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5-Axis Machining Center Now in Operation: Enhanced Precision for Daily-Use Molds

2026-4-4

At NEW STAR MOULD, we never stop investing in better equipment to serve our global customers in the daily-use mold manufacturing field.

We are pleased to announce that our new 5-axis machining center has officially been put into operation at our factory. This significant upgrade allows us to machine complex mold components in a single setup—drastically improving both accuracy and lead time for houseware molds, kitchenware molds, and thin-wall container molds.

What a 5-Axis Machining Center Means for Your Molds

Traditional 3-axis machining often requires multiple clamping operations, which can lead to cumulative positioning errors and visible witness lines on the cavity surface. With our new 5-axis system:

  • Tighter Tolerances: Achieve ±0.005mm precision on complex contours and deep ribs.

  • Faster Delivery: Reduce machining time by up to 30% through simultaneous multi-surface cutting.

  • Better Surface Finish: Minimize manual polishing, especially for high-gloss and transparent products (e.g., salad bowls, storage boxes, clear lids).

Ideal for High-Cavity & Complex Daily-Use Molds

This new capability is especially valuable for:

  • Multi-cavity stack molds for disposable cups and lids.

  • Thin-wall molds requiring uniform filling and rapid cooling.

  • Household product molds with undercuts, sliders, or unscrewing mechanisms.

Our Commitment to You

At NEW STAR MOULD, every investment we make—from mold flow analysis to CMM inspection and now 5-axis machining—is aimed at one goal: delivering injection molds that run reliably at high output, with shorter cycle times and longer lifetimes.

We invite you to send your CAD file or part drawing for a free manufacturability review. Let us show you how precision tooling reduces your per-part cost.