Capability
Mold Shop Equipment & Quality Control
The machines, the metrology and the paperwork behind every tool and every production run.
Inside the workshop
Mold machining
Three CNC machining centres - one of them 5-axis - plus two EDMs (including a mirror EDM) and a wire-cut machine, so cavity-to-cavity tolerance is held in-house instead of being outsourced.
Molding and trials
Eight injection machines from 60 to 650 tonnes cover small precision parts up to mid-size cosmetic housings, so trial and serial production run on the same equipment.
Metrology
A coordinate measuring machine, a vision measuring system and hardness and roughness instruments: measured numbers on the report instead of opinions.
Equipment at a glance
| Process | Equipment | What it is used for |
|---|---|---|
| Mold machining | 3 CNC machining centres, one of them 5-axis | Cavity and core inserts, sliders, lifts, electrode milling |
| Sinking and wire EDM | 2 EDMs including a mirror EDM, 1 wire-cut machine | Sharp internal corners, deep ribs, hardened steel, tight fits |
| Molding | 8 injection machines, 60-650 t | Trial runs, small precision parts, mid-size appearance parts |
| Metrology | CMM, vision measuring system, hardness and roughness testers | Dimensional layout, first article inspection, tool wear checks |
| Prototyping | SLA 3D printing and CNC machining | Fit and function samples before tooling is released |
Quality control through the build
Incoming material and steel
Steel grade and hardness are recorded against the tool drawing, and mill certificates for the materials we mold are filed with the project.
In-process machining checks
Critical dimensions are measured while the inserts are still on the machine, so a problem is found while it can still be corrected in the same setup.
Tool trial (T1) report
The first trial produces a documented report: parameters, part weight, cycle time, photographs and the list of corrections agreed with you.
First article inspection (FAI)
Samples are measured against the drawing on the CMM and the vision system, with a dimensional report marked against the tolerances.
Release and production control
After approval the process parameters are locked and samples retained; any change is release-controlled. PPAP documentation can be prepared on request.
Where AI changes the workflow
AI-assisted DFM
The 3D model is checked automatically for wall thickness, draft, undercuts and gate position, so a feasibility report reaches you together with the quotation.
Flow simulation before steel is cut
Fill, packing and cooling are simulated first. Every correction made on screen is a correction that never happens in the tool.
Visual inspection in production
A vision model screens cosmetic defects – short shots, flash, scratches, sink marks – and flags the parts an operator should confirm.
Digital project board
Drawings, trial reports and inspection records live in one place, so you can see the status of a tool without asking for an update.
Frequently asked questions
Can we visit the workshop or arrange an audit?
Yes, a visit can be arranged. Because most of our customers are overseas, we can also send sample parts and inspection records first, so you know what to expect before you travel.
Which documents come with a tool?
Tool drawings and 3D data, the trial report, a first article inspection report with dimensional layout, and material certificates for production parts. PPAP documentation can be agreed per project.
Do you inspect every production batch?
Routine checks run through the shift on the key dimensions, with a full layout at first article, after any tool change, and at intervals agreed with you.
How is the tool kept in condition after delivery?
A maintenance schedule is set from the molding volume and the material. Wear items such as ejector pins, springs and cooling connectors are inspected at planned intervals, and we supply replacements.
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