The domestic mold industry has made significant progress in recent years, with notable developments in both scale and quality. The growth of foreign-invested enterprises has played a key role, contributing to the rapid expansion of China's mold production capacity and product standards. At the same time, the non-state-owned sector has experienced substantial growth, further boosting production volumes and improving product quality. In regions such as the Pearl River Delta and Yangtze River Delta, where Hong Kong, Taiwanese, and foreign capital are concentrated, the rise of machinery, electronics, and other industries has driven the development of internal mold manufacturing for supporting production.
The mold production scale in this segment is estimated to be between 300 to 500 billion yuan, while the total mold industry in China exceeded 60 billion yuan in 2005. According to expert Luo Baihui, during the "Eleventh Five-Year Plan" period, the mold industry grew at an annual rate exceeding 15%. The annual output during this period was expected to reach between 100 to 200 billion yuan, with the overall size of the industry reaching approximately 100 billion yuan. If the average annual increase is about 15 billion yuan, the return on fixed asset investment is roughly 1:1, with around 60% of the investment going toward new equipment. On average, about 9 billion yuan is spent annually on purchasing various types of equipment.
This represents a significant portion of the equipment market within the mold industry. Although it accounts for only a small share of the broader machine tool industry, it should not be underestimated. Even if foreign-funded enterprises primarily use imported equipment, the domestic machine tool industry still holds a market worth at least 6 billion yuan annually. If domestic equipment and services are competitive, these enterprises may also consider purchasing cost-effective local alternatives. Therefore, capturing this market could be described as a major opportunity, with a potential value of up to 30 billion yuan during the "Eleventh Five-Year Plan" period.
Mold processing differs from general mechanical processing due to its unique requirements. First, most molds involve complex spatial surfaces that require precise machining, and as mold sizes grow, their weight increases—some reaching tens of tons. Second, molds are typically rectangular or square, with the main processing focused on punches and dies. Third, the demand for precision is increasing, with many molds now requiring accuracy of ±1–2μm, and future trends point to even tighter tolerances. Fourth, shorter production cycles mean that mold processing must be efficient, fast, and capable of continuous operation.
Based on these characteristics, mold processing equipment must meet several basic requirements: high rigidity and load capacity, suitable work surface dimensions, high precision and stability, efficient material removal, and reliable performance for long-term operation. Additionally, multi-axis linkage and advanced CNC systems are essential for handling complex surface geometries.
Beyond these basics, there are many specialized needs. For example, plastic processing machines require high speeds but can be lightweight due to low cutting forces. Prototype research presses prioritize anti-rotational energy over speed. Simple repetitive tasks may benefit from specialized planes. Moreover, compound processing, flexible manufacturing, and online inspection are also becoming increasingly important in mold production.
Currently, domestic equipment in the mold industry faces challenges. While some high-end equipment is still lacking, most domestic technology meets the requirements. However, the machine tool industry has not paid enough attention to this market, and insufficient analysis of specific mold processing needs has hindered development. As a result, products often fail to meet mold-specific demands, such as table size, machine rigidity, and long-term reliability. Additionally, component quality—especially electronic and control systems—is not always up to par. Poor corporate management, assembly quality, and after-sales service further discourage mold companies from choosing domestic equipment.
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