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food container mold is a specialized tool used to create plastic or metal containers for food storage and packaging. The mold is typically made of steel or aluminum and is designed to shape molten plastic or metal into the desired shape of the container. The mold is generally composed of several sections, called "cavities," that are brought together under high pressure to shape and cool the plastic or metal.
Food container molds are used to create a variety of container shapes and sizes, such as round, square, or rectangular containers with lids, and they can be customized to create unique designs or add features such as textured surfaces or grips.
The food container mold is usually made by CNC machine by mold manufacturing companies. The process of creating a food container mold starts with a 3D model or CAD drawing of the desired container design, which is then used to create the mold using specialized software. Once the mold is complete, it is placed into a molding machine and heated to a high temperature. The plastic or metal is then injected into the mold, where it is shaped to the desired form and cooled. After that, the containers are removed from the mold and packaged for shipping.
Overall, food container molds are an essential tool in the manufacturing of food storage containers, and they allow manufacturers to produce containers that are safe, hygienic, and designed to meet specific storage needs of different types of food products.