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During the conceptual phase of a
project, our applications and
tooling engineers work closely
with your mechanical engineers.
This collaboration of design and
technical expertise minimizes
the possibility of unexpected
issues that can arise, which
eliminates schedule delays and
can save development costs.
Knowing the fit and function of
each component can lead to
recommendations which simplify
the mold building process and/or
reduce costs.
KASO’s engineers utilize
SolidWorks and Pro-E design
software, two of the finest CAD
programs on the market today.
Both are used extensively by our
engineering staff to meet our
customers’ design and tooling
needs.
We
accept native SolidWorks and
Pro-E files and can also use
translations from most other
design systems. If you do not
have SolidWorks or Pro-E, you
may export your files to us in
IGES, STEP, or parasolid
formats.
KASO Plastics
has the resources and expertise
to guide our customers through
the material selection phase of
product development. We work
closely with many material
suppliers who offer all types of
thermoplastic materials. KASO's knowledge and experience will help ensure that the final product meets your specifications at minimal cost.
KASO offers simulated production performance during the design phase. Using our latest software implementation, we can simulate the molding of your component while still in the early phases of its design. This analysis offers the benefit of determining and dealing with any problems that may arise prior to investing valuable time and money in dedicated tooling. Obstacles such as gate
locations, flow, sink cooling, gas trap, weld lines, and other factors that will adversely affect the quality and cost of your part can be virtually eliminated.
The Mold-flow Part Adviser module addresses key manufacturing concerns in the preliminary design stages and offers practical, accurate advice about the best way to resolve problems.
Designers get rapid feedback on how modifications to wall thickness, gate locations and other changes can affect the production of their part design. Mold-flow Part Adviser software also provides
precise information on the location of weld lines and air traps, as well as the filling pattern and pressure and temperature distributions in the part cavity.
The type of mold construction selected is developed to meet the customer’s requirements concerning cost, part geometry, plastic material, and number of cycles. We typically follow the guidelines developed by the Society of Plastics Industry, Moldmakers Division.
If you are interested in learning more about the types of molds available for plastic injection molding, we recommend using the SPI link above and reviewing "AR-101: Customs and Practices of the Mold-making Industry."
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