Give us the opportunity, and we’ll not only meet but exceed your expectations, delivering sound custom solutions to your most difficult precision injection molding problems
SERVICES
Our customers know we thrive on challenges. A more responsive supplier of injection molding services you’re not likely to find.
We take products from concept, through development, to validation, to successful product launch.
We use Kanban and Just-in-Time inventory methods as needed to fulfill our customers’ needs.
On-time delivery is one of our highest priorities – along with exceptional quality.
We are EDI capable.
We can even do steel-to-plastic injection molding conversions.
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We work, for example, directly with tool shops to come up with better custom tool designs, providing the blueprints to meet their most exacting requirements.
Contact Calico for all your precision injection molding needs – and more services and support than you ever thought possible from any injection molding supplier.
ASSEMBLY
Our capabilities in the injection molding industry go beyond conception, design, development, and fabrication to include assembly – all kinds of assembly for all kinds of industries, applications, products, parts, components, and sub-assemblies.
spin welding
sonic welding
offline assembly
o-ring assembly
leak testing
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ENGINEERING SUPPORT TO PRODUCT AND PROCESS DEVELOPMENT
Calico provides comprehensive engineering product design review support in-house to ensure robust injection molding manufacturability. Our expertise covers various aspects, including tooling, processing, assembly, testing, geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T), and inspection requirements.
We also offer program management services to ensure timely completion of tooling and Production Part Approval Process (PPAP). This helps streamline the manufacturing process and meet project timelines.
Calico employs a cross-functional Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) team to ensure a flawless launch into production with zero-defect expectations. This team collaborates across departments to ensure all aspects of the project are carefully planned and executed.
With AutoCAD and SolidWorks capabilities, Calico can provide detailed design and modeling support for your projects.
In terms of strategic alignment, Calico has established relationships with multiple tooling suppliers, both locally and overseas. This allows them to offer competitive pricing, reduced lead times, and innovative solutions. We also work closely with raw material suppliers to provide critical support and conduct molding analysis, such as gating evaluation, mold filling, cavity balance, and warp analysis.
Calico collaborates with automation suppliers to implement comprehensive poke-yoke (error-proofing) solutions for assembly and testing processes. To ensure quality and precision, Calico partners with inspection suppliers who have complete 3D scanning capabilities.
Additionally, we work with gage suppliers to provide variable and attribute gauging solutions during production.
Overall, Calico offers a comprehensive range of services and strategic partnerships to support the entire product development and manufacturing process, ensuring efficient and high-quality results.
PLASTIC INJECTION MOLDING
Product development and prototyping: They help customers bring their ideas to life by offering rapid prototyping and iterative development, accelerating the time to market.
Material selection: Calico advises customers on selecting the most suitable materials for their applications, considering factors such as performance, durability, and cost-efficiency.
Fabrication capabilities: With expertise in both plastic and rubber fabrication, including steel-to-plastic conversions, Calico offers versatile manufacturing solutions to meet diverse requirements.
Injection Molding Machines (IMM)capabilities: We have a wide tonnage range of IMM available, catering to different customer needs and ensuring flexibility in production.
Vertical and horizontal insert molding: Calico can seamlessly integrate inserts into the injection molding process, streamlining assembly, and enhancing efficiency.
Assembly and leak testing: They provide comprehensive assembly services and conduct rigorous leak testing to ensure the integrity and quality of the final products.
Value-added services: Calico offers additional services, including shoot-and-ship capability, to simplify logistics and ensure timely delivery.
Numerous industries rely on Calico for their custom injection molding needs, and their track record speaks for itself. Experience their commitment to excellence and customer satisfaction by choosing Calico for your injection molding projects.
Calico has established itself as a reputable and reliable supplier, specializing in the custom injection molding of tight-tolerance plastic components for various industrial applications. This is our primary focus and the cornerstone of our reputation for delivering top-quality products.
One of Calico's standout capabilities is our expertise in the design and manufacture of engineered-grade thermoplastic components and assemblies, utilizing both filled and unfilled resins. This specialization sets us apart from other custom injection molding suppliers, as we go above and beyond to meet the unique needs of our customers.
Calico offers a comprehensive range of services to support the entire injection molding process:
Concept and design services: We assist customers in refining their product concepts and offer innovative design solutions.
Engineering consultation and support: Calico's experienced team provides technical expertise and guidance throughout the manufacturing process, ensuring optimal results.
INSERT MOLDING
Our company stands out among other injection molding suppliers due to our unparalleled proficiency in both vertical and horizontal insert molding techniques.
To achieve a permanent and reliable bond between metal components and plastic materials, we employ shuttle Auto-ejectors, ensuring exceptional quality.
This unique capability enables us to offer a wide-ranging portfolio of customized products. From automotive fuel sensors to medical components, lens parts, and various molded sub-assemblies, our expertise spans diverse industries.
