We Mold Solutions for All Plastic Needs

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80 Years as the premier designer and manufacturer of top quality plastic components.

Manufactures the most extensive line of standard plastic knobs and handles in the world

Specializes in insert molding◦ Projecting studs◦ Female inserts and threaded holes◦ Thru-holes

Provides custom molding, special modifications and secondary operations

ISO 9001:2008 certified

On-TimeDelivery Quality

CustomerService

PlasticMolding

Engineering

Davies Operating Philosophy

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Control KnobsInstrumentPointerSkirtedColletLarge Fluted with Skirts

Ball/Lever KnobsStandardDeluxeThermoplasticLeverPush/Pull

Clamping KnobsBarThree ArmTrigonFour ArmFour LobeFive ArmHuskySix ArmSeven LobeFluted ClampingKnurled/ScallopedMini ClampingOctagonalDominator

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Handles Two-point Tapered Fluted Ratchet Levelers Appliance

Cases/Covers Machinable phenolic Impact resistant ABS

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Customer Specific Colors Logos Inlays Instructions Inserts Plating

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Clamp, Ball Knobs Control, Instrument Knobs Aluminum Bow Type Handles Steel Rod Bow Type Handles Stainless Steel Handles Tray, Collapsible, Carrying

Handles Front Panel, Ledge, Casing Feet Clean Line, Medical

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We've made thousands of parts in all different shapes and sizes - no project is too big or too small for us to handle. Our knowledgeable customer service department, along with our extensive engineering capabilities, can help you create the perfect plastic part for any application. Give us a call to find out how we can help you create your custom plastic molded part.

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Industrial machinery

Lighting equipment

Food processing equipment

Lawn & garden equipment

Medical & lab equipment

Electronic equipment

Automotive (Tiers)

Power tools

Recreational equipment

Cookware

Industrial distribution

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Primary channel is direct to OEM Utilize network of manufacturer representatives to cover entire USA

http://www.daviesmolding.com/about-us/SalesRepLocator.html

Secondary channel is through Catalog/VMI distributors such as;

MRO DistributorsMcMaster-CarrMSC (Sid Tool)GraingerReid Supply

Electronics DistributorsAllied ElectronicsMouser ElectronicsWaldom Electronics

Fastener DistributorsFastenalHillman FastenersSupply TechnologiesEndries

Other DistributorsAstro IndustriesAmazon

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Molding◦ Injection◦ Compression◦ Transfer◦ Over-molding

Machining◦ CNC’s◦ Lathes

Packaging◦ Carton specific◦ Bagging◦ Layering◦ Bar codes

Secondary/ Finishing◦ Hot stamping◦ Multistation drilling/tapping◦ Set screws◦ Pad Printing◦ Laser Engraving◦ Branding◦ Paint fill◦ Labels◦ Decorative inlays◦ Pointers◦ Buff and Polish◦ Ultrasonic welding

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Prototyping – samples / machining 3D modeling – product / molds Mold flow analysis Finite element analysis Statistical quality analysis Color matching Troubleshooting

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Variation of Presses Thermoset Compression◦ 50 ton to 350 ton

Thermoset Compression Transfer◦ 75 ton to 150 ton

Thermoset Injection◦ 100 ton to 400 ton

Thermoplastic Injection◦ 25 ton to 500 ton

Thermoplastic Shuttle/Rotary◦ 20 ton to 220 ton

Thermoplastic Two Shot

Compression– Preforms (hockey puck)

– Vertical only

– Independent cores and cavities

Injection– Runner system

– Horizontal or vertical

– Shuttle capabilities

– Thermoplastic excess material can be re-grinded and used again

Transfer– Uses runner system called a “cull”

– Compression process without screw and barrel

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Components of Our Mold/Tools

Frames◦ One frame can be used on multiple

molds◦ Master Unit Dies

Cores/Cavities◦ Impacts cycle time◦ Determines shots per hour◦ Scalable

Core Pins◦ Ability to mold specific inserts◦ Control hub length

In House Tooling Capabilities

Maintenance and Repair Pins Fixtures Minor modifications Minor prototyping

Outsourced Tooling

Brand new parts Large scale adjustments Major modifications Major protoyping

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Inserts Female

◦ Thru hole◦ Blind hole◦ Molded thread

Male (projecting) stud◦ Hex bolts◦ Cold headed

Sizes (1/4-20 X ½”)◦ Diameter (1/4”)◦ Threads per inch (20)◦ Length or depth (1/2”)

Mold/pins Plating

Compounds & Resins Thermoset Material Thermoplastic Material Material Properties Mechanical Environmental Additives Color Matching Plating

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Thermoset MaterialsPhenolico General Purposeo High Heat ResistantMelaminesPolyestersUreasEpoxies

Thermoplastic Materials

Nylons: (Polyamides)

o 33% glass filled

o Nylon 6/6

ABS: (Acrylonitrile, Butadiene, Styrene)

Polypropylene: (Polylefin)

Acetals: (Polyoxymethlenes)

Polycarbonates

Polythermide

Ultem

Peek/TorlonMaterial substitution: Many of our products can be substituted with more than one material.

Compound Forms

Powder or granules

Pellets

Bulk molding compound

Sheet molding compound

Preforms

Other

o Extrusions

o Thermoforms

o Screens

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Largest selection of standard knobs and handles in the world

Short lead times

Low minimum requirements

Able to adopt customers’ existing molds to our presses, minimizing change-over costs

Accept blanket orders with scheduled releases

Group pricing for multi-division corporations

Over 70 years experience of supplying plastics needs to multiple industries

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The ability to mold both compression and injection parts (custom and proprietary)

Engineering and Customer Service team work with customers throughout the product life cycle – From concept to production

Over 9,000 variations of standard parts = Customer Savings

A large custom molding division means we can mold any material using any process

Two-shot and “Soft Touch” capabilities

Offshore sourcing for both tooling and production when necessary

As part of a $2.2 billion organization (parent company is Heico/Pettibone), we have access to capital for new/large projects

We will get the job done no matter what it takes

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The Harry Davies Molding Company was acquired in 1987, by Heico Holdings. Changed name to Davies Molding, LLC.◦ $1.8 billion in revenue◦ 40 operating companies (11 industry platforms)◦ 170 operating locations◦ 7,400 employees worldwide

Utilize advantages of large company◦ Stringent and efficient management controls◦ Vast network of suppliers and business advisors◦ Easy access to capital for tooling and new equipment

Autonomy of a small company◦ Personalized approach to customer needs◦ Flexibility to adapt business when opportunity is right◦ Responsiveness to trends in marketplace

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Two and Three Shot Soft Touch Two shot Control Knobs Collet Control Knobs Ergonomical Knobs & Handles

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