Mold Preparation

Mold surfaces to be texture should have a 240-320 emery finish for most texture finishes.   Also, the entire oxide scale layer from Electrical Discharge Machining (EDM) must be removed from the surface that is to be textured.   It is also necessary to strip plated molds before texturing.

Draft Angles

Draft angles of the mold are very important when considering texturing.   Industry standard is 1 ½ degrees of draft needed for every .001” pattern depth.   Each pattern has a specified depth and minimum amount of draft required.   Depending on the application, these pattern depths can be altered to accommodate areas that have less then the amount of draft needed.   Please contact us for draft requirements with areas in question.

Pattern Requirement and Texturing

North American Texturing is capable of duplicating a wide variety of texture patterns.   You may select from an industry standard, or we can create a new pattern that you desire.   We can also match textures from other texture shops.

Engraving

North American Texturing has the capability to engrave your logo on your mold.   We also can incorporate texture with your logo for that custom appearance you are looking for.

Glass Bead Blasting

Different media grits help aid in changing or maintaining the finish gloss that is required on your mold.   If a specific gloss value is required, please provide us with the plastic material specification being used or a last shot sample part.

Damaged Texture

North American Texturing has the capabilities to repair your molds texture onsite at your facility if needed.   Please contact us before starting the repair process so we can recommend the best steps to help minimize the cost and down time of your mold.