{"id":35799,"date":"2026-02-23T21:12:10","date_gmt":"2026-02-23T13:12:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/firstmold.com\/?p=35799"},"modified":"2026-04-13T13:54:01","modified_gmt":"2026-04-13T05:54:01","slug":"two-plate-mold-vs-three-plate-mold","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/firstmold.com\/nl\/guides\/two-plate-mold-vs-three-plate-mold\/","title":{"rendered":"Een uitgebreide gids over de verschillen tussen mallen met twee platen en mallen met drie platen"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p id=\"h-\">The fundamental distinction between two-plate and three-plate molds lies in how the mold separates during opening and how the runner system is managed relative to the molded part. The following illustrations are well used to explain these structural differences that provide the context in which each type of mold functions during the injection molding cycle.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" src=\"https:\/\/firstmold.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/2-plate-mold-vs-3-plate-mold.webp\" alt=\"2 plate mold vs 3 plate mold\" class=\"wp-image-35805\" srcset=\"https:\/\/firstmold.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/2-plate-mold-vs-3-plate-mold.webp 1200w, https:\/\/firstmold.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/2-plate-mold-vs-3-plate-mold-300x169.webp 300w, https:\/\/firstmold.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/2-plate-mold-vs-3-plate-mold-1024x576.webp 1024w, https:\/\/firstmold.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/2-plate-mold-vs-3-plate-mold-768x432.webp 768w, https:\/\/firstmold.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/2-plate-mold-vs-3-plate-mold-18x10.webp 18w, https:\/\/firstmold.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/2-plate-mold-vs-3-plate-mold-600x338.webp 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-structural-architecture\">Structural Architecture<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-two-plate-mold-architecture\">Two-Plate Mold Architecture<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/firstmold.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Two-Plate-Mold-Structure.webp\" alt=\"Two Plate Mold Structure\" class=\"wp-image-35804\" srcset=\"https:\/\/firstmold.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Two-Plate-Mold-Structure.webp 1200w, https:\/\/firstmold.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Two-Plate-Mold-Structure-300x200.webp 300w, https:\/\/firstmold.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Two-Plate-Mold-Structure-1024x683.webp 1024w, https:\/\/firstmold.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Two-Plate-Mold-Structure-768x512.webp 768w, https:\/\/firstmold.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Two-Plate-Mold-Structure-18x12.webp 18w, https:\/\/firstmold.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Two-Plate-Mold-Structure-600x400.webp 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>In a two-plate mold, one parting line is placed between a fixed and a moving half. During mold opening, both the molded part and the runner system remain on the same side, allowing the ejector system to push them out simultaneously <a href=\"#ref01\" id=\"_ednref1\"><sup>[1]<\/sup><\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The mechanical efficiency of the two plates mold is efficient from the engineering perspective. The use of short strokes of the mold opening, optimization of clamp force use, and simplicity of the kinematics are also characteristics of the molding process.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-three-plate-mold-architecture\">Three-Plate Mold Architecture<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/firstmold.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Three-Plate-Mold-Structure.webp\" alt=\"Three Plate Mold Structure\" class=\"wp-image-35803\" srcset=\"https:\/\/firstmold.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Three-Plate-Mold-Structure.webp 1200w, https:\/\/firstmold.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Three-Plate-Mold-Structure-300x200.webp 300w, https:\/\/firstmold.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Three-Plate-Mold-Structure-1024x683.webp 1024w, https:\/\/firstmold.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Three-Plate-Mold-Structure-768x512.webp 768w, https:\/\/firstmold.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Three-Plate-Mold-Structure-18x12.webp 18w, https:\/\/firstmold.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Three-Plate-Mold-Structure-600x400.webp 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>A three-plate mold is added with another plate so as to create two parting planes. The sequence of the mold opening is sequential in the case of mold opening:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul start=\"1\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The first opening links the cavity plate and the system of runners.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The second opening qualifies the part shaped out to eject itself.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>In this architecture, the separation of the runners is a process that is carried out automatically without extra equipment. The additional plate, however, increases the height of the mould, the initial stroke of the mould, and the complexity of the mechanism.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"756\" height=\"397\" src=\"https:\/\/firstmold.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Mold-opening-sequence-of-three\u2011plate-mold.webp\" alt=\"Mold opening sequence of three\u2011plate mold\" class=\"wp-image-35802\" srcset=\"https:\/\/firstmold.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Mold-opening-sequence-of-three\u2011plate-mold.webp 756w, https:\/\/firstmold.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Mold-opening-sequence-of-three\u2011plate-mold-300x158.webp 300w, https:\/\/firstmold.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Mold-opening-sequence-of-three\u2011plate-mold-18x9.webp 18w, https:\/\/firstmold.