There are many advantages gained with using an ISO Registered mold making facility for construction of your injection molds. Plastic injection mold making shops are expected to meet just in time delivery deadlines with tight tolerances within specifications. Today’s injection mold making industry leaves no room for error as mold making shops must utilize modern technology with experience and in-depth knowledge of the injection mold making process in order to satisfy the stringent requirements of OEMs today.
The Internationally recognized quality standards of ISO9001, ISO/TS16949 and AS9100 set common parameters for various industries around the globe to measure their performance in either their service or product with a uniform set of standards. Any supplier to the Automotive industry should be registered to ISO standards. In some cases, proving compliance may be adequate for a 3rd tier supplier, although most 1st and 2nd tier suppliers must be registered to either ISO or ISO/TS. This gives Automotive suppliers around the globe the same set of standards to adhere to, making the job of the Automotive Quality Engineer from one of the top Automakers a little easier to compare vendors. In order to stay in the preferred vendor status, an injection molding shop and even the injection mold making shops must not only be registered to ISO standards, they had better be practicing their Quality Policy and performing continual improvement projects in order to stay competitive. Mold making facilities meticulously follow detailed checklists ensuring that all issues are recognized and address prior to cutting steel. ISO Registered mold making shops that follow Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) reveal any critical issues with mold construction such as critical fill areas to tight geometric areas, the need for CAM action, lifters or specialty ejection systems. Identifying these critical issues ahead of time is crucial to fulfilling a tight deadline with a quality mold. Michiana Global Mold is a global supplier of high quality injection molds, registered to ISO 9001:2015 and implementing our Quality Policy throughout the organization. We have been satisfying the stringent requirements of the Automotive industry with high-quality, custom, precision injection molds for over 52 years. Contact us today to see how we can assist you with your injection mold building needs.
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Quick response and flexibility are required of tool and die makers today. Mold makers must continually strive to reduce production time while still ensuring a high level of quality, and all while providing cost reductions. With tight margins and high demand for quick turn-around, tool and die makers may be searching for the best manufacturing method to remain competitive.
Using an EDM machine (electrical discharge machine) along with a high-speed milling machine may provide assistance with on-time delivery. Certain manufacturing needs in a tool and die shop may require differing manufacturing methods. The design engineer should be aware of all available manufacturing technologies. Mold Manufacturing Products Require Differing Technologies Injection molds and diecast molds, forging dies, and deep drawing dies are the three main products of tool and die making. Deep drawing dies mean that the metal blank is drawn into a forming die with a punch. The drawing is considered to be deep drawing when the depth of the drawn part is greater than the part diameter. They all possess their own constraints regarding applicable technologies for mold production. Deep drawing dies have flat structures and materials that are best manufactured with milling. When producing forging dies, EDM is widely used due to the strength of materials used in production. Complete machining with milling is possible, however, with low depth and large concave radii. Milling diecast and injection molds is challenging due to ribs or webs, and small radii. Developing the combination of EDM and milling is necessary for economical mold production meeting tight tolerances. Utilizing the benefits of all production methods gives designers and mold manufactures options in mold manufacturing. Other considerations in deciding between EDM or HSM are high speed milling, the geometric constraints, and surface quality or subsurface damage of a tool. Of the utmost importance is the effect on the surface from either EDM or HSM, as related to the part specifications. Some parts may require a surface conducive to adhesion from certain coatings or lacquers, and the finish of the tool plays an important role in the surface finish of the molded part. Employing skilled design engineers and journeyman mold makers, we have the experience to utilize the latest technology with a full line up of modern EDM and high-speed milling centers. This gives the most benefit to our customers in providing the most efficient, and cost effect mold manufacturing, with high quality tools and on time delivery. Michiana Global Mold is an experienced mold designer and manufacturer, supplying high performing precision injection molds since 1952. We are an ISO registered mold shop, adhering all processes to our strict quality policy, ensuring total customer satisfaction. Michiana Global Mold is experienced in all aspects of tool and die making, including injection molds and brass forging dies. Contact us today for a free design consultation, and learn how to save up to 40% on your next injection mold requirements. Supplying the Automotive industry with plastic injection molds poses challenges unique to that industry, with complex designs, quick lead times and tight budgets. Not to mention the tight tolerances required of molds designed for critical components used in assemblies for items such as air bags, brakes, throttle bodies and solenoids, and various electro-mechanical switches.
Save Valuable Time with the Right CAD/CAM Software With the right CAD/CAM software, an injection mold designer can save valuable long hours entering critical dimensions for automotive components. The capabilities of computer aided designs can increase capacity so much that a mold designer can take on new business, and drastically improve lead times with current customers. Most OEMs demand CAD/CAM capability of their injection mold suppliers, as the automotive industry is focused on increasing profit margins with quick turnaround, from any supplier. You have to have a fast response time as a valuable participant in the automotive supply chain. The right CAD/CAM software can increase your value-added services with this important partnership. Increase Profit Margin with CAD/CAM in Mold Making With faster response times and increased capacity comes an increase in profit margin. Having skilled design engineers knowledgeable with your CAD design software is vital for increased productivity. Ease of Modifications and File Sharing Most leading CAD/CAM software programs allow for ease in file sharing, enhancing advanced quality planning as designers, engineers and OEMs can view and adjust for critical areas. Problematic dimensions are identified quickly and shared all design participants for quick and viable solutions. When incorporated with skilled and experienced designers, modifying and sharing CAD files is a valuable benefit. Michiana Global Mold utilizes the latest in technologically advanced CAD/CAM software with skilled and experienced mold designers. Our designers are experienced with SolidWorks, UniGraphics, Mold Flow Analysis, and all computer aided milling centers. Michiana Global Mold is an ISO Registered mold making facility serving OEMs worldwide with high performing, precision injection molds for complex automotive components. Contact us today for a free cost estimate of your next injection mold project requirements. Sourcing with an ISO Registered injection mold maker gives added value and valuable benefits with assurances of providing a consistent high quality product. Michiana Global Mold is an ISO Registered mold maker, providing top quality, high performance complex tools for the injection molding industry for over 50 years! We are experienced at designing injection molds for challenging parts that require tight geometric tolerances. Michiana Global Mold combines years of experience with the latest in technological advancements to deliver complex injection molds to manufacture parts within your specifications as precise as +/-.001”! Strict Quality Policy at MG Mold At MG Mold, following a strict Quality Policy is something we’ve done since 1943. Conforming to the globally recognized ISO standards only reinforces to our customers and partners that we hold the quality of our product, and your satisfaction in the highest regard. We are experts at constructing complex injection molds for critical components, satisfying the Automotive industry for decades as a core supplier. Our Continual Improvement projects result in cost savings to you, as we improve our efficiency and cycle times, while still providing superior long lasting, high performance injection molds. Our Advanced Quality Planning Procedures (APQP) include a thorough evaluation of all design considerations, no matter the type of tool required. From cavity inserts, prototypes, hot or cold runner tools, we conduct a thorough evaluation to develop the most appropriate design for and construction for your tool. Our use of CAD/CAM sophisticated equipment provides automated efficiencies that we pass onto our customer. You benefit from the years of experience and advanced computer systems utilized at Michiana Global Mold, in terms of a quality built tool producing the desired part within specification, delivered on time and most importantly manufactured properly the first time. We provide part sampling, and minor adjustments with our full-service mold construction, delivering a quality part on time due to a systematic approach and following our detailed checklist for designing diverse types of molds. Contact Michiana Global Mold today, a custom precision injection mold maker registered to ISO9001:2015. We follow a detailed checklist for every tool design, assuring your total satisfaction with a high performing, top quality injection mold. |
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