A packaging injection molder was not able to meet customer demand with their limited capacity. Next Chapter added a conformal cooled core insert that reduced cycle times and increased production capacity by nearly half, expanding the company’s capabilities and increasing customer satisfaction.
Production Issues:
- Limited capacity of 38MM / yr
- Customer Demands of 50MM /yr
- Minimum 30% reduction in C/T to meet customer demand
Additive Tooling Solutions:
- Conformal Cooled Core Insert
- Cooled Gate Area
- Drop In Replacement
Results:
- 35% Reduction in Cycle Time
- Increased Capacity by 14MM units
- $365,000 Savings / Year Per Mold
- Over 25 million shots to date
