Molding

Molded plastic components are used in many connector applications. They are usually made from thermoplastic materials in multicavity injection molds, running in high-speed molding presses. A complex combination of component design, material selection, mold design, molding machine, and process control needs to be optimized to efficiently achieve the desired results.

APEX expertise aids in producing high quality molded parts at the lowest possible cost.

WHY APEX:

• Lower cost by enhancing throughput
• Enhance reliability
• Improve product performance
• Extend tool life
• Proceed with confidence that knowledgeable industry professionals reviewed the application

APEX PROVIDES THE FOLLOWING:

• Mold design review
• Molding press selection
• Auxiliary equipment recommendations
• Analysis and recommendations for process variables
• Component design
• Failure analysis
• Safety, health, and environmental requirements

EXAMPLES OF APEX MOLDING RECOMMENDATIONS:

• Eliminated fractures in molded medicine packages
• Simplified a complex lead frame insert mold design
• Redesigned a polymer spring and material in a small switch design
• Optimized a mold gate to eliminate component non-fill
• Recommended a molding press and auxiliary equipment
• Conducted a process optimization study to reduce cost and prevent component rejection