ZHONGYUE MOULD is a professional Chinese injection mold manufacturer supplying Automotive Front Fender Flare Moulds / Front Wheel Arch Flare Moulds (Front Fender Eyebrow Molds) to global Tier-1 auto parts suppliers, OEMs, and the aftermarket off-road segment. Front fender flares differ from rear ones — they often integrate side turn signal lamp cut-outs, front parking sensor pockets, and require precise gap/flush matching with the front bumper and headlamp. Most are molded in black TPO or PP+EPDM-T20 with heavy matte grain (VDI 30–42), or in ABS/PC+ABS primer-ready for body-color painting. Our molds feature optimized cooling for steep-curvature panels, hidden submarine gates on the back face, hydraulic mini-slides for lamp/sensor recesses, and precise snap-fit clip boss formation.
From OE narrow front flares, wide-body front fender flares (SUV/off-road), to front fender eyebrows / arch trims, we provide full DFM review and Moldflow simulation before steel cutting.
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Mold Name |
Automotive Front Fender Flare / Front Wheel Arch Flare (Fender Eyebrow) Injection Mould |
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Cavity & Core Steel |
Pre-hardened 718H (HRC 33–38), 2738HH; P20 for prototype; H13 nitrided for high-wear slides / sensor-pocket lifters; S136 optional for chrome/logo zone |
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Mold Base |
LKM / DME / HASCO / Self-designed (suitable for 650T–1800T press) |
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Cavities |
Single cavity (1×1); 1+1 mirror cavity (L+R simultaneous) available |
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Runner System |
Cold runner (sub/edge gate) or Hot runner — 2–6 drops (YUDO / SYNVENTIVE / Mold-Master optional) |
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Gate Type |
Submarine gate on inner flange / back face; fan gate; hot drop direct gating where applicable |
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Ejection |
Ejector pins + ejector block / stripper plate / early eject; robot take-out interface |
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Cooling |
Baffles Ø8–12mm, bubblers, BeCu inserts near radii & clip bosses, multi-circuit |
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Slides / Lifters |
Angled-pin slides or mini hydraulic cylinders for turn-signal cut-out & sensor pocket; lifters for clip seat undercut |
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Surface Finish |
Cavity VDI 27–42 matte grain / MT texture; core satin; SPI A1/A2 polish for paintable version; logo engraving insert |
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Mold Life |
≥500,000 shots (718H); ≥300,000 shots (P20); ≥800,000+ shots (H13/S136 nitrided) |
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Recommended Molding Material |
TPO (shrinkage ~1.2–1.8%), PP+EPDM-T20 (shrinkage ~1.0–1.5%), ABS/PC+ABS for paintable |
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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 hole pitch / clip seat; ±0.3 mm on contour matching bumper & door |
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Lead Time |
40–60 days after 3D mold design approval |
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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 nextPlastic Fender Flare Mould project brighten!
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Part Type |
Common Material |
Mold Design Focus |
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OE Front Wheel Arch Flare (Narrow / Standard) |
TPO, PP+EPDM-T20 (black matte) |
Turn-signal cut-out slide, sensor pocket lifter, VDI 30–36 grain on A-surface, gap/flush to bumper & door |
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Wide-Body Front Fender Flare (Off-road / Pickup / SUV) |
TPO, PP+EPDM, ABS paintable |
Larger draw depth → stripper plate / ejector block; possible 1+1 mirror cavity; warp control at flare ends |
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Front Fender Eyebrow / Upper Arch Trim |
Black PP, ABS with chrome insert zone |
Tight radius, logo engraving insert, S136 high-polish zone for chrome strip recess |
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Body-Color Paintable Front Flare (Sport / Luxury Trim) |
ABS, PC+ABS (primer-ready) |
SPI A1/A2 high-polish cavity, weld line pushed to hidden flange, Class-A surface |
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Front Flare with Integrated Mudflap Extension / Clip Pockets |
TPO / TPV overlay zone |
Mini hydraulic slides for clip recess & screw-tab undercut; witness line control |
Front-Specific Undercuts — Signal Lamp & Sensor Pockets — Angled-pin slides or mini hydraulic cylinders for side repeater lamp opening & front parking sonar pocket; lifters for internal undercuts on clip seats.
Deep-Draw Curved Panel Ejection & Warp Control — Stripper bar, ejector block arrays, or early-eject with guided return; deep-baffle + BeCu inserts keep ΔT ≤ 3–4℃, minimizing end-warp at the front wheel opening's tighter radius.
Matte Grained Exterior Surface (TPO/PP) — Cavity VDI 30–42 or MT-110xx leather/pebble grain (Mold-Tech, YS) directly etched; core side satin; logo/part number via changeable insert.
Shrinkage Compensation for Polyolefins — TPO shrinkage ~1.2–1.8%; PP+EPDM-T20 ~1.0–1.5%(MD)/1.2–1.8%(TD); Moldflow-verified cavity sizing.
Hidden Gate on Non-Visible Back Face — Submarine (latent) gate or edge/fan gate on inner flange/back; open or sequential valve gate hot runner optional for high-volume OE lines.
1+1 Mirror Cavity Option (L+R Front Flares) — Balanced runner/hot-drop design with equal fill time; doubles output for symmetrical front flares.
Project Kick-off & DFM Review — Analyze draft (≥1.5° on TPO/PP), wall thickness (2.0–3.0mm typical), turn-signal/sensor pocket demolding, gap/flush datum to bumper & headlamp; suggest improvements.
Mold Flow Simulation (Moldflow) — Fill pattern, weld line position (pushed to hidden flange/back), clamp force, cooling uniformity & predicted warp for curved front panel.
3D Mold Design Approval — Full assembly with cooling layout, runner balancing (for 1+1), slide/lifter detail for lamp pocket & clip recess, texture zone definition.
Precision Machining — High-speed CNC rough/finish, deep-hole drilling for cooling, EDM for fine cut-outs & texture engraving.
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, heat treatment & steel certs.
Automotive Exterior Mold Experience — Bumper, fender, grille, door panel & fender flare molds built in-house
In-house DFM & Moldflow Report — Identify filling/warp/sink risks & optimize before steel cutting; check front-bumper gap/flush fit
Flexible Runner Solutions — Cold runner or branded hot runner (YUDO/SYNVENTIVE/Mold-Master); 1+1 mirror cavity design experience
Strict QC & Transparent Progress — Weekly machining photos, CMM inspection, T1 sample approval
Export Experience — Molds shipped to Europe, North America, South America, Southeast Asia
1-Year Mold Warranty + Spare Parts Supply
Q: What's the difference between Front and Rear Fender Flare molds?
A: Front flares often have side turn-signal lamp cut-outs and parking sensor pockets requiring additional slides/lifters, and must match gap/flush with the front bumper & headlamp — tighter contour tolerance on the leading edge. Rear flares usually have simpler contours relative to rear bumper/quarter panel.
Q: Can you make Left & Right Front Fender Flare molds — or a 1+1 mirror cavity?
A: Yes. We design single-cavity LH/RH molds and 1+1 mirror cavity molds to double output per shot for symmetrical front flares.
Q: What surface texture/grain do you support?
A: VDI 27–42 matte pebble/leather grain (commonly VDI 36 for TPO flares), Mold-Tech / YS patterns, or SPI A1/A2 high polish for paintable ABS versions. Logo via changeable insert.
Q: What do you need for a quotation?
A: 3D part model (STP/IGS/X_T), target material (TPO / PP+EPDM-T20 / ABS), annual volume / cavitation preference (1×1 or 1+1), your injection machine platen data, surface texture & mating-part gap spec if any.
Send your front fender flare 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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