What is On-Site Tooling?
Tooling is a critical aspect of injection molding. It is a big initial investment and needs designed and built properly in order to meet the part specifications during production. Additionally, if the tooling is not correct, modifications are costly and time-consuming!
Northern Molding is located on-site and shares ownership with LeRoy Tool & Die, which can then become an extension of the production process, providing customers with an on-site complete manufacturing solution. This provides value by minimizing the number of vendors involved and enhances speed-to-market.
Our unique layout and business model provides streamline manufacturing which results in a more cost-efficient process that saves time and money!
Why On-Site Tooling is key when selecting a partner:
SPEED TO MARKET through the design, engineering, product development and production stages quickly and efficiently. On-site tooling capabilities decrease lead times required for production builds, while providing nimbleness to quickly adapt to design modifications.
ENHANCED FLEXIBILITY if there are ideas or changes, customers can simply inform the provider, and the provider works out the rest internally through seamless integration of both companies.
REDUCED RISK, reducing the number of vendors that are involved in a process, reduces the potential for miscommunication and errors – it is that simple.
ON-SITE REPAIRS, MAINTENANCE AND INSPECTIONS are the best way to protect tooling investments and maintain the ability to produce quality parts.
- MUD (Master Unit Die): The choice when a dedicated or stand-alone mold base is not required. The part, runner, and gate geometry are cut into standardized inserts that fit into the frame.
- Unscrewing Molds: Used when there is a requirement for male or female threads on a plastic component.
- Hot Runner System: An assembly of heated components used to inject molten plastic into the cavities of the mold
- Action Molds: Includes mechanical action incorporated into the design when a hole, slot, undercut or thread is needed that is not perpendicular to the parting line
- Two Plate Molds: Provides one parting line and the mold splits into two halves; the sprue, runners, gates and cavities are all on the same side
- Three Plate Molds: These molds will have two parting lines and are used because of their flexibility in gating location
Example of On-Site Tooling
