Injection MoldingMelet Plastics is home to state of the art injection molding capabilities using a variety of machinery ranging in size from 40 to 500 tons. Through this machinery we can produce part sizes that range from a few grams up to a kilogram. Specializing in short run molding, our efficient mold changeover allows us to regularly achieve eight hour production runs. Of course, we love longer production jobs too. Many of our products run millions of parts each year.Employing scientific molding strategies including a closed loop process control via in-mold pressure sensors, Melet's molding environment is controlled using geothermal cooling technology ensuring that the product is perfect each and every time. More Solutions: Injection Molding UHMWPE Molding FDM Rapid Prototyping Mold Manufacturing Once our advanced material handling equipment ensures the correct material arrives at the correct molding press, automation then helps the process along. Throughout the factory, automation allows us to minimize labour, increase efficiency and control quality. A large number of our molding machines are home to Wittman transaxial robots which can be used for part removal, degating, assembly, packaging and other tasks. Along with automation, Melet employs lean manufacturing principles to reduce our waste, minimize the overall cost and maximize value for our customers. We also offer overmolding for projects that require soft-touch or gasket features. Insert molding for threaded inserts, compression limiters and other components are available for projects that require a mixture of plastic and metal. If you require part qualification and inspections, they can be performed internally using our Brown & Sharpe Coordinate Measuring Machine (CMM) Additional value-added secondary operation capabilities include:
Mold Manufacturing Unlike some parts manufacturers that use a third party supplier to create their tools, Melet maintains a mold manufacturing facility in-house. Supported by advanced state-of-the-art machines and software, our toolroom specializes in the manufacture of high tolerance, high complexity tools that need to be produced to exacting standards. For less complicated parts, or projects with budget/timeline constraints, Melet has developed strong relationships with moldmakers in China who can build high quality injection molds conforming to our detailed specifications. In house tooling design using PTC Creo (Pro/Engineer) and optimized via Autodesk Moldflow simulation State-of-the-art mold manufacturing facility to transform your project from concept to production
Our customer required an injection molded hard body “eggcrate" component with integrated overmolded gaskets using a softer material on both sides of the part. Because the eggcrate was to be used in an industrial application, the gaskets needed to ensure a complete seal of the display enclosure from the environment.
Our Solution Melet's engineering team chose an innovative dual mold manufacturing process to meet the low production volume requirements for this part. The first mold produced the rigid eggcrate part using PC/ABS resin, which was then placed directly into a second mold where the gasket features were overmolded using a TPE resin. The resulting part featured a robust gasket feature without the need or cost of any secondary processes such as gluing, welding, or manual assembly.
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 Are you looking for a reliable partner to produce metal components with cutting-edge technology? Look no further than HTT Inc. Our team of engineers, designers and machinists specialize in creating metal components for automotive, gas engines, diesel engines, and appliances. We use cutting-edge technology, engineering-driven teams and unmatched project management for successful project launches. Contact us today to discuss how we can help you with your project.
HTT Inc WHO WE ARE: Since 1985, some of the nation’s most celebrated automotive, metal stampings for gas engines, diesel engines, and appliances. Drawing on over 130 employees and 161,000 square foot of production space, we’re masters at manipulating carbon steel, brass, copper, beryllium, stainless steel and aluminum—and have a variety of certifications to prove it. WHAT WE DO: Stamping Capabilities: CONSISTENTLY A TOP TIER SUPPLIER FOR NORTH AMERICA’S LEADING MANUFACTURERS, FOCUSED ON •QUALITY •ON-TIME DELIVERY •COMPETITIVE COST •161,000 SQUARE FOOT FACILITY LOCATED IN THE CENTER OF NORTH AMERICA •AUTOMATED WELDING •CONTROL OF THE ENTIRE DESIGN THROUGH MANUFACTURING PROCESS •PRECISION STAMPING •ROBOTIC WELD CELLS •DEEP DRAW CAPABILITIES •POWDER COATING •ASSEMBLY •EXCELLENCE DRIVEN BY PROCESS IMPROVEMENT AND INTEGRATION TO ELIMINATE WASTE. IATF-16949- 2016, ISO 9001:2015. METAL STAMPING •50 Presses ranging from 25 to 500 tons •We have experience working with materials like aluminum, stainless steel, carbon steel, brass, coated materials, spring steel and other exotic materials. •Our thickness range is from .002” to .375” thick materials. DEEP DRAW •With each stroke of the stamping press, flat coil stock is advanced incrementally. The material is manipulated using progressive tooling to precisely minimize material thinning or fracturing until the resulting shape meets your specification.. Our expert engineers have developed deep draw dies with a draw depth of up to 6”. ENGINEERING •DFM or design and redesign for manufacturability •Complete Engineering Department with Solidworks and Cadkey software TOOL AND DIE MAKING •Water Jet and EDM capabilities •(2) Complete Tool Rooms QUALITY ASSURANCE •(2) CMM machines, Vision System • ISO 9001: 2015 certified • TS16949 Certified • 99.8% on time delivery • APQP (Advance Production Quality Plan) and PPAP • Tech Sensor Lab for In-Tool Measurement WELDING •Multiple Automated robotic weld cells •Our welding capabilities include MIG and Resistance welders. We have multiple robotic weld cells to accommodate the most complex welded assemblies. ASSEMBLY & FINAL TESTING •Customer Driven for Sub and Final Assembly VALUE ADD •We can provide parts that include plating, heat treating, powder coating, grinding, Prototypes, vibratory and tapping to meet any of your finishing and secondary needs. CONSISTENTLY A TOP TIER SUPPLIER FOR NORTH AMERICA’S LEADING MANUFACTURERS, FOCUSED ON QUALITY, ON-TIME DELIVERY AND COST  Dale Christel
