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Our tooling department is dedicated to providing top-quality tooling fabrication services for plastic injection molding. Our team of specialists has years of experience in designing and manufacturing molds that meet our clients' specific requirements.
Overview
At Ichiplas, we are committed to delivering top-quality tooling fabrication services that meet our clients' needs and exceed their expectations.
Whether you need a new mold, modifications to an existing one, or repair services, our team has the expertise to get the job done.
Our services include mold design and development, prototyping, mold manufacturing, and mold maintenance and repair.
We work closely with our clients to understand their needs and preferences and ensure that the final product meets their expectations. Our team is dedicated to providing exceptional customer service and support, and we strive to build long-term relationships with our clients.
Types of Molds for Plastic Injection Manufacturing
A wide range of molds can be used in our plastics injection molding processes, including the types below:
- 1. Low/high cavitation
- Ideal for high-volume production, these molds contain multiple identical cavities, producing several pieces in one cycle. High cavitation molds are used for simpler parts, while low cavitation molds are typically used for complex, larger items.
- 2. Unscrewing molds
- A specialty mold designed with an unscrewing mechanism, it is used for making parts with external and internal threads, such as bottle caps and threaded fittings.
- 3. Core puller molds
- These molds are designed with a mechanism that allows for more complex shapes. The core puller allows parts of the mold to be pulled away to create openings or undercuts.
- 4. Family mold
- Family molds produce multiple different parts in the same molding cycle. They're ideal for creating components of an assembly simultaneously, reducing production time and cost.
- 5. Insert molding
- This advanced technique involves injecting plastic around an insert piece, usually made of metal, resulting in a single assembled piece. It is often used in manufacturing parts that need reinforced structure.
- 6. Overmolding
- Overmolding, one of the areas that Ichiplas specialises in, involves injecting a layer of plastic over an existing part that is usually made of different materials. This technique enhances the part's features, adding comfort, aesthetics, and function.
- 7. Cold runner molds
- These molds have a two-part molding system where the plastic is injected into the mold through the sprue and then cooled. It's a cost-effective method that is ideal for short production runs.
- 8. Hot runner molds
- Hot runner molds are designed with a heated system that keeps the plastic in a molten state. This design reduces waste, improves efficiency, and is ideal for high-volume, high-quality production runs.
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