In-House Precision Mold Making: Vacuum-Forming Male-Mold - Our Core, Most-Recommended Process
Precision starts with the mold. Kangyu's signature production process is vacuum forming with male-mold tooling - the technique behind our industry-leading fit precision, edge sharpness, and surface detail replication. This male-mold tooling is developed fully in-house, built from 3D-scanned data of the original vehicle to ensure an exact factory-level fit - no aftermarket guesswork, no gap or misalignment.
Note on process: This male-mold vacuum-forming tooling is used for TPE sheet forming, not traditional steel injection molds. This process gives us a distinct advantage in surface finish, edge precision, and texture customization that standard injection tooling cannot replicate.
How It Works
3D Scanning - We scan the original vehicle floor pan to capture exact contours and dimensions.
Aluminum Male-Mold Machining - The scanned data is processed into a custom aluminum alloy male mold.
Sheet Vacuum Forming - Pre-dried, heat-softened TPE sheets are vacuum-formed against the male mold, with material contacting the mold directly on the front (A-side), then trimmed to final shape.
Why Male-Mold Is Our Core Process
Direct front-side (A-side) contact fully replicates fine design details, producing sharper, more defined edges and richer surface texture
Superior surface detail that stays true to the original design intent - the technique behind Kangyu's signature fit precision
Applied as our default, most-recommended process across the vast majority of vehicle models we cover
Complementary Capability: Female-Mold Vacuum Forming
For select models and specific customization needs, we also offer female-mold vacuum forming as a complementary process. Here, the material contacts the mold on the reverse side, protecting the visible surface from tooling marks - a useful option for particular project requirements and higher mold stability where relevant.
What This Means for Your Order
Whether you need a mold for an existing vehicle platform or a brand-new model, our team manages the full tooling development cycle without relying on external mold shops.
Faster tooling turnaround since mold design, machining, and trial-fitting all happen in-house
Broad vehicle-model coverage, with the flexibility to develop new male-mold tooling for models not yet in our library
Custom texture and pattern options achievable through our core vacuum-forming process