Tooling

Single Source Responsibility Efficiency from considering mold and part costs together Toolmaker selection Quality Parts Tooling styles Link to Master Unit Die Link to Modular Mold System Link to Mier Tool Tool Metals Tool steel- hardened Tool steel- prehardened Stainless Steel Other Mold built for Autech Plastics by Mier Tool

Single source responsibility While Autech Plastics does not build injection molds in house, we have a talented and experienced tool engineering and buying capability. We provide our customers the finest service with lowest pricing by specifying and buying the tools for the best combined tooling and part pricing. We make it our responsibility to know the capabilities of the toolmakers and use the correct toolmaker for the particular project. We are responsible for producing parts to specification. There cannot be a question as to whether it is a tooling problem or a molding problem. It is our responsibility either way. Tooling Styles There are a variety of ways to tool parts for injection molding. Tooling is usually a full mold with its own frame, made from hardened tool steel. However if there is a family of parts, or low volumes, or other special consideration other styles may be appropriate. Autech Plastics is prepared to tool parts in the Master Unit Die, RoundMate (Modular Mold Systems), or 3x5 insert styles. We also have developed and tooled specialized tool insert systems for special applications. This flexibility allows us to get the most efficient tool, one the produces top quality parts for the lowest investment in tooling. This minimizes total cost. Link to the Master Unit Die Website Link to Modular Mold Systems Website Link to Mier Tool Website Tool Metals Tool Steel- Hardened The default material for high volume injection molds is hardened tool steel. Care must be taken to specify the materials at the proper harnesses for optimum wear. Tool steel- Half hard Prehardened steels which are softer than fully hardened tool steel are used for low and moderate volume molds. These tools are cheaper to produce but do involve a compromise on ultimate tool life. Used on the correct projects they can produce nice savings. Stainless Steel Stainless steel is a premium material that can be of great value when used with corrosive materials, like PVC or Flouropolymers. There are also grades of SS which are excellent to polish and are used for lenses. Other There are applications for other materials like aluminum, copper- beryllium and other alloys. We are knowledgeable on these issues and will use the appropriate materials.