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Mold-opening-sequence-of-three\u2011plate-mold-600x315.webp 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 756px) 100vw, 756px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-gate-design-and-gating-flexibility\">Gate Design and Gating Flexibility<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-two-plate-mold-gating\">Two-Plate Mold Gating<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Two plate mold gates are only positioned along the primary parting line or ancillary features, such as:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Edge gates<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Submarine (tunnel) gates<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Fan gates<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Cosmetic post-processing or automated de-gating may be required because the part at ejection is not removable by virtue of being an integral component. The gate vestige is one of the design considerations, especially in appearance-critical parts <a href=\"#ref02\" id=\"_ednref2\"><sup>[2]<\/sup><\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-three-plate-mold-gating\">Three-Plate Mold Gating<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Three plate molds offer the option of locating or positioning pinpoint or direct sprue gates in any real location, anywhere on the part surface. This is especially useful in:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Similar sections at the center gate.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Multi-cavity balanced flow molds.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Complex shapes that have minor access to gates.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Automatic 2-way runners separation ensures fewer contaminated gate vestiges and the minimization of secondary operations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-runner-behavior-and-product-separation-behavior\">Runner Behavior And Product Separation Behavior<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><th>Feature<\/th><th>Two-Plate Mold<\/th><th>Three-Plate Mold<\/th><\/tr><tr><td>Runner Separation<\/td><td>Manual or Automated downstream<\/td><td>Automatic during mold opening<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Scrap Handling<\/td><td>Requires De-runner<\/td><td>Self-separating<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Mold-opening Sequence<\/td><td>Single Stage<\/td><td>Multi-Stage<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Risk of part damage<\/td><td>Higher if the runner entangles<\/td><td>Lower due to isolation<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-cost-structure-and-economic-trade-offs\">Cost Structure and Economic Trade-Offs<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-tooling-cost\">Tooling Cost<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Two plate molds require fewer plates, less machining, and fewer components of precision alignment.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Three-plate molds involve more machining accuracy, guide components, and time spent assembling the molds.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-operational-cost\">Operational Cost<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Two-plate molds involve an additional expense of downstream handling, except in the case of automated molds.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Three plate molding will enable the reduction of the cost of labor, yet this may increase their maintenance rate since there are more moving interfaces.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-lifecycle-economics\">Lifecycle Economics<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Two-plate molds are almost always less expensive for low quantities of production. Three plate molds may be employed at high volumes in order to offset their higher initial cost by eliminating hand de-gating and promoting uniformity of the cycle.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-application-scenarios-and-industrial-use-cases\">Application Scenarios and Industrial Use Cases<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-two-plate-mold-applications\">Two-Plate Mold Applications<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Simple housings and covers<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Elements with tolerant cosmetic requirements.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Very small to average quantities of manufacturing.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Hot runner integration<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-three-plate-mold-applications\">Three-Plate Mold Applications<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Balanced-gating multi-cavity tools.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Elements that were intensely surface-oriented.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Large-scale production that must be automated.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Sensitive Cold-Runner Systems are Sensitive to the runner scrap management.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-relationship-to-hot-runner-molds\">Relationship to Hot Runner Molds<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>With <a href=\"https:\/\/firstmold.com\/tips\/hot-runner-vs-cold-runner\/\" type=\"post\" id=\"35315\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>hot runner molds<\/strong><\/a>, the comparison is radically altered. Hot runner systems eliminate the cold runners entirely and in the process:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Get rid of the material waste.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Shorten cycle time<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Increase consistency of melt temperature.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>In practice:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Most hot runner molds are two-plate, since they do not require runners to be separated.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Three plate molds are known as hot runner molds and are very rare and only used in special multi-gate or sequential gating.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Hot runners are then inclined to transfer the decision-making off three-plate molds, except that the gating geometry is a determinant.