general |
Q: Which method is
most suitable for my part, injection moulding 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 moulding 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 mould 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 moulding
and can be achieved in a number of ways. Text or logos can be
engraved on mould tools so as to be either recessed or stood
up on the injection moulding or vacuum forming, or it can be hot foil or pad printed on the
parts after moulding or forming. |
Q: I need the mouldings
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 mouldings in several deliveries
at a later date ? |
A: We'll make your annual mouldings 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 mouldings) |
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 an idea for
vacuum forming or injection moulding 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 mould
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 moulding material. |
Q: I need the finished
mouldings to have metal inserts in, is this possible
? |
A: Yes, inserts can be put in the finished mouldings during or
after the moulding process. We can also encapsulate parts and
even produce mouldings inside metal parts ( view
examples ). |
mould tools • mouldings • vacuum forming |
Q: Which type do you recommend, steel mould tools or alloy mould tools ? |
A: As a guide - If you need millions of very complex mouldings,
have few cost restraints, or need a tool with mechanisms which
constantly rub against each other to make the mouldings, steel
mould tools are best. If you need 100 - 500,000 simple to complex
mouldings on a budget & quickly, alloy
mould tools are best. Please note that we can also make
tools from a combination of alloy & steel. |
Q: I've got existing
mould tools - Can you fit them in your machines & make
parts for me now ? |
A: Yes, and we can even adapt your existing Manumold mould tools
to run automatically in our machines |
Q: Do you make mould tools
for other companies to mould from ? |
A: Yes, as long as the part/s are within our moulding
capacity & thus we're able to prove mould tools although
we do prefer to make the mouldings as well. We do also modify
and repair existing mould 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 mouldings |
Q: Can
you produce mouldings in different colours
& materials ? |
A: Yes, mouldings 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. |