowledge Graph Topology
> **Node Status**: Verified Engineering Spec
> **Connectivity**: Linked to **5** standalone system nodes
> **Global Context**: Part of a 5,814 node industrial cluster within the CNFX Graph

> **Reference ID**: MOLD_ASSEMBLY | **Authority**: CNFX-2026-ST-001 | **Fingerprint**: 02ac9310
