Custom Mold Manufacturing

Custom Molding Manufacturing is Art and Science.

State-of-the-art technology, such as 3D CAD, is an integral part of managing part design. Just because a CAD system offers design capability, does not mean that the design of the geometry is right for a quality mold. It takes seasoned tooling engineers to spot trouble areas and to modify designs to achieve the functionality needed for the part. Catching issues before a mold is made can save a lot of time and money.

Making an custom injection mold can be done in many different ways. Some are inclined to cut corners to reduce costs in the short term, only to find that the total cost of ownership is greater over the life of the injection mold. At Ferriot, we have the customers’ interests in mind, and we have molds built to proven standards that incorporate durability, functionality, and cost-effectiveness over the life of the mold.

For us, it’s about accountability

Our productivity as a manufacturer and our ability to turn out superior products depends on ideal mold designs.

Ferriot engineers, in this case, helped set in motion a new course for the production of gasoline pumps. We invite you to push us. In one such case, an original equipment manufacturer (OEM) of gas pumps challenged us to convert a metal part at the boot of a gasoline nozzle into a thermoplastic component. Ferriot engineers helped develop an innovative plastic alternative that resists gas vapors, allowing the OEM to save money without sacrificing functionality.

Call us with your innovative ideas for transforming — and economizing — the products and equipment of tomorrow. As one of the early engagement companies in plastic mold making and production, we have been on many pioneering journeys to assist OEMs in bringing new products to market.

From the Ferriot Blog

Designing Plastic Kiosk Enclosures That Hold Up In the Field Read Blog

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Whether it’s a softer-textured finish for easy handling in a hospital operating room, or a new kind of shingle that withstands 200-mile-an-hour winds, Ferriot’s engineers create the “what if” products that change consumer experiences with custom mold.

About the Custom Mold Manufacturing Process at Ferriot

At Ferriot, the entire custom mold making process is a collaborative effort, from design to production readiness. How you design a mold, build it and test it determines the foundational strength of the entire manufacturing process.

Ferriot also offers maximum flexibility because we draw on a global network of mold makers. With a wide range of capabilities within our talent pool, we match each job to the right skill set for each mold design, whether simple or complex. Each mold ships back to Ferriot for a final inspection.

In almost every product, it invariably seems there are a few challenging part designs. Yet those one or two challenging pieces can make the difference between mediocrity and excellence — both in the functionality and manufacturability of a finished product with consistently desirable results.

FAQ

What is mold flow analysis?
Mold Flow Analysis (MFA) is a crucial aspect of the injection molding process. It involves simulating the flow of plastic material within a mold to predict and optimize the behavior of the material during the injection molding process.

Size matters. Material properties matter. And fine distinctions make the difference.

Once again, the secret ingredient is the hand of a skilled engineer who tends to the details from inception to production.

We hope you’ll want to learn more about the engineering experience at Ferriot, where workers on the factory floor average 20 years of production experience.

Call us at any stage of product development. Ferriot can help take innovation to market. Or Ferriot can assume the production of parts and pieces when events require a transfer to a new manufacturing partner.

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Case Studies

Seamless Tool Transfers: How Ferriot Helped Ensure Uninterrupted Production for SRG Global Inc.

SRG team members were not only seeking a reliable injection molder, but one that could manage the intricacies of the mold transfer portion of the program with minimal disruption.

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Finishing Operations for Fluid-Injection Pumps

As a full-service contract manufacturer, Ferriot is capable of a wide variety of services to the customer. Learn how a medical OEM selected Ferriot for full-service sourcing and assembly of components for fluid-injection pumps.

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Finishing Operations for Wheelchair Components

Lead times can be problematic if not managed correctly. We’ll show you how we worked with a medical device OEM to shorten lead times on parts and components for wheelchairs, and gain greater efficiencies.

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How can we help?

Ferriot’s experienced engineers are here to guide you through every critical step in your injection molding journey, from concept to completion.