Headquartered in Gardner, MA, Mack Prototype specializes in complex prototyping and low-volume production for the consumer, defense, energy, industrial, medical, and robotic industries. From urethane casting to injection molding, Mack Prototype can create various parts and products with custom molding services.
Cast Urethane Molding
Cast urethane molding is one of the oldest manufacturing processes that uses a master pattern and temporary rubber mold to cast thermoset polyurethane materials. This process is typically ideal for large batches of prototypes or low volume production parts, ranging from one to hundreds of pieces. For companies looking to explore this method for West Hartford, Connecticut area custom molding, the benefits include:
- Saves on tooling costs for low volume production parts.
- Hundreds of materials are available depending on the specific application.
- Parts can be made to match specific colors and textures by molding in or with post-processing with finish and paint.
Injection Molding
For customers looking for higher volumes of parts, injection molding may be the right option for custom molding in or near West Hartford, Connecticut. With injection molding, typical volumes range from 100 to 50,000 parts per year, this method is well-suited for low-volume production of complex small- to medium-sized parts for medical, industrial, defense, and consumer markets. Once the mold has been produced, parts are able to be rapidly produced from a wide range of materials such as ABS, PC, and high-performance plastics like Carbon Fiber Filled, Glass Filled, Ultem™, PEEK, and PPSU (Radel™).
If you’re in need of custom molding near West Hartford, Connecticut, Mack Prototype is ready to help you select the right options for your prototype or part. For over 20 years, we’ve worked to produce prototypes and production parts quickly from various methods and our goal is to find the best manufacturing solution for your product budget, timeline, design, and part requirements. Contact us today to learn more about our services.