Mould tools are used within the various methods utilised to mould plastic and rubber components. The mould cavity mirrors the desired shape of the component to be moulded, before being filled with molten material and cooled to solidify the component.
It is important that the mould tool allows trapped air to escape so that the structural integrity of the component is not compromised by air bubbles. It is also usually necessary for the mould tool to incorporate channels, through which water can be circulated to cool the component - if this is not achieved at the necessary rate, the component can subsequently be distorted.
Once the component is sufficiently cooled, ejectors are used to push it from the mould.
Post project to suppliers with Mould Tools capabilities
This university of engineering and medicine is currently developing sensors for medical use and requires the assistance of a supplier for the attached aluminium mould tool. With an immediate order to place for this enquiry, the buyer has indicated that this is expected to be repeated but very infrequently, so please quote this as a one-off requirement.
This designer and manufacturer of composite products has a new design of mould tool that will be used to replace existing tools within a client's machinery. They would like to hear from suppliers who are interested in the manufacture of these mating components. Although there is no immediate order to place for this enquiry, as soon as the design is approved, the order will follow. This is likely to be repeated for another of their machines going forward.
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This company specialises in the manufacture of composites and outsources over £100,000 worth of machining work every year. They have an order to place for the attached design of mould tool, once the quotes are collated. Quotes are required for 1 off. The ideal supplier will be able to produce these parts economically and offer reliable delivery - once a relationship has been established, there is potential for further projects to follow this initial one-off requirement.
This Qimtek member is looking for a supplier to machine the attached tooling from aluminium. Quotes are required for 1 off set of 6 parts which, when used together, create a resin mould. This project incorporates elements of milling and turning. Reliable delivery and pricing are both key elements within this enquiry, and once the supplier is found, there is scope for additional and ongoing work as well.
This client, a company working within the electronics sector, currently seeks assistance from a supplier who is able to produce the attached mould tools. These will be used in the creation of silicone membranes; each mould will have a set of small drilled holes in order for the silicone to adopt the shape required. There is an initial order to place for the two of sizes shown on this enquiry, with the possibility of additional variations also being required moving forward.
This company specialises in temperature calibration and has an order to place for the attached mould tool which, when in use, will mould cement spheres to be used within a spherical furnace. Quotes are required for 4 off of each part of the mould, to be made from plastic - for example, Nylon or PTFE - or any hard wood. Accuracy of the internal measurements is of the most importance within this enquiry.
This buyer, a manufacturer of carbon fibre products who spends over £50,000 a year on bespoke machined components, is looking for a supplier to produce the attached aluminium tools. This project incorporates aspects of milling and drilling and parts should be supplied with a high quality polished finish. There is an immediate order to place, with the potential for ongoing work to follow.
This company has an immediate order to place for the attached aluminium mould tool, this will be used in the manufacture of moulded composite components. Quotes are sought for 1 off, with delivery and quality being of upmost importance. Due urgent nature of this enquiry,the work may be awarded early should a suitable quote be received.
Quotes for a three-part compression mould tool are needed, on behalf of a manufacturer of vacuum lifting equipment whose annual spend in the subcontract machining market tops £20,000 a year. They are keen to establish contact with a supplier that specialises in the toolmaking arena and has the capacity available to undertake the work - a one-off requirement, which could also pave the way for future opportunities.
Spending a massive £500,000 a year on subcontract toolmaking, this company specialises in the manufacture of prototypes. They have an immediate order to place for the attached mould tools, which will be used within the production of expanded polypropylene designs for the automotive sector. Quality is the most important consideration for the buyer and once this has been proven, it could lead to additional toolmaking opportunities for the chosen vendor.
AS 9100 & ISO 9001 Manufacturing Specialists, Portsmouth
Formaplex was started in July 2001. The culture instilled by the founders at this time, including meeting clients' demand for rapid project delivery and offering round-the-clock support, has underpinned the company's growth ever since.
The next step for Formaplex came in 2003 when it began supplying injection-mould tooling to meet the needs of a growing number of automotive prototype and development projects from clients operating at the very top of their fields.
CNC machining company specialising in 5 axis projects.
PPSI provide a 24 - 7, Light Heavy, 2 5 Axis CNC Subcontract Machining Service and is operated as a division of Printing Press Services International Ltd - established 1968. 2 - 5 Axis CNC latest technology machine tools & inspection equipment, facilitates the Machining of: Fabrications, Castings, Forgings & Bar Sections ( 15 Tons Max. ). Our highly skilled and experienced programmers / operators manufacture components in all types of materials - Plastics to Jet Steels.
At Sigma Precision Engineering, Plymouth, we have an open dialogue with our clients throughout their projects. Timing plans are discussed and mutually agreed with our design team and your project constantly monitored with feedback on design, manufacture, & delivery. Plus with excellent backup & after sales service, even when your job's complete we're always happy to hear from you.
Newton Precision Engineering Limited was formed in 2009 by Mark and Lee Newton, when they decided it was time to utilize the design and manufacturing skills they have gathered over many years.
ISO 9001 Approved CNC Precision Engineers, Evesham
Rotec Engineering is committed to a policy of continually upgrading its state-of-the-art CNC production facility. Our forward-looking approach ensures maximum productivity, surpassing traditional productivity technologies by employing 'one hit' automated machining, reducing set-up times & running machines unmanned. This combined with our dedicated management team, results in high quality parts & rapid turn-around at extremely competitive prices.
Aztec Mouldings is a British plastic injection moulder, providing flexible solutions for all your injection moulding requirements. We are located in Worcester, less than a mile from Junction 6 on the M5, supplying customers across the UK, Europe and further afield.
We undertake all custom, technical & precision production, through to trade & sub-contract mouldings. All secondary processes - Assembly, Printing, Packaging, Delivery - undertaken.
Plastic Engineering Solutions specialize in bespoke engineering solutions in thermoplastics, which can reduce your production costs whilst still maintaining the quality you require.
Our key skills comprise of re-engineering metal to plastic, bespoke consultancies to solve your engineering problems and short run components manufacturing.
Breckland Precision has been established since 1982.
The original owners retired and it was in 2008 that the current owners, Nigel Hendry and Michael Regis, found themselves on the road to building and advancing Breckland Precision.
Between them they have over 60 years experience within the trade and have been able to use this to build the company to where it is today and will continue to do so in the future.
Established in 1993, Saun Precision Engineering started out with one manual capstan lathe followed by steady investment in state-of the art CNC Equipment. We are now a dynamic company that is a leading light in modern, clean and revolutionary manufacturing techniques with an array of the latest CNC machinery. We can offer a range of engineering solutions such as multi-axis machining, for high volume production, CNC milling and CNC turning.
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