We are eager to understand the specific insert molding requirements of your product. Get in touch with Calico, the experts in custom injection molding and insert molding, and gain a competitive edge with our tailored solutions.
MATERIAL SELECTION / PLASTIC
With our engineering team's extensive experience and deep knowledge in injection molding, we are highly qualified and enthusiastic about assisting you in determining the optimal material for your unique injection molded product.
If you are in the process of developing a new injection molded product and unsure about the most suitable material, we can provide expert guidance on all relevant selection criteria, including any regulatory considerations that must be met.
In the event that the material currently employed in your existing injection molded product is not meeting your expectations, we can assist you in choosing a more appropriate alternative that fulfills your requirements. If necessary, we can also present you with various design options to explore.
Calico is your comprehensive solution for all your custom injection molding needs, offering an extensive selection of materials to meet your requirements. What sets us apart is our unique capability to work with both plastic and rubber, making us a versatile supplier in the industry.
We offer a wide range of routinely employed plastic materials, including:
ABS
Acetal
Nylon
Glass-filled Nylon
PBT
PEEK
Polycarbonate
Polyester
Polyethylene
Polyphenylene Sulfide
Polyphthalamide
Polypropylene
Polystyrene
Thermoplastic
Calico understands the importance of material selection for successful injection molding. With their expertise, they provide not only a broad selection of materials but also expert consultation to guide you in choosing the optimal material for your specific project.
When it comes to custom injection molding, Calico stands out as a reliable partner offering a diverse range of materials and invaluable material selection support. Contact Calico to benefit from our extensive material options and our expert guidance in material selection for your custom injection molding needs.
PRODUCT DESIGN
Calico goes beyond mere fabrication of custom injection molded plastic with tight tolerances. We provide comprehensive design services for even the most complex projects, catering to any industry or application. Our engineering team possess extensive experience in designing and manufacturing custom injection molded products.
Furthermore, Calico's design expertise extends to engineered-grade thermoplastic components and assemblies, utilizing both filled and unfilled resins. This means we can work with a wide range of materials to meet specific requirements.
If you require design support for your custom injection molded parts or components, Calico is the company to contact. Our knowledgeable team is ready to assist you in bringing your ideas to life and delivering high-quality solutions tailored to your needs.
PROTOTYPING
What do you do when you want to test a proposed custom injection molded product with a relatively inexpensive short-run trial production – say, 300 to 500 pieces? Turn to the dedicated engineering staff at Calico.
Our advanced CAD/CAM technology enables us to perform high-quality prototyping expeditiously, turning out a small production run of prototype parts in record time. Prototyping is ideal for testing new injection molded product designs, working out bugs, and convincing your customers of product viability.
If you like, we can advise you on material selection and particularly difficult design parameters for injection molded products. This can be helpful if you’re developing a custom product for an industry you haven’t supplied before.
We can make prototypes in a variety of machinable metals, plastics, or rubber compounds – whatever best gives you the accuracy, surface finish, and material properties you need.
This is just one more example of our ability to work with customers to produce their injection molded products from start to finish – from concept and design, through development (including prototyping), to validation and a successful launch.
So, what kind of injection molded products can we prototype for you? Contact Calico.
VALUE-ADDED SERVICES
Calico is renowned for its superior custom precision injection molding services, which form the core of their business. However, they also provide a range of value-added services that complement and enhance their injection molding capabilities. These additional services can make a significant difference in the success of a product launch.
Calico's value-added custom injection molding services encompass:
Complete engineering support: We offer comprehensive engineering support, including product concept and design capabilities, as well as consultation services to ensure optimal product development.
Material selection: Calico assists in selecting the most suitable materials for specific applications, considering performance, durability, and cost-effectiveness.
Prototyping: We provide prototyping services to help customers visualize and refine their product designs before full-scale production.
Steel-to-plastic injection molding conversions: Calico has expertise in converting steel components to more cost-effective plastic alternatives through injection molding.
Process-improving secondary equipment capabilities: We offer secondary equipment solutions, such as conveyors, sprue pickers, separators, and diverters, to improve manufacturing processes and enhance efficiency.
Superior quality control: Calico maintains rigorous quality control standards, including specific testing, evaluation, and calibration of all parts, equipment, and procedures, to ensure consistent quality and reliability.
Kanban and Just-in-Time inventory methods: We employ inventory management techniques to accurately fulfill customer needs in a timely manner.
On-time delivery: Timely delivery is one of Calico's highest priorities, ensuring that products are delivered according to the agreed-upon schedule.
EDI capability: We have Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) capability, facilitating efficient communication and transaction processing with customers.
For all custom precision injection molding needs, Calico is the company to contact. We provide exceptional value for money through their value-added services. Experience the difference these services can make by choosing Calico as your trusted partner.