1828 Oakland Avenue | Sheboygan, WI 53081 Direct: 920-453-5313 | Fax: 920-453-5301 Mobile: 920-530-2252 [email protected] | www.htt-inc.com APQP serves as a guide in the development process and also a standard way to share results between suppliers and automotive companies. APQP specifies three phases: Development, Industrialization and Product Launch. Through these phases 23 main topics will be monitored. These 23 topics will be all completed before the production is started. They cover such aspects as: design robustness, design testing and specification compliance, production process design, quality inspection standards, process capability, production capacity, product packaging, product testing and operator training plan, among other items. APQP focuses on:·Up-front quality planning ·Determining if customers are satisfied by evaluating the output and supporting continual improvement APQP consists of five phases:·Plan and Define Program ·Product Design and Development Verification ·Process Design and Development Verification ·Product and Process Validation and Production Feedback ·Launch, Assessment & Corrective Action The APQP process has seven major elements:·Understanding the needs of the customer ·Proactive feedback and corrective action ·Designing within the process capabilities ·Analyzing and mitigating failure modes ·Verification and validation ·Design reviews ·Control special/critical characteristics.
Crucible metal solutionsWHO WE ARE Crucible Metal Solutions is a certified Woman Owned Small Business providing solutions to meet your casting, machining, tooling and prototype needs. Crucible Metal Solutions is a nobake foundry with a full-service pattern shop focused on offering quality products at a competitive cost with on-time delivery. WHAT WE DOCasting Capabilities:
custom castings what is permanent Mold casting?Permanent mold casting (also known as gravity permanent mold) applies molds made out of tool steel that create high-quality aluminum parts at a low cost. Mold life is typically 100,000 pieces or more compared to sand casting that uses a new mold for every part. Mold costs are kept low because castings are poured under gravity as opposed to being injected under tons of pressure as with die casting. the advantage of permanent mold
is permanent mold right for you?In one of our recent blog posts, we compare permanent mold casting to other processes including sand casting, fabrication, and high pressure die casting to help you determine which process is best for your needs. know when to transition from sand casting to permanent MoldPermanent mold is ideal if your part quantities are rising and if you’re looking to produce a higher quality part that achieves tighter tolerances and dimensional stabilities. While sand casting provides many benefits including low tooling costs, it’s worth knowing when you should make the switch. your design concepts brought to lifeOur design engineers will help you:
We deliver the design support you need to evolve your casting from concept to finished product. For more information on our engineering design services contact us today at 1.204.663.9142 or request a free quote. Software We Use:
 cnc machiningKEY MACHINING CAPABILITIES UNDER ONE ROOF. Whether your product needs milling, turning, or any other CNC machining process, our expertise and equipment will manufacture it to your exact specifications. We have a variety of horizontal and vertical machining centers as well as CNC lathes for round components. CNC HORIZONTAL MACHINING CENTER CELLDecreased customer lead time is a direct result of our world-class CNC horizontal machining center cell that produces high-quality parts at a swift rate. Our horizontal machining center cell:
 qualityBefore greenlighting production, we’ll measure your part and verify its dimensions with our coordinate measuring machine. We can provide reports upon request. In some instances, when our customers require 100% inspection of their part components, we’ll provide dimensional reports for every part. We apply high-quality surface coatings that meet your expectationsOur experience in the coating industry gives us the ability to determine cost-effective processes, meet your exact specifications, and improve the performance of your parts. Our team will work with you to determine your part’s coating requirements including non-stick, abrasion resistant, corrosion or rust resistant, dry lubricated, or food grade. We coat parts from small manufacturing companies to major OEM’s including Case New Holland, Bobcat, Raymond Corporation, and Price Industries. We apply high-performance specialty coatings including:
OUR RFQ PROCESS FOR SUCCESS Receive the Casting RFQ Understanding the request Identify the previous Pain Points DFM with Customer(s) Our Engineers do a process Map Develop Best Cost Present Solution to customer for WOW moment Receive Project AwardBuild tooling – weekly updates Make Internal Samples Verify all requirements are Met Provide PPAP Package to customer Conclusion:Samples made correctly; Project is on-time as promised Customer is happy
Design for ManufacturabilityMetal Casting Series Design for Manufacturability is the engineering practice of designing products in such a way that they are easy to manufacture. The concept exists in almost all engineering disciplines but the implementation differs widely depending on the manufacturing technology. DFM describes the process of designing or engineering a product in order to facilitate the manufacturing process in order to reduce its manufacturing costs. DFM will allow potential problems to be fixed in the design phase, which is the least expensive place to address them. Other factors can affect the manufacturability, such as material, the form of the raw material, dimensional tolerances, and secondary processing such as finishing and machining.
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