Frequently Asked Questions

How fast can KAMEK turn around a part and tooling quote? back to top
A part and/or tooling quote can usually be generated in 48 hours, depending on project complexity. You may request a project quotation online byclicking here.

How many tooling sources does KAMEK use? back to top
Typically KAMEK uses from 3 to 6 sources, depending on the type of tool being quoted. Some tool shops are better equipped than others at certain types of tool construction methods.

Can KAMEK provide a prototype mold and prototype samples? back to top
Yes, KAMEK can provide both, however, we will sometimes recommend building one cavity ahead in a multi cavity tool. This way, there is not the added expense of having a prototype tool built that is going to sit on a tooling shelf after the production mold is running.

In addition, one of the advantages of using the production tool for the early samples is that it truly represents how the tool will run in production, this isn't always possible in a prototype tool.

Will KAMEK help in selecting a grade of material to fit an application? back to top
We have internal and external expertise to help you select the best suitable material for a particular application. Factors to be considered include, thermal requirements, mechanical properties, chemical resistance, UL rating, UV stability, cost, and availability.

What information is on the quote sheet? back to top
The quote is usually presented with part information such as part weight and material type. There will then be the piece part section which lists the unit cost with 4-5 quantity breaks and possibly two different mold configurations, and a daily production rate. The mold quote section will contain the tooling cost and lead time, and then a comment section.

Does KAMEK handle existing takeover tooling? back to top
Many companies do not like to deal with takeover tooling due to the many possible problems that can be encountered. KAMEK however, understands these issues and how to avoid them and makes the transaction as seamless as possible.

What CAD format is necessary? back to top
KAMEK uses Cadkey, with ProEngineer and AutoCAD, for an in-house CAD system. We would prefer that CAD data comes in one of the following formats (in order of preference): .PRT (ProEngineer), .stp with trimmed surfaces, igs, .dwg or .dxf (AutoCAD, or .stl. If you have a question on whether another file type would be acceptable, please contact our Engineering Department. You may also visit our Request for Quotation section for more information.

What types of material does KAMEK process? back to top
We process a wide variety of injection moldable thermoplastics such as PA, POM, ABS, PC,PC/ABS etc…. KAMEK can also process many specialty materials such as PEEK, PEI, PPO and even grades with a high fiber or filler concentration.

Could we run different materials in the same mold? back to top
Possibly, it would depend on the material shrinkage. For example, the shrinkage on a styrene material would be about .005" inch per inch and the shrinkage on a unfilled nylon would be about .025" inch per inch. In this case the parts would obviously be quite different in size, but if the materials had similar shrinkage rates, such as polycarbonate, ABS, or styrene, then they could be possibly interchanged if the customer would like to see how different materials would perform.

Does KAMEK process any clear materials? back to top
Yes, we currently process clear grades of polycarbonate, styrene, acrylic, polyester and nylon.