6 min read·30 August 2023·By CAM Resources Team
Precision mold components are non-negotiable for shaping high-quality end products. But they're also a meaningful cost line item. Here are four practical strategies to balance quality and cost when sourcing them.
What are precision mold components?
Mold components are the specialised parts inside a mold — ejector pins, sleeves, core pins, inserts and more — typically made from tool steel or carbide so they can withstand the high temperatures and pressures of injection molding.
Four strategies for quality at the right price
A practical playbook our customers tend to follow:
- Material selection — go beyond price and weigh strength, environmental resistance and tool life. Cheap materials become expensive when they fail.
- Accuracy and tolerance — strict specifications reduce defects and rework downstream and keep customer satisfaction high
- Proper maintenance — regular upkeep prevents breakdowns and extends tool life
- Supplier selection — reliable vendors deliver consistent quality, on time, with fewer surprises
What CAM Resources brings to the table
We compete on five differentiators that customers tell us matter most:
- A skilled, experienced workforce
- Customer-centred service with multilingual support
- Reliable on-time delivery
- Advanced EDM and CAD/CAM technologies
- Rigorous quality control protocols
