A brief overview of MET Plastics' successful transfer of a complex, multi-process part for a medical OEM, that was dropped by the original molder. Be sure to visit the MET Plastics website for more.
2. Medical OEM
Unexpectedly dropped by original molder
In need of new molder to take on multi-process
complex part
Needed a quick transition to avoid a break in
production
3. Gas Assist Injection Molding
Insert Molding of a Metal Tube
Overmolding of an Elastomer Grip
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PLEXITY
4. Gas Assist Sequencing Operation
Original molds designed to fit the presses of
original molder.
Getting the mold substrate running required
custom built equipment.
Lead time to get custom built equipment exceeded already
compressed lead time.
5. SOLUTION: MET PLASTICS IN-HOUSE TOOLING
Build the custom equipment in-house.
Make modifications to mold tooling to
accommodate MET's presses.
8. 3 YEARS LATER
MET Plastics has provided
AFTER THE TRANSFER
Reduction in quality issues
MET has shown to be a low maintenance supplier
by reacting quickly to regular, unanticipated
changes in demand for the product
9. Visit our website to learn more about MET Plastics' capabilities and markets served.
www.metplastics.com
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