From auto parts market analysis, mold making, injection molding, mold production assembly to sheet metal fabrication.

The Automobile, The Most Important Automotive Industries in Thailand

The automobile industry has become one of the most important businesses for Thailand's economic development since the Asia economic recession in the late 90's. During 1997 to 2004, Thailand's yearly automobile production has increased 81.2% with 225,000 employees, and 1,270,100 cars were made at that time. The automotive industry is 20% of total manufacturing business of the whole Thailand.

Thailand, the largest automobile parts maker, exporter in Asia.

Due to the hot weather, pick-up trucks are popular for rice farmers to carry their products; therefore, the pick-up truck occupied 65% of the entire automobile market (443,595 in 2006). Thailand has become the 2nd largest pick-up truck consumer after the U.S. Freedom for Investors in Automotive Industries

Instead of utilizing protectionist policy, the Thailand government implements open and free policies to foreign investors so that they are willing to invest. In 2006, there are 15 automobile companies and 5 motorcycle manufacturers, and most of them have already developed their own production systems.

Thailand automobile parts industry introduction

A combination between local suppliers and international entrepreneurs, even though each of them is different, overall a completed production line is created. OEM Automobile Parts Manufacturers

In Thailand, there are 709 OEM's with various production models- 287 foreign companies, 68 Thai-owned corporations, 354 local companies with total 100,000 employees.

Japanese owns a huge market in Thailand; 80% of OEM's are owned by Keiretsu, a Japanese group that provides services to their clients and the group is divided into three categories.

Japanese family business, corporate business with Japan's technical support, or a company that is authorized by Japanese with their technical support. In recent years, GM and Ford's entry in Thailand had brought higher-end automobile parts companies, even though Europeans got into the market earlier but with smaller sales, their purchasing amount is relatively small. In Thailand, most of the 2nd or 3rd level automobile parts suppliers are local businesses. So far, 80% pick-up truck accessory, 55% car auto parts and 100% motorcycle auto parts purchasing is done in Thailand. OEM suppliers fabricate engines, controllers, springs, car bearings, wheels, axis of rotations, breaks, clutches, controlling systems, car parts, electronic components, air adjusting components, tires, wheel covers, window glasses, etc. In the Japanese auto part association's ratings, Thailand's auto parts quality is rated at the top level in Asia and most of the manufacturers are also ISO9000 certified.

To read more about Thailand mould manufacturers  in auto parts industry

Die and Mold maker, Taiwan

The current production and design capabilities of die and mold makers in Taiwan are primarily based on technologies transferred by Japanese mould companies that invested in Taiwan in the1960s and 1970s and trained Taiwan toolmakers. Such training allowed the Taiwan Mold and Die industry to advance rapidly from the production of simple mould products to the manufacture of medium-precision mould and more complex Die and Mold maker from Taiwan producers are known for their short lead times and competitive prices.

Today, mould and die competition is fierce! There are more mould and die competitors offering more choices and more ways to purchase with precision mould machines. Mould customers are more demanding and have higher expectations for their mould productions. There's greater price resistance to overcome. Profit margins are slimmer and buying decisions take longer.

Die and Mold maker, India

The Indian, mold tool makers are one step ahead in their development: both as local mould makers or as a source for mold tools to be used outside India. In addition, more and more European mold maker is evaluating the possibility of integrating India and China in their international strategies.

Die and Mold maker, China

A new round of mold making industry adjustment is happening around the world, some mould factories are moving to developing countries, and China is becoming the place where you find cheap die and mold manufacturers. In recent years, foreign capital invested in mold making industry has increased. It has been a tendancy of developed countries move their mould factories into China. These tendancy shows that China mold manufacturer has gained the chances for development, and the challenge in advanced tech and high quality for mold making products.

Other Mold Makers in Asia such as Japan, Russia

Why mould customization needs to be local and rapid manufacturing can play a key in this activity

Precision mould making is one of the important industries that is involved in our life. The global mould making industry is currently in a strong growth period which is expected to be sustained over the next several years. Many of these successful mold making companies are facing the need to diversify their mould markets to find new business and also are interested in transforming this old industry in such a way as to strengthen the overall competitiveness of the industry as well as augmenting its capacity. From design to mold making to manufacturing, the mold manufacturer community is looking for solid, practical advice. 

Custom moulding can be characterized....

