Using technology developed in-house, a proprietary mould system is engineered specifically for the automotive industry to produce large car parts - such as bumpers
SPG Group, leading manufacturer of high precision tooling systems, has introduced the Pre-Tension Tool. Using technology developed in-house, this proprietary mould system was engineered specifically for the automotive industry, and is capable of producing large car parts such as bumpers. The whole process can be completed in a record 8 weeks, meeting the automotive industry's highest quality demands.

The Pre-Tension Tool utilises the same technology as series production.

Built with aluminium product forming inserts in a pre-tension frame, it has all the features of a conventional injection moulding system and is capable of reproducing all current injection moulding processes - delivering large automotive parts of production series quality.

Small series production = pre-Tension Tool was originally devised for the production of large automotive representative prototypes - and as such it has a proven track record with a number of significant projects for leading automotive applications.

However, after fine-tuning and expansion of the technology, the system has demonstrated that it is capable of producing bumpers and other large automotive parts for small series.

According to SPG Group Sales Director Mario Neijts, the new technology has already demonstrated its value, by delivering production quality small series bumpers for Porsche enabling them to start vehicle production a full 10 weeks earlier than originally planned - delivering a measurably faster return-on-investment.

Mario Neijts: 'Today, large automotive parts such as bumpers are more complex and are required to meet the highest standards.

Mould costs represent a significant investment and the production of a standard bumper injection mould, including many modifications, can take up to 24 weeks or longer.

Thanks to our experience in producing representative prototypes for large car parts such as bumpers, we are now able to introduce the Pre-Tension Tool.' SPG Project Management - today, OEMs and systems suppliers are looking to outsource their small series parts production.

It is here that SPG Project Management makes the difference.

As a fast growing member of the SPG Group, SPG Project Management is specialised in overseeing all aspects of mould development and production.

By taking on board the full process on a turn-key basis, SPG Project Management provides a single point of contact to manage the many individual efforts that are involved in the mould-to-final-part process.

SPG Group is a leading producer of high precision tooling components and systems for the automotive and connector industry.

The company comprises 9 individual units, each specialised in specific aspects of design engineering, tool manufacturing and production.

SPG Group is an operating company of Kroymans Corporation, an international organisation, active in automotive and industrial markets.

Kroymans Corporation has approximately 100 operating companies throughout Europe, the United States and Asia.