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Charlesworth & Son Ltd has grown to specialise in high quality, small quantity plastic mouldings in all thermoplastic and thermosetting materials.

Our wide range of processing equipment gives us the ability to produce mouldings ranging from the simplest components right through to the most complex, often containing inserts and outserts in all types of plastic, see stock materials for a small selection

With the latest 3D CAD package, FDM (fused deposition modeling) system and in house toolroom we are able to provide the opportunity to produce rapid prototypes. By using a network of local specialist toolmakers we are able to offer a quick turn round for mould production.

Our extensive knowledge and experience in the plastics industry and the facilities to produce an enormous variety of components for an equally varied customer base in a multitude of industries including:

CAD

3D CAD Modeling

Using VISI we can handle most cad formats, inculding .iges & .dwg

FDM

FDM Fused Deposition modelling Machine

 This 3D printer enables us to produce 3D models and prototypes direct from CAD data

mould tool

 Toolroom

With CNC miller, lathe, EDM spark eroding, enabling us in conjunction with local tool makers to offer quick turn round on mould production

Tie-bar-less Engel

 Large platen area enabling quick mould changes and easy access for machine mounted robotics

 Allrounder Arburg Injection Moulding Machines

From 20 to 85 tonnes all our Arburgs have the option of split line injection and insert moulding

Vacuum Forming Machine

Enables us to produce thermoformed parts up to 220 x 410 mm

 Automatic Compression Moulding Presses

PLC controlled fully automatic compression moulding enables us to handle production runs in thermoset materials

Transfer Moulding Presses

Our own unique design with a range up to 80 Tons and shot weight up to 135g

compression press

 Compression Moulding Presses

Our range of hand compression presses up to 120 Tons