Tool Making and Moulding

Our relationship with the customer very often begins at the concept stage of a new
project. With ever increasing pressure on tooling budgets to deliver “more for less”
we find that involving us at this stage can be extremely beneficial to the customer.

Being involved in the initial discussions of the design of the product, we can help
highlight any areas that could potentially create issues in manufacture. Drawing upon
our 40 years’ experience in both press and mould toolmaking we can also suggest
ideas in order to improve and streamline proposed production routes resulting in
more cost effective and innovative tooling.

Solidworks & Cimatron software is used in our toolmaking division for all elements of
the tool design process. From generating 3D solid models, to producing all drawings
for parts and assembly, BOM lists for materials ordering, and CAM programming for
CNC manufacture. Fully detailed drawings and 2D/3D CAD data are provided as
standard with all tools produced.

Moldex 3D software enables us to analyse all aspects of the injection moulding process, providing you with a full understanding of fill, pack, cool, warp of parts before we start tool design. This means we understand the very best processing window to optimise profitability from the tool.

Our state-of-the-art production facilities offer our customers a variety of manufacturing disciplines on ultra-accurate, highly efficient machining centres. We are able to provide
a full range of machining capabilities including CNC milling (3 & 5-axis), CNC turning
(mill/turn), Wire EDM, EDM sink, Grinding (surface and cylindrical), and once started on a tool we will see it through to completion, including press trials, inspection, validation, FAT’s, tool sign-off and on-site support.

We have extensive knowledge and experience in the design, development, and
manufacture of high quality mould solutions and offer the manufacture of:

Medical moulds
Multi-shot moulds
Multi-cavity moulds
Prototype moulds
Individual bespoke solutions

The PHASA process uses non-contact hot air and cold tool for forming a rivet type
fixture commonly known as staking and making for a repeatable and very capable
process. PHASA undertakes plastic assembly projects primarily within the automotive sector supplying world wide to most Tier 1 and Tier 2 companies.

PHASA machines are used for the assembly of interiors, exterior and electronic parts,
offering a robust and cost effective plastic joining heatstaking alternative to contact hot tool, ultrasonic and Impulse staking.