FEQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What fluoropolymers can you mold? |
We can injection mold in PFA, FEP, ETFE, PDVF, ECTFE and PCTFE. We can stretch blow mold in PFA, FEP or ETFE. We can also injection mold other polymers. |
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Do you machine parts from PTFE? |
No – we only work with thermoplastics (i.e. polymers that can be melt processed). |
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What size of part can you mold? |
We mold custom parts from as small as a few grams up to 2 kg. |
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What CAD file types or image file types can you accept with a quotation request? |
Savillex uses Solid Works however, we accept .pdf, .igs, .step, sldprt, .slddrw |
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Do you only offer injection molding? |
No – we can also stretch blow mold custom products. Our Purillex bottles are manufactured using a stretch blow molding technique we developed for fluoropolymers. |
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What is the minimum production run for an injection molded custom product? |
That depends on the complexity and value of the part. |
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Do I have to pay for the tool up front? |
Normally yes, but in some cases the cost of the tool can be amortized over the first runs of a part. In this case Savillex would require a blanket purchase order. |
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Do you charge for design or consulting? |
No – all consulting and design is included in the price of the tool. |
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Who owns the tool? |
Although the tool is kept at Savillex and maintained by Savillex, the customer owns the tool, and is free to take physical possession of it at any time. |
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What’s the service life of the tool? |
Typically, a tool lifetime will be over 500,000 cycles. |
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Who pays for maintenance of the tool? |
Preventative maintenance and normal wear and tear maintenance is performed by Savillex at no cost through the life of the tool. |
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Do you accept tool transfers? |
Yes, though there is an acceptance process in order to be sure the tool will work with our equipment. |