Identifying when to replace injection moulding tooling can be tricky. Specific issues that arise in the process can provide an early warning and learning to recognise them can be a more effective way to proceed than sticking to hard and fast timescales.
That said, a regular maintenance schedule is the most straightforward means to ensure any potential problems are pinpointed and dealt with. This can improve the performance of tools while lengthening their effective service life.
There are several indicators that your moulding tool may need some attention or might potentially need replacing.
If there is a sudden rise in rejected PPM (parts per million) in a manufacturing process that has previously been trouble-free, this is typically due to tool conditions that could be temporarily repaired but might subsequently fail.
Regular breakdowns and tools that demand more maintenance leading to increased downtime are key indicators it might be reaching the end of its life. This can make satisfying orders more challenging, with increased lead times for tool repairs.
Rising costs will often accompany maintenance and associated charges incurred from downtime, scrap rates, labour, and returns.
Mould tools can be costly to replace, so being alert to potential problems can save you a significant amount of money. The earlier you identify any issues with your tooling, the easier it is to have them repaired. Ignoring problems can mean the tool in question is in danger of failing or might not be able to be repaired adequately.
At Skar, we provide a comprehensive tool repair and maintenance service to help ensure your tools keep working as expected and that you don’t suffer unnecessary downtime. Our repair service is efficient, detail-oriented, and significantly cheaper than replacing a tool that has been allowed to wear out completely.
Our extensively equipped workshop and experienced team are always on hand to tackle any issues you might encounter. We can work quickly and accurately to ensure your tools are as good as new in no time at all. Whatever the origin of your tools, we aim to ensure they’re repaired and back in action as quickly as possible.
As well as repairs and complete reconditioning, we can also carry out regular maintenance allowing us to identify and tackle any potential issues before they have a chance to become a significant problem.
For further enquiries or more detailed information please call us on 01473 828000 or email us at sales@skar.co.uk