FAQs

  • The development charge covers three main areas listed below:

    1. The cost of tool design and development. 

    2. Any maintenance/repairs to the tool. 

    3. The price of at least one 3D print per component, project dependent.

  • This is looked at on a case-by-case basis; in some circumstances, it may be possible to forgo any up-front cost and pay more per part for a set period/number of parts.

  • JC Moulding retains ownership of any tools made in-house.

  • We are responsible for any maintenance/repairs up to and including replacing the tool if necessary. Our goal is to deliver seamless production without requiring you to worry about delays or unforeseen costs.

  • Modifications to tooling can be made and may incur additional costs on a case-by-case basis.

  • We would never run any tool for another company; irrespective of how similar the parts may be, it would only ever be used to produce parts for your own use.

  • The ownership of the tool would pass to yourselves. However, the company has been in operation since the 1980s and continues to expand.

  • JC moulding has a history of long-term partnerships with its customers. Prices would only ever increase due to raw material increases (at cost) or by a maximum of the annual inflation rate.

  • No, however we can refer you to a reputable supplier.

  • No, however we can mould parts and send them to a third-party for plating.

  • No, however we can refer you to a reputable supplier.

  • No, however we can refer you to a reputable supplier.

  • Yes we can. However, if there is anything that we cannot do, we can refer you to a reputable supplier.

  • Yes, we increasingly use recycled plastics. We have long established partnerships with materials reprocessors to ensure that the material is of the best quality possible. Please refer to the page on our website for recycled plastics.

  • We have a range between 60 and 250T.

  • Yes, our facilities are equipped to handle anything from small prototype batches to large-scale manufacturing runs.

  • We implement ISO 9001-certified processes, including in-line inspections and rigorous post-production testing.

  • Lead times vary by project but typically in the region of 6-8 weeks for production after tool creation.

  • We work with a wide range of thermoplastics, including ABS, polycarbonate, nylon, polypropylene, and more.

  • Yes, as part of our service we offer comprehensive design for manufacture assistance, including material selection, 3D modelling, and prototyping.

  • Yes, we can colour match materials to meet branding or aesthetic requirements. Supply us with a RAL or pantone reference.

  • Yes, we ship to clients worldwide.