金型
also: かねがた
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Meanings
1
Only with reading かながた
Specifically a die used in metalworking, stamping, or forging. The reading かながた is standard for this sense.
We press metal parts with this die.
2
General term for a metal mold used in casting, injection molding, or forming. Both readings are possible, but かながた is more common.
Plastic products are made by pouring resin into a mold.