937.299.2782 Home About Us Contact Us RFQ OVER 50 YEARS OF CUSTOM MOLDING EXPERTISE Capabilities Markets Served Projects Resources CUSTOM TOOLING Previous Next Some of the finest toolmakers in the country are located in Dayton, Ohio. For 53 years, C & M Rubber Co. has worked with many toolmakers to produce high quality and durable tooling. The tools range from a simple o-rings to parts consisting of sophisticated, geometrical curves with challenging dimensional tolerances. Ultimately, our customers enjoy the benefit of our years of tooling and molding experience by incorporating our proprietary know-how into their tooling. These unique techniques contribute to a dimensionally true part that costs less to mold and process into a finished part. The best news is we can accomplish all of this within budget and on time. PROTOTYPE LEAD TIME As a general rule, discounting cueing delays as a result of heavy job scheduling demand and depending upon geometric complexity, a single cavity prototype can be completed in as few as 15 days. To minimize delivery disappointment, it is recommended that a date is established prior to “cutting steel”. PRODUCTION TOOL LEAD TIME As a general rule, it is recommended that you allow at least 75 days and sometimes 90 days for production tool completion. If you are looking at constructing a liquid injection mold, lead times can range from 90 to 120 days due to the tight tolerances required for successful tool performance. There are many factors that affect tooling delivery, including: The geometric complexity of the molded part is a prominent factor in the lead-time required to complete a mold (tool). Some molded shapes require complex, multi-stage cutting and the use of sophisticated CNC machines to create the finished product. The higher the cavity count, the longer it will take to complete a mold. The closer the dimensional tolerances, the longer the lead-time will be. Dimensional changes processed after steel cutting has commenced will extend the lead-time and may require abandoning the current tooling project and starting over. VIEW ALL CAPABILITIES REQUEST A QUOTE CUSTOM TOOLING CAPABILITIES Max. Tooling Dimension 24" W x 24"D Max. Tooling Height 2" to 7" Range Preferred Composition Unalloyed Tool Steel - Production & Prototype Max. Cavity Count Determining Factors: Part Size & Target Piece Price Mold Types Compression, Transfer and Liquid Injection Mold (LIM) Mold Configurations Single Cavity Prototype, Sleeve Prototype Mold Single Layer Production or Book Mold Production De-Molding Cavity Treatments Polished, Matte, Titanium/Nickel & PTFE/Nickel Shrink Factor 2.5% to 3.5% - part size, thickness, specific application environment, mold type and raw material will influence final shrink percentage used. Preferred Drawing Software - Autodesk Inventor Compatible with PDF Files, JPG, TIF, and Most Major Drawing Standards, 3D Models in STP, Igis, and Inventor. Lead Times Tool geometry, complexity, cutting method (mechanical, EDM, plasma) & specified tolerances are all factors in lead time. Planning allocates 4-6 weeks for average tool creation. Also factor in the time necessary to qualify the tool for dimensional accuracy, form, fit and finish in your assembly. QUALITY ASSURANCE Engineering Support Tooling Design Review & Creation w/Autodesk Inventor 2009 Statistical Process Control Material Selection Consultation & Recommendation UL & NSF Application Assistance/Submission C & M RUBBER CO. 414 Littell Ave. Dayton, OH 45419 937.299.2782 937.299.2790 Email us LINKS Home Privacy Policy Terms of Service Sitemap © 2021 C & M Rubber Co. All Rights Reserved Site created by Thomas Marketing Services