The first step in creating a mold is selecting the appropriate raw material based on the tooling requirements.
After we have the appropriate raw material, we use a CNC machine to remove extra material to help form the initial shape of the tooling component.
Heat treatment is applied to improve mechanical properties such as hardness, wear resistance, and toughness.
After the mold undergoes heat treatment, we perform final precision machining using a CNC machine. This ensures smooth surfaces, minimizes wear and achieves exact dimensions and surface finishes.
Depending on the material and required precision, we use wire EDM, laser cutting, or bandsaws to maintain proper cooling and cutting parameters to prevent thermal distortion or surface defects.
We use a CMM machine to verify the tooling is within the required specifications to achieve dimensional accuracy.
Finally, we check issues such as misalignment, dimensional deviations, surface defects, or improper material flow. Once verified, we assemble and perform test runs using sample materials to ensure the mold's accuracy and functionality.
Partnering with a company that manufactures its tolling in-house offers customers cost savings, whereas outsourcing tooling will increase the product's price.
Having control over the tooling process allows the VPIC Group to have stricter quality management. We can implement our standards and practices, ensuring that the tooling will meet our customers' product specific requirements.
With more than 30 years of experience, our engineers are seasoned professionals in the tooling process. Our capability to manufacture tooling in-house has attracted big names in the power sports industry.
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