Injection Molding Quality Assurance in Malaysia

Frequently Asked Questions

What quality certifications does Ichiplas hold?

Ichiplas is ISO 9001:2015 certified, with a quality management system covering all stages from incoming material inspection through final outgoing quality checks. Our processes follow documented procedures with full traceability. We also support customer-specific quality requirements including PPAP documentation.

How do you verify that molded parts meet dimensional specifications?

We use a Coordinate Measuring Machine (CMM) to measure critical dimensions on every new mold's first articles (T1 samples) and compare results directly against the 3D CAD model. A formal dimensional inspection report is issued with each T1 submission. During production, we perform in-process checks using calibrated gauges, fixtures, and statistical process control (SPC) to maintain consistency.

What is a T1 sample and what should I expect?

T1 refers to the first set of parts produced from a new mold. At Ichiplas, T1 samples are inspected visually for cosmetic defects, measured dimensionally on the CMM against your CAD model, and documented in a formal T1 report. The report includes actual vs. nominal dimensions with pass/fail status for each critical feature. T1 samples are shipped to you for approval before production begins.

Do you provide incoming inspection for purchased components?

Yes. For insert-molded parts or assemblies that incorporate purchased components (metal inserts, electronic connectors, magnets, etc.), we perform incoming quality checks on the purchased materials against agreed specifications. This ensures that component quality issues don't propagate into the finished molded part.

How do you handle quality issues if they arise during production?

We follow a structured corrective action process: containment (isolate affected parts), root cause analysis (8D methodology), corrective action implementation, and verification. All quality incidents are documented and reviewed by management. We communicate transparently with customers throughout the process — we believe that how a supplier handles a problem tells you more about them than how they perform when everything goes right.

Can you provide PPAP or FAIR documentation?

Yes. We support customer-specific quality requirements including PPAP packages and first-article inspection reports, prepared to the level your programme requires. A typical submission includes the dimensional results measured on our CMM against your CAD model, material certification for the grade used, and the process control plan. Tell us the required PPAP level at quotation stage so it is built into the tooling and sampling schedule rather than added afterwards.

Do you supply RoHS and REACH declarations?

Yes, on request. These are declarations obtained from the resin supplier for the specific grade moulded on your part, rather than certifications held by Ichiplas — the compliance attaches to the material. We can also pass through California Prop 65 supplier statements where finished parts ship into California. If a particular declaration is a condition of purchase, raise it before material selection is fixed so we can choose a grade the supplier can document.

Is Ichiplas certified to anything beyond ISO 9001:2015?

No. ISO 9001:2015 is the only certification Ichiplas holds, and we would rather say so plainly than imply otherwise. What we do provide is documentation: PPAP and FAIR packages, CMM first-article reports, certificates of conformance, and supplier material declarations such as RoHS and REACH. Where a customer needs a standard we are not certified to, we will say so at the enquiry stage.