The Datwyler team offers precision molding made possible by world-class mold-making operations and dedicated engineers and technicians with decades of expertise who use the latest software and machining technologies to produce molds designed for quality and efficiency:
Speed Time to Manufacturing
- Production quality design and mold materials are used during the prototyping process
- 5-axis CNC (Computerized Numerical Control) machining cuts lead times by reducing multiple set-ups and fixtures for more difficult cores and cavities
- CNC Swiss turning/milling with up to 9-axis capability, eliminates secondary operations and produces unparalleled achievements for tight tolerance detailed core pins and components
- CNC sinker and wire EDM (Electrical Discharge Machining) turns your unique product geometry to actuality
- High Speed 3-axis CNC machining rivals RMA F2 surface finish, eliminating the need to hand polish
- Ultra-precision surface grinding capability achieving finish of 8 microinches for perfect shutoffs
Eliminate Defects Prior to Manufacturing
- Mold flow simulation software designed and calibrated specifically for individual rubber compounds, is used during mold design to ensure proper placement of fill gates and vents. Proven to find and correct defects before manufacturing, this same software offers the advantage of establishing the process parameters, including temperature, pressure and time for the molding cycle
- Industry-leading CAM (computer-aided-manufacturing) software, used by each technician to program the CNC equipment, ensures every custom molded rubber component gets special attention for fit and finish
Increase Mold Longevity
- Longevity is increased by using high grade materials, specialized heat treating and coating processes and wasteless/flashless tooling which allows inserts to be replaced without building a new mold
Streamline the Process
- Proprietary tracking software streamlines the process from sales launch through PPAP. This one-of-a-kind software not only increases speed and efficiency, it also enhances communications throughout the company, holding project stakeholders accountable for every step of the mold build process.
