Tooling

Our in-house bespoke design service is a key factor in providing customers with the service they need, through the use of;

CAD (Computer Aided Design)

CAD is probably the most exciting development in the history of plastic forming and has revolutionised the design process.

We can show you the design of your product on screen, in colour, with technical details highlighting individual sections. We can alter minute details at the click of a button and once the process is complete, the design is downloaded through to our machines, which will follow every detail of the design. Designs are saved and can be accessed immediately, which proves to be extremely cost effective should clients require identical or similar designs at a later date.

The CAD system allows us to involve customers throughout the design process. As each section is created using the 3D CAD package, we can e-mail a micro programme of this software and design which customers can view, check and amend, ensuring that the drawing meets your exact specification.

CAM (Computer Aided Manufacturing)

CAM is a system that has evolved as a development of CAD programs. During the process of creating the CAD drawing of the product specified, data is produced. Once you, the customer is satisfied that the CAD drawing of the product meets your specification, then the next step of the manufacturing process can take place.

By feeding this CAD data into the CAM system, a numerical code is produced that is used to drive a CNC machine tool. This code contains all the information for the machine tool to produce the mould, to the exact required dimensions. Before any actual machining takes place, the code is checked using sophisticated simulation software for any problems such as collisions or mould undercuts, and any editing which may be required can take place.

This means that all moulds and tools can be designed and manufactured in house, offering you the customer the best possible service.