Unit Inserts vs Free Stand Molds
Unit Insert Molds:
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Unit insert molds are mold ins
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Family Mold Benefits
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A family mold is a mold which combines different part numbers
Non-Export Tooling
Non-Export VS Export Tooling
Non-export tooling is tooling built outside of the US that cannot be transferred from the molder/mold maker. Tooling will often be built to non-standard specifications using local steels. It will have a stated tool life. At the end of the tool life a new tool will have to be purchased in order to produce more parts.
Transferring Tooling
There are times when it is necessary to move tooling from one molder to another. Cost considerations, quality and delivery issues can force your hand to move tooling. Changing molding vendors is always fraught with hidden perils but there ways to mitigate your risks. Successful tooling transfers take careful planning to avoid production delays and unexpected costs.
Typical Tool Building Schedule
Tooling schedules all follow a typical sequence wether injection, compression or transfer molding. If the program requires further assembly or secondary operations they can increase the number of steps. These are the typical steps of our tool building programs.
Overseas Outsourcing
As a custom manufacturer and injection molder in the U.S. we understand that not all projects can be cost effectively sourced in the US. For those projects we offer you the choice of sourcing all or part of your project in Asia while relying on our experience for project management and quality control.
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