In het tooling proces van het productontwikkelingsproces maken we in eigen huis prototypes met diverse 3D-printers om vast te kunnen stellen dat de productiebestanden gereed zijn voor het vervaardigen van de matrijstekeningen en de feitelijke productiematrijs.
In injection molding, the mold ensures that the injected liquid plastic solidifies into the correct shape with high precision and speed (cycle time).
In het tooling proces van het productontwikkelingsproces maken we in eigen huis prototypes met diverse 3D-printers om vast te kunnen stellen dat de productiebestanden gereed zijn voor het vervaardigen van de matrijstekeningen en de feitelijke productiematrijs.
The production tools for plastic or metal parts are called molds. They are used in injection molding, metal stamping, or vacuum forming. These molds are usually made of (hardened) metal and can be internally cooled. The layout of the component determines how a production mold is structured. It outlines how the product (or part) is manufactured within the mold. The mold structure is closely tied to the intended production volumes. A multi-cavity mold can produce larger quantities faster, but typically requires a larger machine with more clamping force and represents a higher initial investment. This highlights the importance of making the right trade-offs between production costs and investment.
If specific tools are needed for assembly, they can be manufactured, whether by GBO Innovation makersor elsewhere. By taking (automated) assembly into account early on, we can reduce the cost price and enable further scaling effectively.
Het maken van een matrijzen is een specialistisch vak, waarbij onze 3D CAD-bestanden als basis dienen. Op basis van de matrijs lay-out, waarin naast het product ook de koelkanalen, uitstootpennen en aanspuitpunten worden ingetekend, wordt de matrijs gebouwd. Technieken zoals draadvonken, frezen, draaien en laserlassen worden hiervoor toegepast.
In injection molding, the mold ensures that the injected liquid plastic solidifies into the correct shape with high precision and speed (cycle time). The cycle time describes the entire process: from closing the mold, injecting the liquid plastic, solidifying, and ejecting the product. The cycle time is primarily determined by the thickness of the plastic, which in turn affects solidification time. A longer cycle time means higher machine time per product, which is a significant factor in the cost price. A well-thought-out product design takes all these aspects into account.
Rob Crins
Director / Partner
“We engineer in such a way that there are as few assembly steps as possible. By collaborating with the client and designing smartly, we try to keep cost of goods as low as possible."
