Thermoplastic & Thermoset Injection Molding

Process Description Plastic granules are heated and forced, under high pressure, into a closed mold, to form part shape. Advantages Excellent cosmetic characteristics Insert molding for both thermoplastic & thermoset applications Low piece price Unit dies available to reduce tooling cost Press sizes ranging from 50 to 500 ton Complete assembly and finishing Manufacturer Nordon Tool

Pressure Forming
Process Description Plastic sheet is heated and placed into a mold that utilizes vacuum and pressure to form part shape. Advantages Excellent cosmetic characteristics Twin sheet forming for structural parts Foam filling available for added strength or insulation Complete finishing operations such as assembly, painting, hot stamping & silk screening Custom color matching Large part capability (6' x 4') starting sheet size 5 axis CNC trimming

Vibrational Molding
Process Description Patented molding process utilizing heat and vibration to fuse plastic resin along the mold surface. Advantages Zero draft capabilities Low cost tooling Uniform wall thickness up to 1" Composite structures / inserts (plastic reinforced with steel, fiberglass etc.) Sizes up to 10 feet in length Manufacturer Unifuse		Market Niche Volume Low to medium (50 to 10,000) Materials Polyethylene & polypropylene Applications Special trays / containers, component parts such as: guards, panels etc.