We know each customers requirements and specifications can be completely different, however we do know that generally most immediate questions about moulded plastic products fit within a few options as can be seen below. If you don’t see the answer you are looking for, we have a team ready to answer your queries and ensure you get the correct component or product for your project.
Why choose AMS Technical Plastics as my plastic injection moulder?
AMS are experts in designing and producing plastic parts. Our design and engineering team are on hand to provide personal attention to your project. We aim to be flexible to accommodate our customers constantly changing schedules and provide outstanding customer service to concur with our ISO 9001:2015 and ISO 14001:2004 certified quality systems and procedures. We are a turnkey solution and look forward to helping our customers overcome challenges in bringing their product to market the right way the first time.
What information do I need for a quote?
Please email any 2D or 3D CAD data available, along with quantity required, time scale & materials (if known). Our technical team can assist in product design, process suitability & choice of plastics.
What if CAD data is not available?
Should CAD data be unavailable, we will require a sample part or drawing of the component. Where necessary, we can advise product design and polymer selection. Our technical team can provide a consultancy service at your request.
What type of secondary or assembly options do you perform?
AMS is your one-stop shop plastic injection moulder. We provide a turnkey manufacturing solution with automated or manual assembly, packaging and cleaning. In addition, we partner with other local companies who perform additional services such as printing or plating which you may require to bring your product to market quickly and efficiently.
Can AMS run an existing tool?/ Can I send my existing injection mould to AMS?
Yes. AMS engineers will help facilitate the move of the mould from its current location, qualify the mould and can make repairs at our sister company, ADM Precision Tools Ltd, to help ensure you achieve the quality standards you anticipate.
What design software do you use?
Our design team are able to use CAD-CAM software including Solidworks, Catia, AutoCAD, MasterCAM, and Unigraphics.
Prototyping – we use SLS and SLA machines to sculpt models that look and feel like the real thing.
What materials can you work with?
We work with a wide variety of materials, a base list would be the following:
Acetal, Ionomers, Polypropylene (Homopolymer and Copolymer), L.L.D.P, Acrylic, P.E.T (Rynite), Stryene: High and Medium Impact, P.P.O, A.B.S, Nylon 6, Low Density Polyethylene, P.V.C, A.S.A, Nylon 66, High Density Polyethylene, S.A.N, Acxetate (C.A.B), Thermoplastic Resin (T.P.R), Thermoplastic Rubber, T.P.X, E.V.A, Polycarbonate, Polyurethane.
What accreditations do you hold?
AMS Technical Plastics are a ISO 9001 & ISO 14001 accredited company able to offer a high quality comprehensive plastic injection moulding service – moulding from small batch to large volume production in a wide range of polymers.
Not sure what you need or how to produce it?
Don’t worry, our team can help!
Our design team are able to use a huge variety of CAD-CAM software, and use SLS and SLA machines to sculpt models that look and feel like the real thing. All of our machining can use a range of materials from Polypropylene to Thermoplastic Rubber. All of this supplied by a company that is able to offer a high quality comprehensive plastic injection moulding service at ISO 9001 & ISO 14001 standards.