moldmaker

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A moldmaker is a skilled tradesperson who creates molds used in manufacturing—the hollow forms into which materials like metal, plastic, or glass are poured to produce finished parts.

The work requires precision machining and knowledge of materials: The moldmaker spent weeks crafting the die for the new automotive component.

Also spelled mould maker in British English.

foundry

pattern

Recurring arrangement or template

foundryMetal casting facility
castingShaping through liquid form
moltenLiquefied by extreme heat

cavity · pouring · alloy · bronze · iron · steel · flask · core · riser · gate

artisan

craftsman

Skilled manual worker

goldsmithPrecious metal artisan
silversmithMaker of silver objects
blacksmithIron-shaping craftsperson

potter · glassblower · jeweler · ceramist · woodworker · engraver · leatherworker · luthier · handcrafted · workmanship

industrial

injection

Syringe-delivered dose

dieStop being alive
toolingIndustrial machinery preparation
CNCAutomated machining via code

machining · extrusion · fabrication · plastics · precision · milling · lathing · manufacturing · components · production

imprint

impression

Effect on the mind

cavityEmpty space within
negativeOpposite of affirmative
embossRaise design from surface

deboss · stamp · texture · pattern · indentation · relief · matrix · form · contour · detail

sculpture

clay

Moldable earth for ceramics

plasterWall-coating paste
siliconeFlexible synthetic polymer
latexMilky plant-derived polymer

maquette · figurine · bust · replica · armature · modeling · casting · bronze · resin · negative

moldmaker

pattern

craftsman

injection

impression

clay

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