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ZHONGYUE MOULD is a professional Chinese injection mold manufacturer supplying Automotive Center Console Moulds / Plastic Car Center Console Injection Molds (Interior Trim Molds) to global Tier-1 auto parts suppliers and OEMs. The center console—comprising the upper decorative panel (with switches, USB ports, gear-shift bezel) and the lower storage/bin & armrest structure—is typically molded in ABS, PC+ABS, or PP-T20, with matte leather grain (VDI 27–36) on visible faces and optional piano-black high-gloss zones (S136 mirror-polish cavity) or soft-touch TPE/TPU overmolding. Our molds feature multi-angle lifters for deep storage-bin undercuts, hydraulic or angled slides for air-vent cut-outs & cup-holder recesses, balanced cooling near thick mounting bosses, and refined parting-line control for a flawless interior appearance.
From passenger car center console upper & lower assemblies, SUV wide-console armrest bases, to gear-shift surround / trim bezels, we provide full DFM review and Moldflow simulation before steel cutting.
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Specification / Options |
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Mold Name |
Automotive Center Console (Upper Panel / Lower Bin / Bezel) Plastic Injection Mould |
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Cavity & Core Steel |
Cavity: 718H (HRC 33–38) for grain zone + S136 (HRC 48–52) insert for piano black; Core: 718H / 2738HH; Slides/lifters: H13 nitrided or SKD61 |
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Mold Base |
LKM / DME / HASCO / Self-designed (suitable for 450T–1200T press depending on console size) |
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Cavities |
Single cavity (1×1) standard; family mold (upper+lower) evaluated per project; 1+1 for symmetric rear pods |
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Runner System |
Cold runner (sub/edge gate) standard; Hot runner (YUDO / SYNVENTIVE / Mold-Master) optional for painted / high-appearance parts |
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Gate Type |
Submarine gate on hidden flange / inner boss; fan gate; hot drop direct gating where applicable |
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Ejection |
Ejector pins + lifters + ejector block / stripper bar; robot take-out interface |
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Cooling |
Baffles Ø8–10mm, bubblers, BeCu inserts near bosses & bin corners, multi-circuit |
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Slides / Lifters |
Angled-pin slides or mini hydraulic cylinders for bezel cutouts, cup-holder recess; lifters for storage bin undercut |
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Surface Finish |
Cavity VDI 27–36 matte grain / MT texture; S136 zone SPI A1/A2 mirror polish; logo engraving insert |
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Mold Life |
≥500,000 shots (718H + H13 slides); ≥800,000–1,000,000 shots (full H13/S136 nitrided) |
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Recommended Molding Material |
ABS (shrinkage ~0.4–0.7%), PC+ABS (~0.5–0.7%), PP-T20 (~1.0–1.5%), optional TPE/TPU for overmolding |
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Design Software |
UG NX, CATIA, Pro/E, SolidWorks, Moldflow |
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Tolerance Control |
±0.05 mm general; ±0.1 mm on mounting clip pitch; contour ±0.3 mm to match instrument panel & tunnel |
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Lead Time |
45–65 days after 3D mold design approval (additional complexity for multi-lifter & S136 insert) |
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Mould material |
Hardness |
Mould life |
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P20 |
HRC 28-33 |
>300,000 shots |
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718 |
HRC 33-36 |
>500,000 shots |
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H13 |
HRC >43 |
>800,000 shots |
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2344 |
HRC >48 |
>800,000 shots |
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S136 |
HRC 48-52 |
>1,000,000 shots |
Make your nextAutomotive Center Console Mould project brighten!
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Part Type |
Common Material |
Mold Design Focus |
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Upper Console Decorative Panel (with switch/USB cutouts) |
ABS, PC+ABS (matte grain / piano black zone) |
Thin-wall stiffeners, logo insert, high-gloss S136 insert for piano black; hidden sub-gate; multiple small slides for bezel cutouts |
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Lower Console Storage Bin / Armrest Base |
PP-T20, ABS, PC+ABS |
Deep-draw bin → lifters/ejector block; snap-fit clip bosses; VDI 30–36 grain on visible face |
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Gear Shift Surround / Bezel / Trim Frame |
ABS chrome-plated or piano black |
Mirror-polish S136 cavity; tight parting line control; sometimes 2-shot or overmolding prep |
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Soft-Touch Overmolded Console Top (2K / Overmolding) |
ABS substrate + TPE/TPU soft skin |
Mold designed for sequential injection or rotary platen; registered shut-off for soft material |
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Rear Console / 2nd-Row Center Pod (SUV / MPV) |
PP-T20, ABS matte |
Similar to lower console; sometimes 1+1 L+R for symmetric pod |
Dual Surface Finish in One Mold — Matte grain zone: 718H/2738HH cavity VDI 27–36 (Mold-Tech / YS pattern) directly etched; Piano-black / chrome-plate zone: S136 (HRC 48–52) mirror-polish SPI A1/A2 with changeable insert for logo/part number.
