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When manufacturing plastic injection mouldings, one of the biggest considerations is tooling. Good tooling is absolutely crucial to the success of moulded parts – producing both good quality mouldings and a mould tool that lasts for many production runs. Some injection moulders outsource their toolmaking to cut costs, or due to a lack of capability or capacity. At moulders such as BEC Group, all toolmaking is kept in-house, which we think greatly improves the outcome and the process. Read on for the top ten benefits of keeping tooling in-house, to get the most out of your initial investment. 1. Shorter Lead Times Long lead times are one of the biggest sticking points for tooling customers. By outsourcing to another toolmaker in the UK or abroad, lead times tend to be much longer – particularly when mould tools or injection moulded … Continue reading →