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Compression Molding Services for a Horn/Wave Guide

In this project, a manufacturer of professional audio equipment contracted Globe Plastics to provide a complete solution for a horn/wave guide that is designed for use in professional audio applications. This project began with a single cavity mold, which was derived from the customer's specifications. It utilized cost saving modular tooling specially designed for compression molding this part as well as future parts.

The material selected for this product was Globe's AcoustaComp® composite molding compound, which is unique for audio applications; it's superior tensile and flexural strength also allowed the part to easily pass the severe drop testing requirements. Overall dimensions of this finished product were 12" in length and width, 10" in height; it featured a wall thickness of 0.250", weighed 1500 grams, and was molded to tolerances of ±0.005" Based on the spectacular success of this project Globe's Customers have expanded their product offerings to much larger sizes and benefitted from the modular tooling system in terms of development cost. Now molding is performed on 200-500 ton compression molding machines, for parts weighing up to 22 pounds.

Globe produces 10,000 - 20,000 acoustic horns/wave guides annually, with shipments to locations in the United States, Mexico, Europe and the Far East. A project of this nature has a typical lead time of 10-12 weeks for tooling and 4-6 weeks for parts. For more information about this horn-wave guide compression molding project, or Globe's specialized sound reinforcement molding capabilities please see the table below or contact Globe directly.

Horn/Wave Guide Project Details

Product Description
Horn & Wave Guides for Sound Reinforcement
Compression Molding Capabilities Applied/Processes
Primary:
Compression Molding - 1 Cavity Mold
Equipment Used to Manufacture Part
80-500 Ton Compression molding machines
Overall Part Dimensions
Product Length: 12"
Product Width: 12"
Product Height: 10"
Product Weight: 1500 grams ± 5 grams
Tightest Tolerances
± 0.005"
Shrinkage Allowance: .0015"
Maximum Clamping Force: 300 Ton
Material Used
AcoustaComp® Composite Molding Compound
Material Thickness: 0.375"
Material Finish
Surface Roughness: Molded in Texture
Color: Flat Black
Special Feature
Modular Tooling to Reduce Tool Cost
In process testing/inspection performed
Mechanical measurement
Drop test
Industry for Use
Professional Audio
Volume
10,000 - 20,000 Per Year
Delivery/Turnaround Time
10-12 Weeks for tooling and 4-6 weeks for parts
Delivery Location
United States and Mexico
Standards Met
Customer Specifications, 2D CAD Drawing
AS 9100
ISO 9001:2008