| general |
| Q: Which method is most suitable
for my part, injection molding or vacuum forming ? |
| A: This depends
on your part. As a guide - use vacuum
forming if parts thickness is uniform, A4 paper size or
more & the annual quantities needed are low (10-5000) OR use injection molding if
parts wall thickness differs, is less than A4 paper size &
annual quantities needed are medium-high (1000-100,000+) |
| Q: My part/s have been drawn on CAD, would
the CAD files be of use to you ? |
| A: Yes! We
can use them to carry out a quote, create
tool drawing/s & even make mold tools saving you both
time and money - DXF, DWG, IGES, Pro-Engineer & SolidWorks
are all usable. |
| Q: Is it possible to have e.g. product identifiction, text instructions or logos on my parts ? |
| A: This is
possible for both vacuum forming & injection molding and
can be achieved in a number of ways. Text or logos can be engraved
on mold tools so as to be either recessed or stood up on the
injection molding or vacuum forming, or it can be hot
foil or pad printed on the parts after molding or forming. |
| Q: I need the moldings to have a particular
finish, is this possible ? |
| A: This depends
where you need the finish, but if OK, matt, gloss, or various
textured finishes are available. |
| Q: If I place an order, can I then call
off the moldings in several deliveries
at a later date ? |
| A: We'll make
your annual moldings requirement¹ stock them then deliver as required upto 12 months from your
order date, thus reducing downtimes, setup+stock holding costs (¹=Not always available-large
moldings) |
| Q: I need a quote for plastic parts
quickly, what information do you need ? |
| A: Complete
an Enquiry Form & we'll send you
a Brochure Pack & Express Quote Request
Form listing all the information we need OR e-mail a digital camera image with sizes, qty's etc OR simply contact us. |
| design |
| Q: I've got an idea for
injection molding or vacuum forming but no CAD data - How do I get to the next stage ? |
| A: We can turn your idea into 3d designs & on your approval, make finalised designs
& models, all at set prices |
| Q: Before making mold tools can you produce test part/s for me to try in my assembly ? |
| A: Yes ! We
can create or use your CAD models to make stereolithographic
model/s for you. If needed, these can be used to make 10-20
vacuum cast models in a resin close to the final molding material. |
| Q: I need the finished moldings to have metal inserts in, is this possible ? |
| A: Yes, inserts
can be put in the finished moldings during or after the molding
process. We can also encapsulate parts and even produce moldings
inside metal parts ( view examples ). |
| mold tools • moldings • vacuum forming |
| Q: Which type do you recommend, steel mold tools or alloy mold tools ? |
| A: As a guide - If you need millions of very complex moldings, have
few cost restraints, or need a tool with mechanisms which constantly
rub against each other to make the moldings, steel mold tools are
best. If you need 100 - 500,000 simple to complex moldings on a budget
& quickly, alloy mold tools are
best. Please note that we can also make tools from a combination of
alloy & steel. |
| Q: I've got existing mold tools - Can you fit them in your machines & make parts for me
now ? |
| A: Yes, and
we can even adapt your existing Manumold mold tools to run automatically
in our machines |
| Q: Do you make mold tools for other
companies to mold from ? |
| A: Yes, as
long as the part/s are within our molding
capacity & thus we're able to prove mold tools although
we do prefer to make the moldings as well. We do also modify
and repair existing mold tools. |
| Q: My parts need protection from static & transit damage. Can you help ? |
| A: We can make you antistatic standard & custom trays by vacuum forming
or conductive plastic moldings |
| Q: Can you produce
moldings in different colours
& materials ? |
A: Yes, moldings
can be made in clear materials, a range of standard colours
or a specific colour to match a mating part ( view
examples ), but they would cost more than the same parts
in their base material colour.
Different materials are also possible & we've experience
of :- ABS,
CAB & CAP, EVA, HDPE & LDPE, PA6 6.6 10 11 & 12,
PBT & PET, PC & PC/ABS, PES, POM, PMMA, PP, PPO
& PPS, PS, PVC, PVDF, SAN, TPE & TPR. |