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-mold-selection-decision-tree-and-engineering-evaluation-logic\">Mold Selection Decision Tree and Engineering Evaluation Logic<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The decision between two-plate, three-plate, or hot-runner is grounded on a systematic study taking into account the purpose of the design of the part in manufacturing, manufacturing efficiency, automation, and long-run costs. The decision process, rather than the type of mold being determined, should be defined in a rational progression of the engineering decisions, with each decision excluding the potential mold architectures. The following subsections explain this logic of decision.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-step-1-product-appearance-requirements\">Step 1: Product Appearance Requirements<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The factor that is most significant and determines the final decision in the choice of a mold is often the look of the product, as the former directly constrains the location of the gate, the size of the vestige of the gate, or the finishing requirements after molding. Parts with a strongly visible portion of the surface, such as the cover of consumer electronics, the interior decoration of automobiles, or panel appearance, may often have rigorous demands on gate marking and planarity. The latter situations render the application of mold architectures where the position of gates is accurate, and runner separation is precisely controlled. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Three plate molds admit pinpoint or centrally positioned gates that can be located off of important cosmetic areas. In cases where, however, cosmetic demands are not very significant, or where the location of the gate can be hidden on an invisible surface, two-plate molds may still be used, and are cost-effective and efficient in combination with suitably differentiated tunnel or edge gates <a href=\"#ref03\" id=\"_ednref3\"><sup>[3]<\/sup><\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-step-2-product-structure-and-gate-accessibility\">Step 2: Product Structure and Gate Accessibility<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>As soon as the appearance requirements are met, the internal structure of the product and its gate accessibility should be considered. More than a single gate can be necessary to fill up complex geometries with different wall-thicknesses, different flow lengths, or different functional features <sup><a href=\"#ref04\" id=\"_ednref4\">[4]<\/a><\/sup>. This feature is handy in multi-cavity molds where the balance of the flow is necessary for dimensional consistency. Conversely, products having simple geometry and having a predictable flow direction may frequently be gated at a single location, and hence a two-plate mold may suffice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-step-3-production-volume-and-cost-analysis\">Step 3: Production Volume and Cost Analysis<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The volume of production is vital in determining the ability of higher tooling investment to be offset by operational savings. In low-volume production programs, the ease and reduced initial outlay of two-plate cold runner molds usually overshadow the advantages of automatic runner separation or high flexibility of gating. As quantities of production rise, however, the cost of runner material, the amount of labor needed to de-gate, and the inefficiencies of the cycles become more and more critical. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Two-plate molds with hot runners can be an ideal trade-off at medium production volumes, where material is not thrown away, and the overall required structure of the mold remains relatively simple. With large programs (greater than hundreds of thousands of parts per year), three plate molds or the fully optimized hot runner may provide the long-term cost benefits of less manual intervention, better uniformity of cycle time, and permitting higher automation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-step-4-automation-and-labor-strategy\">Step 4: Automation and Labor Strategy<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The choice of automation strategy presents a vital decision criterion that directly determines the choice of mold architecture. Manufacturing processes that are more dependent upon manual labor can afford the runner attachment characteristic to two-plate molds, especially when labor is inexpensive, or volumes are small. Plants that strive to achieve greater automation, such as robotic part handling and inline inspection, usually have an advantage in mold design that simplifies operations at the downstream stage. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Three-plate molds naturally fit well with automated production by isolating the runners at the time of opening the mold, minimizing the use of secondary handling <sup><a href=\"#ref05\" id=\"_ednref5\">[5]<\/a><\/sup>. Two-plate molds may be favorably implemented into automated cells using robotic extraction, automated de-gating, and conveyor-based material handling. With the introduction of hot runner systems, two-plate molds are often the choice because the removal of runners makes automation easier, and the system also minimizes cycle time with no corresponding increase in the complexity of the mold.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-step-5-long-term-manufacturing-strategy\">Step 5: Long-Term Manufacturing Strategy<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The last stage of the evaluation logic is the long-term manufacturing strategy of the product. Mold architectures are easier and less expensive to adapt to programs with a high expectation of design variation, engineering redesigns, or uncertain demand characteristics. Two-plate molds are usually more flexible in this aspect, because modification of the location of gates, or the geometry or shape of runners, or even the design of the cavity itself, can be easily effected with limited or no rework.