Multi-Lifter & Slide System for Deep Undercuts — Lifters for storage-bin inner undercuts, angled-pin slides or mini hydraulics for cup-holder recess, air-vent pocket & USB cut-out; slide interference checked in 3D assembly.
Shrinkage Compensation for Interior Plastics — ABS shrinkage ~0.4–0.7%; PC+ABS ~0.5–0.7%; PP-T20 ~1.0–1.5%; Moldflow-verified cavity sizing especially on long decorative panels prone to warp.
Hidden Submarine / Edge Gate on Non-Visible Flange — Gate vestige hidden on back/bottom flange; cold runner common for single-cavity interior molds; hot runner (open or valve) available for high-cav or painted parts to reduce weld lines.
Optimized Cooling for Thick Bosses & Long Panels — Baffle + bubbler + BeCu inserts near thick mounting bosses & coin-tray recess; multi-zone temp control to minimize sink on matte surface.
Family Mold Option (Upper + Lower Console / Bezel) — Where cycle times match, we can design family molds (caution: sink risk on thick sections — evaluated case-by-case via Moldflow).
Project Kick-off & DFM Review — Analyze wall thickness (2.0–3.0mm typical), draft angle per grain (≥1.5° for VDI 30+), lifter stroke for bin undercut, gate & ejection feasibility; suggest improvements for sink/weld line avoidance on visible matte face.
Mold Flow Simulation (Moldflow) — Fill pattern, weld line position (pushed to hidden flange/back), clamp force, cooling uniformity & predicted warp for long decorative panel.
3D Mold Design Approval — Full assembly with cooling layout, lifter/slide detail with interference check, texture zone & mirror-polish zone definition, venting strategy.
Precision Machining — High-speed CNC rough/finish, deep-hole drilling for cooling, Sodick/Charmilles EDM for fine cut-outs & texture engraving; S136 insert mirror polish.
T1 Trial & Correction — Run on in-house machine; supply trial video + CMM dimensional report + sample parts for approval.
Final Packaging & Shipment — Fumigation-free case, mold operation manual, spare parts list (extra lifter springs, ejector pins), heat treatment & steel certs.
Automotive Interior & Exterior Mold Experience — Bumper, fender, door panel, dashboard & center console molds built in-house
In-house DFM & Moldflow Report — Identify filling/warp/sink risks & optimize before steel cutting; check gap/flush fit with IP & tunnel
Dual-Finish Capability (Grain + Piano Black) — S136 mirror-polish insert + textured 718H cavity in same mold; 2K/overmolding design support
Strict QC & Transparent Progress — Weekly machining photos, CMM inspection, T1 sample approval before shipment
Export Experience — Molds shipped to Europe, North America, South America, Southeast Asia
1-Year Mold Warranty + Spare Parts Supply (lifters, springs, pins)
Q: Can you mold both the upper decorative panel and lower bin as a family mold?
A: It's possible when cycle times and wall thickness are compatible — we evaluate case-by-case via Moldflow, since thick lower bin sections can cause sink if gated from the same runner. Often they are built as two separate single-cavity molds for better quality control.
Q: Do you support piano-black (high gloss) zones and matte grain in one mold?
A: Yes. We use S136 mirror-polish insert (SPI A1/A2) for high-gloss areas and 718H/2738HH textured cavity (VDI 27–36) for matte zones, with clearly defined parting lines.
Q: What hot runner do you recommend for center console molds?
A: Many interior consoles run cold runner with hidden submarine gate. For painted or very high-appearance parts where weld lines are critical, we can integrate an open or sequential valve gate hot runner (YUDO/SYNVENTIVE/Mold-Master).
Q: What do you need for a quotation?
A: 3D part model (STP/IGS/X_T), target material (ABS / PC+ABS / PP-T20), annual volume / cavitation preference (1×1 or family), your injection machine platen data, surface texture & high-gloss zone spec if any.
Send your center console 3D model (STEP/IGS/X_T) and project requirements. ZHONGYUE MOULD will provide a free DFM report + mold flow summary + formal quotation within 24–48 working hours.
Driven by the philosophy:
Zhongyue Mould is a leading company in the plastic injection air conditioner Cover mould industry. Our highly experienced team of engineers and designers have many decades of combined experience in plastic air conditioner Cover mould design and manufacturing. We provide a comprehensive service, specializing in the production of high-quality and high-precision air conditioner Cover moulds. We have also assisted numerous customers in customizing various types of plastic air conditioner Cover moulding lines.
We can also offer comprehensive assistance in the management of your production process. The procurement department will purchase high-quality raw materials, while the technical department will select the appropriate plastic formula. In accordance with the parameters of the plastic air conditioner Cover mould life requirements and market positioning, we will select the most suitable plastic air conditioner Cover parameters, structure, etc. Our extensive production capacity allows us to deliver plastic air conditioner Covers promptly, at competitive prices and with guaranteed quality.
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