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Complete Facility for Thermo-Forming
and High-Tech Pressure Forming
 S.O.S
has available state-of-the-art custom injection molding
services to customers nationwide. We specialize in tight-tolerance
injection molding of engineering-grade thermoplastic resins,
but we don’t consider ourselves just a custom injection
molder. We offer a full range of engineering and injection
molding services from product concept through design, tool
build, production, finishing, assembly, packaging, and shipping.
 S.O.S
has available a wide array of press sizes ranging from 30
tons to 1500 tons of clamping force. Processing technologies
include gas assist injection molding, insert molding, and
in-mold decorating. Part finishing capabilities include
sonic welding, spin welding, hot plate welding, silk-screening
and pad printing. We have the flexibility and experience
to tailor this "one stop shopping" capability
to your specific business needs.
 S.O.S.
is fully EDI capable, supporting all versions of ASC-X12
and EDIFACT. Over 65% of customer transactions were handled
electronically last year. We make it easy for you to do
business.
S.O.S.
has become one of the leading injection molders in North
American by offering a broad array of molding, automation
and assembly capabilities to a variety of demanding market
segments including Lawn & Garden equipment, ATVs, Snowmobiles,
Appliances, Consumer Electronics, Automotive, Medical Devices,
and Business Equipment.
| Molding
Equipment |
Molding
Equipment
Total number of presses: 43
Horizontal: 42
Vertical: 1
Rotary Shuttle: 1
Electric: 7
Size range: 30 to 1500 ton, .9 - 232 oz. shot
size
Robot equipped: Pick & place, 6 axis
Average press age 7 years
100% hopper dryer equipped |
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| Molding
Processes |
Injection
molding
Overmolding
Insert molding
Gas assist
In-mold decorating
Structural foam
Thinwall molding
Long fiber molding
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| Assembly
Processes |
Hot
plate welding
Vibration welding
Silkscreening
Heat transfer
Hot rolling
Spin welding
Vapor clean room
Pad printing
Hot stamping
Sonic welding
Assemby and Kitting |
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| Certifications |
ISO
9002 (April, 1994)
QS9000 (August, 1998)
ISO 9001:2000 (January, 2003) |
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| Quality |
100
% computer integrated monitoring and controlling
manufacturing system utilizing HUNKAR
Lab
Auto inspection-coordinate measuring machines
Melt flow analysis capability
% moisture analyzer
Color spectrophotometer
Impact Tester
Systems
Statistical process control
Capability studies
Quality manuals
PPM measurement
Zero defect initiative |
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| Tooling |
Extensive
tool maintenance program for new tools and takeover
tools
Mold makers available 24 hours a day for tool
revisions and repairs |
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| Engineering |
Early
involvement engineering available for product
design, moldability, material selection
Project engineers assigned to every program
Computer hardware system used - Windows NT/Unix
CAD software system - Pro Engineer™
Mold flow analyses |
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| Automation |
Secondary
operations
Assembly
Decorating
Material Handling
Packaging
Stacking
Palletizing
Part removal & orientation
Degating
Error proofing
Inspection |
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| Materials
Experience(Thermoplastics) |
Engineering
resins
Commodity resins
Color concentrates
60% of resins used are engineering grade; 14 million
total pounds used annually. |
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| Additional
Information |
Bar
coding available
Schedule sharing with customers
In-house training programs including operator
certifications, managerial and professional development
Customer training seminars offering Injection
Molding Basics, Advanced Molding Technology, Automation
& Robots, Engineering Support & Program Management
EDI transmission capabilities
Dedicated work cells |
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Pressure
Forming: A Valuable Technique
for Industrial Parts
It
is producing parts with injection-molded quality without
the high tooling cost, long lead times, or production-run
requirements of injection molding. Here's a look at what
pressure forming is and what it can do for you.
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Pressure
forming is proving to be a valuable technique for
manufacturers of housing for computers, business machines,
and other electrical equipment. It is enabling them
to get parts to market quickly that have the look
of injection molding, without the lead times or the
tooling expense. It can provide the structural integrity,
aesthetics, and design flexibility usually found only
in injection molded parts.
- Save
up to 80% of tooling expenses
- Cost
effective production runs
- Ideal
for short runs
- Reduce
inventory on scheduled parts
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- Tooling turn
around in 6 weeks
- Production
can begin in 8 weeks
| Advantages
of Pressure Forming |
- Parts are
attractive and durable
- Sharp definition
- Consistent
part dimensions
- High-tech
product look
- Tight corner
radii
- Zero or negative
draft angles, undercuts
- Wide range
of mold textures and painting options
- Economical
design conversion from other processes
- Consistent
repeatability on production runs
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