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Hot runner systems and three-plate molds will need larger modification efforts, especially when changing the layout of the manifold or the placement of gates. With more stable design products with a long life cycle of production, the increased initial cost of a three-plate or hot runner mold may be compensated by the average efficiency in production and low operation costs in the long term. By aligning the choice of molds to both the anticipated product life and stability, it is possible to ensure that the choices of tooling to make will be able to support the short-term production requirements as well as the long-term goals of the business.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-pathways-to-improve-automation-of-two-plate-molds\">Pathways to Improve Automation of Two-Plate Molds<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Two-plate molds are automated with new manufacturing technology despite the attachment of runners inherent in these types of molds. Even though the two-plate molds naturally spurt out the formed part along with the run system, the contemporary automation technologies enable such molds to reach considerable amounts of productivity, uniformity, and labor economy. Two-plate molds can be turned into highly automated manufacturing tools that will be ready to serve the challenging industrial environment through the strategic introduction of robotics, automated de-gating, quality control, and hot runners.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-1-robotic-part-and-runner-separation-nbsp-nbsp-nbsp-nbsp-nbsp-nbsp\">1. Robotic Part and Runner Separation &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>In molds that do not provide natural runner isolation, robotic part and runner separation is commonly employed in order to counter this deficiency. A typical production cell has a six-axis robot that removes the molded part and runner assembly upon opening of the mold to achieve uniform extraction irrespective of part shape or the orientation of the mold. The robot repositions the assembly in a special separation station, where the runner is mechanically snapped or cut away, and then the finished part is moved downstream.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-2-automated-de-gating-systems\">2. Automated De-Gating Systems<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The efficiency of two plate molds increases by automating de-gating systems, which standardizes runner removal and reduces human touch. These systems incorporate cutting or snipping processes that are controlled by the position of the gate and are also secured so that the vestige of the gate is of a similar size in each production lot. Incorporated with robotic handling, automated de-gating is an extension of the molding cycle itself and not a downstream process.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-3-in-mold-and-post-mold-quality-automation\">3. In-Mold and Post-Mold Quality Automation<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Quality automation enables a two-plate mold to run with as much process control as has been traditionally linked to more complex tooling. The sensors come in in-mold form and transmit data in real-time on the pressure and temperature in the cavity, allowing the user to notice process drift due to material change or equipment wear. Further inspection systems are installed to ensure instant detection of gating, filling, and ejection defects.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-4-two-plate-mold-hot-runner-robot-a-common-industrial-solution\">4. Two-Plate Mold + Hot Runner + Robot: A Common Industrial Solution<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Two-plate moldings combined with hot runner and robotic control are among the most effective and most popular formations in contemporary injection molding. Hot runners eliminate the necessity of de-gating, material use, and the two-plate structure controls tooling complexity. Automatic removal of parts is provided by robotic handling, and it can be integrated with subsequent automation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-final-perspective\">Final Perspective<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The choice between two-plate and three-plate molds is not a question of excellence, but a question of engineering in regard to product requirements, production plan, and economic requirements. Two-plate molds are easy, flexible, and can be used with the hot runner systems, and three-plate molds are flexible in gating with the added advantage of automation of cold-runner systems. With modern automation technologies, the performance gap between the two continues to narrow, making informed, data-driven mold selection more important than ever.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-references\">References<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p id=\"ref01\">[1] Aco Mold. (2022, July 22). Two Plate Mold and Three Plate Mold. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.acomold.com\/2-plate-mold-and-3-plate-mold.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\"><strong>https:\/\/www.acomold.com\/2-plate-mold-and-3-plate-mold.html<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p id=\"ref02\">[2] Ye, R. (2026). <em>6 Types Of Injection Molding Gate &amp; When To Use Them<\/em>. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.3erp.com\/blog\/6-types-of-injection-molding-gate-when-to-use-them\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\"><strong>https:\/\/www.3erp.com\/blog\/6-types-of-injection-molding-gate-when-to-use-them\/<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p id=\"ref03\">[3] Ace (2023, November 7). <em>Two Plate Mould Design: Tips for Optimal Product Quality<\/em>. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ace-mold.com\/two-plate-mould\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\"><strong>https:\/\/www.ace-mold.com\/two-plate-mould\/<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p id=\"ref04\">[4] Best Future (2025, August 1). <em>Advantages of Three-Plate Injection Molds in the Production of Complex Parts.<\/em> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.plasticmoldfactory.com\/news\/advantages-of-three-plate-injection-molds-in-the-production-of-complex-parts\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\"><strong>https:\/\/www.plasticmoldfactory.com\/news\/advantages-of-three-plate-injection-molds-in-the-production-of-complex-parts<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p id=\"ref05\">[5] Asia Tools. 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