An update from the Component Force New business development team: One of our most challenging tasks to date was trying to design and manufacture a custom cap for a component which was being used in the aerospace industry.
The large plastic cap had to grip on to the part whilst in transit to protect the surface, be easy to fit, reusable, durable and made in a bright, visible colour. We started looking at different shapes and designs for the large plastic cap, even looking at the possibility of making it a Hex cap shape to ensure the large plastic cap fitted snugly on to the part.
Our own engineers at Component Force then modified the tooling which we originally had to make the cap slightly longer and made the cap in a bright yellow PVC.
The end product has turned out to be a grate success and the customer is very happy.
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This Blog on Plastic Dip Moulding is to help you understand the simple process of making Plastic Caps, Hand Grips, Sleeves and Custom mouldings.
The process starts with a "male former" in the shape and size of the inside of the finished mould that is required.
1) This tool or tools are placed into a "pre-heat" oven and bought up to a set temperature over a set period of time.
2) The tools are then dipped into a bath of liquid PVC plastic to a set length. The tools then dwell in the bath of liquid PVC for a set amount of time and then removed from the tank at a set speed.
3) The tools are placed into the "cure" oven at a set temperature for a set amount of time. This stage is the most sensitive stage as it will cure the plastic parts so that they do not rip or tare once they have cooled down which is the 4th process.
4) The cooling stage is done immersing the tools (now coated in plastic) to a set length for a set amount of time in a bath of cool water.
5) To remove the plastic moulds from the tools is done by using a high pressure airline. The operator directs the air between the tool and the plastic mould and the parts slide off into a catch net or gloved hand.
6) The plastic parts are then placed into cooling trays before being bagged or boxed.
The process sounds simple and it is, although there is a real art and skill to getting it correct day in day out.
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Thank you, James Gardner
