模具制造应该作为一个完整的系统来考虑。它包括1)制造净形状的零件设计;2)目测、试验和评估样品的生产;3)为优化模具设计进行的工艺试验;4)CNC加工(如果需要);5)EDM电极制造(如果需要);6)EDM加工(如果需要);7)抛光与手工研磨;8)电极、模具与成型净形状零件的尺寸控制。简而言之,信息流和工序可叙述为工艺计划、零件与工艺设计、NC刀具轨迹的生成、加工、抛光或手工研磨及试模。 Mold manufacturing should be considered as a complete system. It includes 1) the design of parts that make a net shape; 2) the visualization, testing and evaluation of sample production; 3) process testing to optimize mold design; 4) CNC machining, if required; 5) EDM electrode fabrication ); 6) EDM processing (if required); 7) polishing and manual grinding; 8) electrode, mold and forming the shape of the shape of parts of the size control. In short, flow of information and processes can be described as process planning, part and process design, generation of NC toolpaths, machining, polishing or manual grinding and tryout.