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Steel Injection Moulding Tools

Steel injection moulding tools are always the best choice for you if :-

• You have a project that is sure to need large quantities of mouldings
• The injection moulding tool needs complex, precision mechanisms that constantly rub together during production of the plastic mouldings

In these instances a steel moulding tool will simply be the most durable solution for your project needs and the most cost-efficient in the long run.

 

Mould tools consist of a tool bolster with a core and cavity that shapes the product. The core and cavity has to be able to withstand the pressure and friction of hot plastic being injected into it under high pressure. Certain plastics, like PC, PEEK or materials with fillers like glass, are very abrasive and will wear a tool down faster. In these cases hardened steel tooling is the only right choice, even for a simple project. Our advice page on injection mould tool life and our explanation of mould tool components show what needs to be taken into consideration.

 

Toolcraft's precision moulding tools benefit from our 35 years + toolmaking experience, which started when steel moulding tools were the norm. We can advise you on the best choices for your project. Our experience allows us to spot potential cost savings for you, foresee problems, and make excellent quality injection moulding tools in very good lead times. Our Chinese mould tools service allows us to source steel moulding tools at very competitive prices and with the benefit of all our experience at guarantees. Our insert-only mould tools can be an even more cost-saving option.

Toolcraft developed the injection mould tooling suite and injection mouldings for our ‘Integrated Multiplex Assay and Sampling System’ - IMASS Device, which was designed by Greaves Best. Throughout the project and its various redesigns, we've had the benefit of their support and expert advice...

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Why choose Toolcraft For your Steel Injection Moulding tools ?

Extensive Expertise

We've got experience. Our design engineers will take one look at your project and say, why don't we make it this way, it will be faster, save you money and result in better quality mouldings. They know what works well and where possible problems may arise. They will make a smoothly working tool and spare you production-line headaches. We share some of our expertise in our advice pages, have a look at the Injection Mould Tool explained, Injection Mould Tool Life & Mould Tool Types.

 

Excellent Technology

By investing in technology, we make steel moulding tools for you at low cost & in less time than our competitors, because :

• Our tool design+manufacture software can import a vast array of file types to eliminate some design and production time normally required. This way we can offer you rapid production of complex injection mould tools at much lower cost, saving you time & money.
• Our machining software calculates the optimum toolpaths needed to make the tool. It also stops cutters from machining areas cleared by previous ones. This means we'll make your mould tools in less time.
• Our mould flow analysing software shows us in detail where air trapment and hotspots might arise, where the weld lines will be and much more. This means we can catch those issues before they ever arise, saving time & cost again. We include this service for free with orders for injection mould tools.

 

Extra Benefits

• e-drawings

  You'll receive part drawings or 3D models to view & rotate without extra software on your PC

• Tool Progress Reports

  You'll be able to monitor your tool's progress & plan the mouldings into your production schedule

• Inspection Reports

  You'll receive a Trial Report confirming the quality checks that have been made