Aluminum CNC Thermoforming Mold Polished Surface High Precision Tolerance 0.02-0.05mm for Cake Box Lids Used Asano Illig

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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Polished Surface Thermoforming Mold

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Polished CNC Thermoforming Mold

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High Precision Thermoforming 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

HXW Mold develops aluminum CNC thermoforming molds with polished forming surfaces for plastic cake box lids. The tooling is customized around the cover dimensions, display contours, cake clearance and mating base profile, with surface finishing requirements defined according to the intended package appearance.

Mold components are CNC-machined and inspected against the approved engineering drawings. Specified 0.02–0.05 mm machining tolerances are reviewed for individual critical features before confirmation. Tooling can be adapted to suitable Asano and Illig thermoforming machines according to the exact model, forming area and installation specifications.

Tooling Scope Forming · Cutting · Stacking
Applications Cake Box Lids · Covers
Sheet Materials PET · PP · PS
Machine Fit Asano · Illig Model Matching

Engineering Focus

Cake lid tooling requires coordinated control of forming surfaces, cavity dimensions and package interfaces. Engineering review considers how surface finishing, sheet behavior and machine settings affect the appearance and fit of the formed cover.

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Polished Surfaces & Cover Appearance

Forming surface finish is specified according to the required lid appearance. Polishing requirements are reviewed alongside cavity contours and forming passages, with trial samples used to assess the finished package surface.

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Critical Dimensions & CNC Inspection

Mating profiles, component positioning features and other critical dimensions are identified in the tooling drawings. Requested machining tolerances are confirmed for the relevant features and checked using the agreed inspection references.

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Lid Depth & Cooling Arrangement

Cover height, corner geometry and wall transitions are evaluated against the sheet grade and thickness. Cooling channels and vacuum paths are developed around the cavity structure, with plug assistance considered where required.

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Asano & Illig Tooling Interfaces

The exact machine model and installation drawings are used to review mounting dimensions, positioning and utility connections. Cutting and stacking interfaces are coordinated with the equipment configuration when included in the project.

Information Required for Customization

Send the cake lid specifications, surface requirements and machine information so we can review the tooling design and prepare a project quotation.

Product
Lid drawing or sample, height, mating base dimensions, surface finish and critical dimension requirements
Sheet Material
PET, PP or PS sheet grade, thickness, clarity and required finished lid properties
Thermoforming Machine
Exact Asano or Illig model, forming area, mold installation drawing and station interface details
Production Requirement
Required cavity quantity, target output, trimming method and lid collection or stacking arrangement
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Frequently Asked Questions

Can you provide polished forming surfaces for clear cake lids?

Yes. The required surface finish can be specified during the design review. Finished lid appearance also depends on the sheet quality and forming conditions, so trial samples are used to evaluate the result before shipment.

Does the 0.02–0.05 mm tolerance apply to the formed plastic lid?

This range is reviewed as a mold component machining requirement for specified features. Finished lid tolerances must be agreed separately, taking account of the sheet material, forming conditions, cooling and trimming process.

Can the mold be fitted to our Asano or Illig machine?

We can evaluate the tooling for your exact machine model. Please provide the forming area and installation drawings so we can confirm mounting, positioning, utility connections and any required cutting or stacking interfaces.

How are the lid surface and base fit checked?

Following mold component and assembly inspections, an in-house forming trial is carried out. Samples are reviewed for surface appearance, cover shape, trimmed edges and engagement with the supplied base. Trial videos and samples can be provided for approval.

What is the lead time for custom polished cake lid 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 cavity geometry, finishing requirements and tooling scope.

Discuss Your Precision Cake Lid Tooling Project

Send us your cake lid and base drawings or samples, surface finish requirements, sheet specifications and exact Asano or Illig machine model. Our engineers will review the critical dimensions, cavity layout and tooling interfaces before preparing a quotation.

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T*rfrom Germany
Jun 3.2026
The engineering support for this PET lid mold project was very helpful. The supplier communicated clearly about cavity layout, forming details, and mold structure, and they provided practical suggestions during the development stage. This made the project easier to move forward and gave us confidence in the final tooling solution.
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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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P*rfrom United States
Mar 24.2026
The machining quality of this cake box mold is very good. The forming areas are clean and the cavity details are well finished. We especially appreciated the attention to the transparent window section, as appearance and consistency are important for bakery packaging. Overall, a well-made custom thermoforming mold.
Product Summary

Product Overview HXW Mold develops aluminum CNC thermoforming molds with polished forming surfaces for plastic cake box lids. The tooling is customized around the cover dimensions, display contours, cake clearance and mating base profile, with surface finishing requirements defined according to the ...

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