In-mold decoration. The decoration of the part is made inside the mould through a film. The film is printed before the molding with the designs wanted. It permits a better productivity and extends the decoration? life-time. If the customer wants to change the design/decoration of the part, it is not necessary to make another mould but only to change the film. Fon-Star is experienced with In-mould forming, in-mould-labeling and in-mould by roller.
this technique permits to join several components together with thermoplastic material. This reduces the assembly and labor costs. Because the parts are made together, this allows less risk of improper termination or misalignment and increase the design flexibility. Moreover, thermoplastic provides better resistance to vibration or shocks. This technique permits to increase resistance, reduce costs and ghts.
special process of injection of plastics where the plastic is kept hot when going through cavities of the mould while the rest of the mould is getting cold to solidify the plastic part and create the molded part: this permits to save plastic material. This is mainly used for parts with medium or large sizes. We are used to work with all the popular companies like Yudo, Incoe, Synventive, Husky, HRS... We also have the technology to make our own hot runner systems if the production of the parts (Molding) is made in-house. This again allows our customers to save costs.
the plastic parts are gas-assisted molded which means that gas (Most often is nitrogen) is injected at the final stage of the part creation process. It permits to reduce the cycle time, the product ght, the risk of deformation and also the pressure tons injection needed. Moreover, it makes the parts structure stronger with a better look.
2 independent injection units using 2 different materials and/or colors. The first material is injected; then, the mould rotate and the second material is injected to make 1 part. It permits a 2-color-molding or also called double injection, 2 shot molding, two shot injection, 2K injection, two colour injection, bi-injection, dual shot molding or multi component molding.
CNC is an abbreviation for Computer Numerical Control. This is a machine extremely accurate controlled by computer programs permitting a CAM (Computer aided Manufacturing) through a CAD (Computer Aided Design). Any plastic injection tool manufacturer uses it but the value added of Fon-Star is the experience, professionalism and trainings of the staff.
excellence surface appearance: permits to take off the welding line. This process is integrated inside the molding to save time. It is used for example for clear plastic parts.
process to weld/ join/ assemble plastic parts thanks to ultra-sounds.
this is to print logos or designs on parts.
this is the process of putting the component inside a liquid solution to apply a thin film on it. It permits to manage, change the hardness, the strength of the part by protecting it and expanding the life-time of the product. Then, the excess liquid has to be drained and an evaporation of the solvent is done to create the thin layer.
this process is made for cutting a shape, a pattern, an image on the plastic part. It is also called laser graving.
this is the process of creating a very thin layer of a conducting material on the component. It is also called Plasma Enhanced Chemical Vapor Deposition (PECVD) and can be done with most metals like aluminium, stainless steel, copper...
protect parts from electromagnetic interferences. It is used to protect electrical signals from the outside world. For instance, we use it with marine radars for Garmin.
Fon-Star has the experience to make water-resistant parts and is able to insure in-house tests thanks to the IP68 tests.
this is the pre-assembly of a component who will be later on being assembled in a larger product.
Fon-Star has its own Research and Development department in order to work with the customers on their projects, advise them on designs, resolve issues and study the feasibility of those.
we have very high standards of quality control in order to respect any requirements from our customers. We have a 100% quality control on our plastic parts, it means we control any part coming out of our production.
Fon-Star has a large experience in difficult parts, complex moulds and is an expert in finding solutions to your issues. Fon-Star is a real specialist in difficult tooling. To give a classic example: many design companies create plastic products without thinking about mould construction. Then, when the designs are sent to toolmakers, it can be hard for them to make the exact parts (Difficult design, many sliders, many lifters, double injection with materials non bonding well together, many details in awkward places...). Most of classic toolmakers will accept the parts and say that they are able to do it. And then, they will have problems with the plastic injection mould construction, the lead time will be extended and the quality of the tool will not be as expected. Often, these companies have to contact Fon-Star to help them to resolve their problems. If you are not sure about the complexity of your part, be sure about your mould maker's professionalism. Fon-Star works closely with its customers in order to resolve any issues.
it permits a precise, a very accurate molding of plastics and gives better details to the product. This is the name referring to products with a wall thickness lower than 2mm. Usually the flow is quick, permits a short cycle time and a cost saving.
precision molding for glass plastic. This is the technique to produce transparent plastic molded parts (For example: Security cameras parts such as the dome cover or also phone frames).
this is a technique where a small part (Stamping part, optical part...) is added or inserted to the plastic molded part.