Machining Equipment Investment Enables Quick Mold Delivery, Precision

Third-generation precision mold builder Omega Tool Inc. is growing its overall project delivery, precision and customer satisfaction with a heavy investment in the high-speed milling department. New innovations include high rpm spindles for Omega’s multiple five-axis and three-axis hard cutting machines.

The company notes that it strives to hard cut whenever possible. This is because of the faster metal removal rate and improved surface finish which aids Omega in achieving high-precision accuracy and eliminating the need for polishing. For example, on one of its spindles, Omega is able to generate 72,000 rpm, which enables the team to pick down to 0.003" corner radii. The surface finish that is produced typically does not need additional polishing.
Moreover, the hard cutting direction reduces the number of operations over EDM.

In addition to the investment and attention to its machining equipment, Omega is placing more emphasis on the cutters and the toolholders it has within its shop. The company says it is constantly pushing the envelope to improve accuracy, surface finish and the time it takes to finish a project.

Omega produces precision plastic injection molds for a wide range of markets. Customers often rely on the company for turnkey projects, starting from part development to molding validations. Mold maintenance/updates, mold sampling — full FAT mold qualifications, in addition to sampling for other molders and mold builders — and inspection and quality control are other capabilities offered.