Mould Sourcing is a complicated process. The reason being, you are making a one-time decision in the lifespan of a mould. If the mould sourcing and maintenance strategy are not right, it could decrease the lifespan of the mould and cause major losses.
A trusted mould sourcing partner can optimize the mould sourcing process by helping you gain access to the right mould tiers, and save costs without compromising on quality. The ideal mould sourcing partner will also assist you with optimizing mould maintenance costs.
This is where Interplast’s Mould Sourcing services come in. We help you create premium custom moulds based on your requirements. With the execution of our six-step mould sourcing process, we will help you select the best mould makers and provide you with blanket maintenance contracts to ensure the moulds last longer and their production cycle time is enhanced.
The Interplast Solution
Listed below is our six-step mould sourcing process that will ensure you receive the supreme quality moulds that are highly optimized.
1) Selection of Mould Makers Internal/ External: We help you select trusted and renowned mould makers from India or abroad, depending on your product range.
2) Tools Evaluation: After shortlisting a few mould makers, we run a tools evaluation check to make sure the tools that create the moulds offer high precision. Leave it to us to ensure the quality is not compromised.
3) Mould Design Evaluation: We check the mould design at every stage and get it rectified for the desired product quality and output efficiency.
4) Mould Testing/Qualification: Once the moulds are ready, we carry out intricate mould tests that are split into 3-4 phases, depending on the technicality of the moulds.
5) Moulding Installation: We assist the client for the first run if required.
6) Mould Optimization: Lastly, we optimize the mould to lower the cycle time and ensure maximum productivity.
Advantage of Mould Sourcing :
- Gain access to reputed mould makers around the world
- Advanced tools evaluation check for optimum quality
- Intricate mould testing to ensure the mould lasts longer
- Save on labor and installation costs
- Optimize mould maintenance costs
- Reduce cycle time