Integrated Low-Volume Production Solutions
Enhanced Low-Volume Manufacturing
Specially designed for projects that require tens to hundreds of precision-crafted parts that maintain dimensional and aesthetic quality, with production methods that thrive on high-quality and speed in delivery.
- Are there frequent changes in your parts throughout the production process?
- Are you in need of quantities starting from 100 pieces or more?
- Do you anticipate requiring up to 50,000 shots per injection molding tool?
Integrated Low-Volume Production Solutions
We believe in the power of precision, speed, and inventiveness to transform the landscape of production systems, while maintaining ITAR accreditation parts, and ISO certified methods of production.
Dedicated Project Managers
Get direct access to our local and global capabilities, along with a dedicated project manager for personalized support in your language and time zone.
Continuous Team Growth
Our 'Global Technical Exchange Program' enables a steady exchange of knowledge between our colleagues, promoting the constant sharing of insights, and expanding our expertise and innovation in manufacturing.
Affordable Tooling Costs
Experience a reduction in tooling costs with no requirement for minimum orders, perfect for limited volume production, and functional customer-ready parts.
Flexible Design Iterations
Benefit from our Design-Centric Methodology (DCM) that accommodates your design iteration learnings into streamlined prototypes, reducing costs and overall production time.
fast Access to Emerging Markets
Stay ahead of the competition with shortened production lead times, enabling faster product development and market delivery of your unique parts.
Discover integrated low-volume production with ARRK. Our patented tooling blend of advanced vacuum casting and strategic injection molding ensure top-quality parts, no matter the volume.
Advanced Vacuum Casting Tooling (AVCT)
Leveraging our proprietary manufacturing system, ARRK ensures consistent dimensional and aesthetic controls. This advanced methodology enables us to produce low-volume quantities at production accuracy, maintaining stringent quality across multiple molds.
* Raw material / Resin dependent
Major design changes allowed
Our process is flexible and accommodates major design (mold) changes after every 30 shots*, allowing for adaptability and improvement to ensure the end product meets your specific needs.
Create based on specific mold methods
Our advanced production process is adaptable and can shift to accommodate various molding methods, providing us with the flexibility to best suit your project's specific requirements.
Competitor's molds are limited
Unlike other providers whose vacuum casting molds yield only 25 consistent parts of lower quality, our methods ensure a larger output with maintained consistency and superior quality.
Produce parts with undercuts
Thanks to our innovative technology, we can produce complex parts with undercuts without the need for drafting, ensuring high precision and quality for more intricate designs.
No Minimum Order Quantity
We don't impose minimum orders, whether you require one unit, 200 or 1,000, we are committed to delivering a consistent level of quality prototypes.
Parts with Complex Design or Geometry
If your design or part geometry is not suited for plastic injection or injection molding tooling, our process flexibility and experienced team can create an alternative solution to ensure successful runs.
Suited to Your Unique Project Demands
Advanced Vacuum Casting Tooling specifics
Get in-depth insights on how AVCT skillfully manages tool amortization into components, and the dynamic balance between competitive over-molding using a wide selection of prototyping materials, all tailored to provide cost-effective solutions for your individual project requirements.
Cost
- Initial cost improvement
- Tool amortization into parts
- Balance between tooling cost and parts price
- Competitive over-mold using base core (Metal, plastic or any other materials)
Design Freedom
- Complex parts
- Undercuts
- No draft needed
- Thin, thick or hallow parts
- Part sections and fabrication
- Over-molded, threaded, limiter, and custom inserts
- Max. Part Size in a single shot 1,500 mm or 59.06in
- Max. Part Size sectioned/fabricated 2,000 mm or 78.74in
- Min. Feature Size 0.5 mm
- Min. Wall Thickness 1 mm
- Tolerance 0.3% per Inch
Materials
- Wide selection of plastics, resins, and rubbers
- Elastic, rigid clear, and tinted to any color
- Impact resistance
- High temperature
- Fire retardant UL-Rated
- FDA certified
- Bio-compatible
Production & Finishing
- Acrylic tool (200 units)
- Epoxy tool (100 units)
- Silicon tool (25 units)
- Aluminum, Combined silicon mold, Stack molding, Gang Molding
- Rubberized, and conductive paint in any color
- Custom masking
- Complex textures
- Screen printing, Color Transfer, High polish or Gloss
- Chrome plating
- EMI Shielding
Quality Control
- In-Process inspection
- Templates, fixtures, gage go-no-go and assembly
- Critical dimension inspection reports
- 1st Article inspection report
- Color matching inspection and release (Pantone & Colorimeter)
- Certificate of Conformance (COC)
- Certificate of Materials (COM)
- Packaging process validation
Packaging & Shipping
- Normal, expedited, and urgent delivery
- Custom labeling
- Bar Coding
- Part Serialization
- Lot/Batch number sequencing
- Part and Revision numbers
- Set Pre-fitting: Assuring contours and gap between parts, and all components/parts are labeled as a set (sets)
Seeking answers or further details for your low-volume venture? Get in touch with our skilled engineers for professional advice and tailored solutions.
