Custom CNC-Machined Aluminum Thermoforming Mold for Disposable Food Containers

Place of Origin:Shenzhen, China
Brand Name:HXW Mold
Certification:ISO 9001
Minimum Order Quantity:1 Set
Price:Negotiable
Payment Terms:60% T/T Deposit,40% Balance Before Shipment
Product Details
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Multi Station Lock Box Mold

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Food Grade Lock Box Mold

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Thermoforming Lock Box Mold

Shaping Mode: Vacuum Forming
Product Material: Aluminium
Product: Vacuum Forming Mould
Material: Aluminum
Process: CNC
Runner: Hot Runner\ Cold Runner
Surface Treatment: Polishing
Tolerance: 0.02mm -0.05mm
Size: Customer Size Accepted
Thickness: As The Customer's Demand
Welcome: 2D/3D Drawings Or Sample
Service: OEM ODM
Delivery Time: 18-38 Days
Surface Treatment: Polishing / Mirror Polishing / Hard Anodizing / PTFE Coating / Sandblasting
Product Description

Product Overview

The Custom CNC-Machined Aluminum Thermoforming Mold for Disposable Food Containers is developed for takeaway boxes, meal trays and other plastic food packaging. HXW Mold customizes the forming cavities according to the container capacity, base dimensions, wall profile and rim design specified in the customer's drawing or sample.

Aluminum mold components are CNC-machined to reproduce the approved product geometry. The tooling layout is matched to the available machine forming area, with forming, cutting and stacking components developed together where required for a compatible multi-station production line.

Tooling Scope Forming · Cutting · Stacking
Applications Takeaway Boxes · Meal Trays
Sheet Materials PP · PET · PS
Machine Fit Matched to Your Equipment

Engineering Focus

Disposable food container tooling must balance forming depth, wall distribution and package handling requirements. Engineering review considers the base, corners, reinforcing features and rim together with cooling, trimming and automatic collection.

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Container Capacity & Wall Geometry

Cavity depth, sidewall angles and base transitions are reviewed against the required container dimensions. Reinforcing ribs and corner radii are evaluated for forming detail and release from the mold.

02
Material Distribution & Cooling Layout

Vacuum passages, cooling channels and plug assistance where needed are developed according to the sheet grade and thickness. Particular attention is given to deeper walls and corners where material thinning may occur.

03
Lid Interfaces & Trim References

Container rims are designed around the specified lid engagement or sealing flange requirements. Forming and cutting references are coordinated to support the intended edge dimensions after trimming.

04
Nesting Clearance & Line Integration

Stacking features and separation clearances are evaluated for empty-container handling. Mold mounting, positioning and air and water connections are customized according to the machine installation specifications.

Information Required for Customization

Provide the food container design, sheet specifications and machine details so our engineers can review the cavity arrangement and prepare a suitable tooling quotation.

Product
2D/3D drawing or sample, capacity, outer dimensions, forming depth and lid or sealing rim details
Sheet Material
PP, PET or PS sheet grade, thickness and required finished container properties
Thermoforming Machine
Machine brand, model, usable forming area, installation drawing and tooling interface details
Production Requirement
Target cavity quantity, required output, cutting method and stacking or collection arrangement
HXW Mold thermoforming mold and food packaging applications
Custom food container thermoforming tooling
Thermoforming mold engineering and manufacturing
Thermoforming mold forming cutting and stacking solution
HXW Mold manufacturing and thermoforming tooling capability
HXW Mold customer projects and thermoforming tooling
HXW Mold thermoforming mold manufacturing team

Frequently Asked Questions

Can you customize the container size and capacity?

Yes. We develop the mold according to your drawing or sample, including the container length, width, depth and wall profile. The cavity layout is evaluated against the available machine forming area and production requirements.

Can the container be designed to match a separate lid?

Yes. Please provide the lid drawing or sample and the required engagement details. We will review the container rim dimensions during design and check the mating fit using formed trial samples.

Can you supply tooling for forming, cutting and stacking?

Yes. For compatible multi-station equipment, we can develop the forming mold, matching cutting tooling and stacking components as one project. The final configuration is based on your machine interfaces and collection system.

How is the food container mold checked before shipment?

The tooling undergoes dimensional and assembly inspections, followed by an in-house forming trial. Trial samples are reviewed for container shape, wall distribution, trimmed edges and nesting, with videos and samples available for approval.

What is the lead time for custom food container tooling?

Typical production takes 35–45 working days after receipt of the deposit and approval of the final mold drawing. The confirmed schedule depends on the container geometry, cavity quantity and tooling scope.

Discuss Your Disposable Food Container Mold

Send us your container drawing or sample together with the sheet material, thickness, machine specifications and production target. Our engineering team will evaluate the forming geometry, rim design and cavity layout before preparing your quotation.

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P*rfrom Australia
Jul 1.2026
A reliable supplier for customized thin-wall container mold projects. Communication was efficient, technical questions were answered quickly, and the whole process was handled in a professional way. From discussing requirements to confirming the mold details, the cooperation experience was smooth and organized.
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P*rfrom United Kingdom
Apr 28.2026
Good engineering support during the development of our bakery packaging mold. The team discussed the product dimensions, forming depth and mold structure with us before production and provided practical suggestions. Communication was efficient and the final tooling solution matched our packaging requirements well.
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A*rfrom Mexico
Mar 25.2026
Good quality thermoforming mold with clean CNC machining and solid construction. The important forming areas were finished well and the overall workmanship met our expectations. For a custom tooling project, the quality and attention to detail were very good.
Product Summary

Product Overview The Custom CNC-Machined Aluminum Thermoforming Mold for Disposable Food Containers is developed for takeaway boxes, meal trays and other plastic food packaging. HXW Mold customizes the forming cavities according to the container capacity, base dimensions, wall profile and rim design ...

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