We understand that the cost of injection molding tooling, whether it is a prototype or production mold is one of the most significant costs in any injection molding project. It is important to choose a supplier that is committed to protecting your property. Proper mold maintenance is paramount to ensuring the longevity of injection molds and quality of molded parts. At I.F. Associates, we have a culture of quality, which is stressed throughout the organization and through all processes from the procurement of material to the final inspection and packaging of production parts.
Most tooling at our facility is customer-owned, but treated with the same care and respect that we treat our own property. We assume the responsibility of molds in our care, insure them, and perform regular maintenance before and after each production run to keep them in proper working order. All molds and tooling are stored in a climate-controlled environment to prevent any form of corrosion. Our care is evident in the fact that we have aluminum molds Type 104 rated for 100,000 cycles or less that have exceeded their life expectancy by more than 30% and have been used in production for more than 10 years.
When choosing a vendor, be sure to observe the care they take to maintain their premises and equipment and the appearance of the molds at their facility. Employee turnover is also a good indicator, as it is important to have well-trained workers. One misplaced screw driver can cause damage to a mold that can lead to unknown time delays and significant costs to repair or replace components. Our customers demand and deserve on-time service and we take the care in every phase of our operations to meet and exceed expectations.