Strategic Injection Molding Tooling (SIMT)
Harness the power of our SIMT manufacturing method, crafted with precision from pre-hardened steel capable of up to 50,000 shots*. Unlike typical aluminum molds, we offer polish capabilities up to SPI-A3 at no additional cost or time. Explore how our tooling system can effectively bridge initial production stages while full production molds are under construction.
* Raw material / Resin dependent
Matched for Uncertain Production Volumes
Navigate through projects with uncertain future production volumes seamlessly. Trust in our robust prototype molds to guide you through the initial production stages.
Prolonged Tool Life
Stand apart with SIMT extended tool life, capable of up to 50,000 shots*. That’s a fivefold improvement compared to the 10,000 shots guaranteed by typical low-volume tooling.
Simplified Tool Revisions
Benefit from the flexibility of our stainless tooling. Made from easily weldable and insertable steel, these molds are ideal for projects where design alterations might be necessary along the way.
VIP Project Management
Benefit from a dedicated PM (one-point of contact) who is well-versed in your project goals, available in your time zone, and communicates in your language. This allows for seamless integration with ARRK's diverse range of press sizes, ranging from 100Ton to 1,000Ton. (Design model: John Gonzalez. Prototype: Reymundo Cortez. Injection Molding: Mike Reed).
Develop via DFM & Moldflow
When faced with complex design scenarios or geometries, our Design for Manufacturability (DFM) and Moldflow reports come into play. They enable our proficient team to successfully navigate through manufacturing challenges, ensuring your design aspirations meet production realities.
Your Gateway into Extended Production
Strategic Injection Molding Tooling features
Where Program Managers with over 40 years of tooling and injection molding expertise meets comprehensive client support in English, Spanish, and Japanese. No matter your time zone, our SIMT team will ensure a seamless and efficient process every step of the way.
VIP Program Management
- Over 40-year Tooling & Injection Molding Expertise per PM
- English, Spanish, and Japanese fluent
- Eastern, Central, Mountain, and Pacific Standard Time, we got you covered
Tool Design
- DFM Reports
- DFMA Reports
- Moldflow Reports
- Full Mold Designs
Materials
- Customer Specific
- Wide variety of Thermoplastics
- Thermosets
Production & Finishing
- ARRK owned Factories or Certified Partners
- ARRK Family Press sizes from 100Ton to 1000Ton
- Two Shot Molding
- Over-molding
- Extrusion Molding
- Printing (Pad & Silkscreen)
- Painting
- Chrome plating
- Powder coating
- Assembly
- Ultrasonic welding
- Heat staking
- Secondary post-molding machining
Quality Control
- ISO 9001
- Full Production Part Approval Process (PPAP)
- Certificate of Conformance (COC)
- Full dimensional inspection reports
Packaging & Shipping
- Normal, expedited, and urgent delivery
- Custom labeling
- Bar Coding
- Part Serialization
- Lot/Batch number sequencing
- Part and Revision numbers
Kickstart your injection molding adventure with ARRK. Our proficient team will lead the way, ensuring effortless project execution.
Frequently Asked Questions
Some quick FAQs before we talk.
Yes, ISO 9001:2015 certification for rigorous quality management standards.
Yes, adhering to ITAR requirements for safeguarding sensitive information.
Strategic confidentiality agreements (NDA) and robust data protection measures in place.
Detail material type, finish, and any special requirements when submitting a quote.
Align project timeline with manufacturing lead times for efficient delivery.
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