Over moulding of metal
parts provides combination properties. Basic mouldings
provide cosmetic and functional protection. Complex
mouldings form integral parts of commercial equipment.
These components require careful material selection
for such properties as flammability, static dissipation,
colour matching and temperature stability.
QPM moulds on behalf of a worldwide supplier to
safety industry. Quality and consistency are a
key factor in servicing this industry. Material
preparation can be a vital activity in obtaining
the best performance characteristics from polymers.
Housings and accessories used to build breathing
apparatus require very specific mouldings to withstand
use in harsh environments and provide the user
with confidence.
Glendale Plastics provide vacuum formings for
a wide variety of products from component trays
to thermoformed component items. The company's
bespoke expertise and product development are
on hand to deliver solutions to its customers.
Pro-Engineer design software offers component
conception through to tool configuration.
Materials
used: a wide range of thermoplastic
and thermoset materials
