This guide defines customary business practices of the mold-making industry when specifying or purchase a mold. The classification system allows a standard specification method when quoting or placing an order for a mold. This classification system shows the types of steel and mechanisms that should be used based on the approximate lifespan of the mold.

The book includes sample mold build progress reports and a mold data quotation sheet.

Who should own this? Anyone who specifies, builds or is responsible for injection molds.