Coordinate Measuring Machines (CMM) are an essential tool in our plastic injection tool shop at HH Plastics, playing a critical role in ensuring the precision and quality of our moulds and parts. Here’s why CMM is so vital and how we leverage it in our operations:
1. Unmatched Precision in Tooling
In plastic injection moulding, the accuracy of the mould directly affects the quality of the final part. Even the smallest deviation can lead to defects, affecting everything from fit to function. Our CMM allows us to measure complex geometries with micron-level precision, ensuring that every tool we produce meets the exact specifications required for high-quality moulding.
2. Quality Assurance and Consistency
CMM is central to our quality assurance process. By precisely measuring the dimensions of our tools and components, we can detect and correct any discrepancies early on, ensuring consistency across production runs. This capability is particularly important when producing parts for industries like automotive and aerospace, where exacting standards are non-negotiable.
3. Streamlining the Manufacturing Process
Using CMM, we can quickly verify the accuracy of our tools during the manufacturing process. This reduces the need for rework, saving time and resources while maintaining our high standards of quality. It also allows us to make adjustments on the fly, ensuring that our production process is as efficient as possible.
4. Supporting Complex Geometries
As product designs become increasingly complex, the need for precise measurement tools becomes even more critical. Our CMM can handle intricate geometries that would be challenging or impossible to measure with traditional tools. This capability ensures that we can meet the demands of modern, sophisticated designs, providing our clients with the innovation they expect.
How We Use CMM at HH Plastics
- Tool Calibration: We use CMM to calibrate our moulds, verifying that each cavity, insert, and feature aligns with the design specifications.
- In-Process Inspection: During the tool-making process, CMM checks are performed to monitor accuracy and make necessary adjustments.
- Final Validation: Before any tool is approved for production, it undergoes a final CMM inspection to ensure it meets all dimensional and geometric tolerances.
- Part Inspection: Beyond tooling, we also use CMM to inspect first-off parts from new moulds, ensuring they meet all required specifications before mass production begins.
At HH Plastics, CMM is more than just a tool—it’s a cornerstone of our commitment to quality and precision. By integrating CMM into our operations, we ensure that every tool and part we produce not only meets but exceeds industry standards, delivering excellence to our clients every time.
