GW Plastics has taken injection molding to a higher level. GW/SM™ (Scientific Molding) reduces defect occurrence to ensure the highest integrity of product quality; consistently over the life of the project, regardless of molding machine or manufacturing location.
Why GW/SM™ (Scientific Molding)?
- GW/SM™ techniques ensure high quality, repeatable production
- Consistently mold quality parts despite variation in molding materials and processing equipment
- Proven systematic methodology involves rigorous statistical qualifications
- Development of robust processes regardless of manufacturing location
- Can be used on all molds (new and transfer)
- Mold-specific process development (rather than machine-specific)
- Improved time-to-market and component quality
Advanced Molding Technologies
At GW Plastics, Advanced Molding Technologies help us maximize manufacturing efficiencies for our customers, stay on the cutting edge of technology and maintain consistent quality on a global scale. Our investment in new technology helps reduce overall product cost, improve supply chain efficiency and time to market.
GW Plastics has invested in advanced robotic assisted Molding Technologies including Thermoplastic and Liquid Silicone Rubber (LSR) molding, multi-shot and multi-material molding, automated rotary insert molding, thin wall molding, precision gear and micro molding to reduce costs and improve quality.
Multi-shot and multi-material molding allows for complex part production in one press for improved product design, performance and cost. Frequently a soft thermoplastic or Liquid Silicone Rubber (LSR) and a rigid thermoplastics are molded together to create a more functional product without the additional cost or production complexity of assembly and other post-molding operations. The advantages of this process include:
- Cost effective assemblies due to elimination of secondary operations
- Improved quality from less part handling and possible of contamination
- Reduced validation cost by simplifying the molding process flow
- Increased design flexibility through enhanced material combinations
For applications where multi-shot methods are not practical based on part quantities or geometries, insert molding and over molding can be used to achieve the same result. Our use of automation for insert feeding and cutting-edge silicone flashless molding techniques help to guarantee efficient, high quality production.
Micro molding of Liquid Silicone Rubber (LSR) is accomplished by using specially designed injection machines and state of the art pumping technology designed for the silicone micro molding industry to create very precise, very small parts with high shot-to-shot repeatability.
Advanced Molding Capabilities include:
- Liquid Silicone Rubber (LSR) Molding
- Multi-Shot/Multi-Material Molding
- Automated Rotary Insert Molding
- Thin Wall Molding
- Precision Gear Molding
- Micro Molding
- Clean Room Molding
- Integrated Molding and Assembly
