FAQ AKF PLASTICS

Yes, we build injection moulds in-house but we also source injection moulds worldwide. More information about the construction of moulds can be found here.

In principle you can order as many injection moulded products as you need starting from one piece. Small series deliveries are one of our specialties.

In principle, our delivery capacity is unlimited and we have no restrictions on the capacity in terms of numbers of items per year.

We process all thermoplastic injection moulding materials with the exception of PVC. In addition to the environmental and health considerations against this material, our building, our machines and our moulds are not suitable for this material.

In principle, the moulds can be financed by us and discounted in the product pricing. However, this has a number of disadvantages: Firstly, this will increase the mould costs based on longer-term pre-financing which can result in an additional charge of 10 to 20%. Secondly, in such cases we require purchase obligations and guarantees. Finally, in such cases we will maintain a discount at all times, which means that it will be more expensive in the longer term.

So it is possible, however, we strongly advise against this. We prefer that you pay for the moulds and become the owner. This is also a much better situation for you as it does not make you dependent on us as a supplier. We prefer a relationship in which you are our customer because you are satisfied with our products, and not because you are obliged to do stay with us due to mould financing.

In principle, the costs for an injection mould start at around € 5,000 and can amount to several hundred thousand euros. Approximately 20 % of the cost of an injection mould consists of purchasing and the remainder of man-hours required for the various stages of processing such as engineering and drawing, milling, turning, spark machining, drilling, grinding, polishing and assembly work. The costs for an injection mould are primarily determined by the complexity of a product (3D geometry), the projected production number per year, the required lifespan, the number of mould cavities (fold), the method of injection (conventional or by using hot-runner) and the possible need for gates (presence of undercuts).

Yes we deliver 3D CAD services based on SolidWorks. We also provide advice on manufacturability, material choices and associated costs. If requested we can also supply CAE (Computer Aided Engineering) with regard to flow behaviour, strength and mechanical properties via sourcing.

We specialize in the supply of technical components, in particular to the automotive industry, the aerospace industry and building and construction. In addition, we also supply commodities to consumer wholesale, aviation catering and the medical industry.

Yes, we also provide post-processing including complete assembly of compositions, possibly with metal and/or other parts.

Yes, we have a stock warehouse with 1,250 pallet positions, and we prefer to produce for stock after which we can deliver from stock.

Firstly, it is necessary to consider whether plastic is, or could be a suitable material. In addition, consideration must be given to how many products are needed and how complex the design is. In principle, injection moulding takes place on the assumption that: “The technically and economically optimal reproduction of complex 3D designed products can be made from plastic”.

Yes, in principle we can create any desired colour. There are restrictions regarding series sizes because colour changes entail setup costs.