Plastic Injection Molding And It's Sub - Assembly Operations

Plastic injection molding is the primary process for manufacturing plastic parts. Plastic is known to be a very versatile and economical material that is used in many applications. Although the tooling is expensive, the cost per part is very low. Complex geometries are possible and limited only to mold manufacturability. Injection molding is a plastics manufacturing process where a liquid thermoplastic or thermo set is injected into a tool or die under pressure. It is suitable for very high volume production runs. Your computer monitor, mouse and keyboard, automobile parts and home appliances are injection molded plastics.

Injection molding involves taking plastic in the form of pellets or granules and heating this material until a melt is obtained. Then the melt is forced into a split-die chamber/mold where it is allowed to "cool" into the desired shape. The mold is then opened and the part is ejected, at which time the cycle is repeated. In spite of the relatively expensive tooling cost, injection molding remains the most popular manufacturing process for plastic materials in mass production, thanks to its low operational cost, high precision, and the flexibility to make parts with complex shapes.

Injection molding services include part design assistance, CAD, machined plastic prototypes, SLA models, prototype aluminum or soft steel tools, production molds, and production molding. This one-stop-plastic-parts capability provides design engineers with the best of all services to formulate fully functional and moldable components very fast. As the need for diversified plastics injection molding services for demanding tight tolerance water, air filtration, medical and consumer applications, the suppliers today offer design assistance, in-house mold construction, precision molding, insert molding, and complex assemblies. Materials include the most complex plastic granule from engineering grade to high performance grades with filled materials and foamed parts. Value-added services include product assembly, ultrasonic welding, spin welding, sonic stitching, pad printing, silk screen printing, hot stamping, heat sealing, etc.

Plastic Injection Molding' s Mold design and Assembly

• Plastic injection molding design consideration should include: Using uniform wall thicknesses throughout the part which will minimize sinking, warping, residual stresses, and improve mold fill and cycle.

• Use generous radius at all corners. The inside corner radius should be a minimum of one material thickness.

• Use the least thickness compliant with the process, material, or product design requirements.

• Using the least wall thickness for the process ensures rapid cooling, short cycle times, and minimum shot weight. All these result in the least possible part cost.

• Design parts to facilitate easy withdrawal from the mold by providing draft (taper) in the direction of mold opening or closing.

• Use ribs or gussets to improve part stiffness in bending. This avoids the use of thick section to achieve the same, thereby saving on part weight, material costs, and cycle time costs.

Plastic Injection Molding to assembly operations: Screen printing, Hot-stamping, Tempo printing, Spray painting, Ultrasonic welding

Sheet Metal Fabrication Services - Cutting, Bending, Rolling, Forming, Stamping and Welding

 Sheet metal fabrication services providers manufacture components by cutting, bending, rolling, forming, stamping and welding sheet metal. Components manufactured through sheet metal fabrication services are used in a variety of applications such as enclosures, computer equipment, HVAC components, kitchen and sanitary equipment, machine tools and other industrial applications. Sheet metal fabrication services include a diverse range of processes used to fashion sheet metal into usable products. These processes may be broken down into rough categories, cutting, forming, and finishing services. Sheet metal fabrication services include conventional PU painting, Hot Stamping, Screen Printing, Pad Printing, Induction Welding, Electroplating, etc.

Sheet metal is one of the most important semi finished products used in the steel industry, and sheet metal forming technology is therefore an important engineering discipline within the area of mechanical engineering. Sheet metals are characterized by a high ratio of surface area to thickness. Sheet metal forming is basically conversion of a flat sheet metal into a product of desired shape without defect like fracture or excessive localized thinning. In automobiles the sheet metal is deformed into the desired and brought into the required form to get auto body pressings like bonnet, bumpers, doors, etc. In aircraft's sheet metal is used for making the entire fuselage wings and (body). In domestic applications sheet metal is used for making many parts like washing machine body and covers, iron tops, timepiece cases, fan blades and casing, cooking utensils, AC, etc. Electrical appliances are gadgets that run on electric motors and are widely used in households for convenience, to reduce manual work and to save time. Some examples of appliances are refrigerators, washing machines, air conditioners, microwave ovens, and vacuum cleaners.

Sheet metal fabrication services include conventional PU painting, Hot Stamping, Screen Printing, Pad Printing, Induction Welding, Electroplating, etc.