Injection Moulding Design Feasibility: What Happens Before We Cut Metal?
A plastic part may look simple… they rarely are. When a customer sends an injection moulding enquiry to Dudley Associates, it can arrive in many different forms. Sometimes it is a complete CAD model with 2D drawings, material information and annual volumes. Sometimes it is a prototype. Sometimes it is a sketch. Sometimes it is […]
Injection Moulding vs Fabricated Plastic Parts: When Tooling Becomes the Smarter Commercial Decision
When does fabrication stop making commercial sense? Fabrication is sometimes the right place to start. For early prototypes, very low-volume parts, large flat panels or one-off assemblies, cutting, machining, bonding and manually assembling plastic components can be quick, practical and relatively low-risk. You can test an idea without committing to production tooling. You can adjust […]
Getting Creative with Turnaround Sprues and Family Tooling
How Turnaround Sprues and Family Tooling Reduced 9 Injection Mould Tools to Just 3 For low-volume injection moulding projects, tooling costs can quickly become the biggest barrier to production. This is especially true when multiple components are required, each with relatively low annual demand. Recently, we worked with a customer who needed nine different injection […]
A Fresh Approach to Manufacturing: How Dudley Associates Benefits from Being Part of Uncomplicated Group
“The Flexibility of a Specialist Moulder. The Resilience of a Larger Manufacturing Group” The Plastic Injection Moulding sector has always faced change. Today, however, that change feels faster than ever. Rising costs, shifting customer expectations, evolving technologies and increasing pressure on supply chains mean that standing still is no longer an option. At Dudley Associates, […]
“I’ve Got a Product Design That Needs Moulding… Now What?”
A Practical Guide to Turning an Idea into a Manufactured Injection Moulded Product You might have a CAD model. You may have refined the geometry. You might even have a prototype sitting on your desk. Or sometimes, you haven’t even got that far yet. Sometimes it starts with nothing more than a sketch, a […]
The History of Plastic Injection Moulding in the UK
Plastic Injection moulding, a pivotal technology in the production of plastic parts, has a rich history in the United Kingdom. Here’s an overview of its development and impact: The Early Developments of Plastic Injection Moulding – 1850s: The roots of injection moulding can be traced back to the mid-19th century. In the UK, the industrial […]
Precision Mould Tooling, Enhancing Plastic Injection Moulding, Precision and Efficiency
Precision Mould Tooling, Enhancing Plastic Injection Moulding, Precision and Efficiency Introduction: Precision mould tooling is a critical aspect of achieving high-quality and efficient plastic injection moulding processes. The design and fabrication of precision mould tools ensure the accuracy, repeatability, and dimensional stability of the final plastic components. In this blog, we will explore the significance […]
The Advantages and Benefits of Injection Moulding
The Advantages and Benefits of Injection Moulding In this blog we will discuss The Advantages and Benefits of Plastic Injection Moulding. Industries today are constantly evolving, and the manufacturing sector is no exception. With the advent of new technologies, the manufacturing process has become more efficient, faster and cost-effective. One such technology that has revolutionized […]
Dudley Associates A ‘One-Stop-Shop’ For Your Plastic Injection Moulding & Toolmaking Requirements
Let’s talk about ‘Why Us?’ We are an owner-managed business with the owners actively involved on a day-to-day basis. With over 30 years’ of experience, Dudley Associates can meet all of your precision mould tooling and plastic injection moulding needs. We provide an all-encompassing service that satisfies all requirements. We have tremendous client retention and […]
Throwback Thursday ⏮ Plastic Injection Moulding & Tooling in the Marine Industry
Throwback Thursday ⏮ Back in 2008, our partnership with Native Oyster Network began when we were asked to design and develop a cage capable of restricting, or inhibiting, bacteria and barnacle growth. So we got to work! Specifically, we were asked to develop a plastic that had hydrophobic properties so that when the tide went […]
