HCM is an international company supplying high quality Injection Mould Tools to moulding companies in Europe.

Our strength lies in our resolve to represent only the best Toolmakers in the Far East.

Portfolio of Excellence HCM was established to provide European moulders with high quality, short delivery tooling at competitive prices.

Extensive benchmarking in Hong Kong and China over a ten year period has established a portfolio of best in class toolmakers.

Our operations are split between the UK, the Netherlands, Germany & Shenzhen (China).

The company office in Shenzhen employs English speaking Chinese nationals who monitor all tool builds against the required time lines.

Mike YatesManaging DirectorHCM Ltd (Head Office)Vivienne YatesFinancial DirectorHCM Ltd (Head Office)Dan YatesDirectorHCM EuropeEmma PrestonOffice ManagerHCM Ltd (Head Office)Cherry ZhengChina Logistics AdministratorHCM ShenzhenJ.W.LiChinese OperationsManagerHCM ShenzhenMike BettamDirectorHCM Ltd (Northern Office)Gill Smalley / Cyndy WardleProjects AdministratorHCM Ltd (Northern Office)Richard BettamTooling/Project EngineerHCM Ltd (Northern Office)Alan SmalleyDirectorHCM Ltd (Northern Office)JianChinese ToolingEngineerPing ZhangChinese ProjectsEngineerHCM ShenzhenJeroen JongenEuropean Project ManagerHCM EuropeCompany StructureMathias RadyEuropean Technical ManagerHCM EuropeDavid Petts Business Development Manger UK & IrelandMicha RuttenEuropean Office ManagerHCM Europe

HCM China Office in ShenzhenHCM Vetted ToolmakersFerry from Hong Kong to Mainland China in 1 HourHK International Airport 20 minutes from City Centre by Train

Tooling TechnologyEach of our toolmakers has specific areas of specialisation which cover all moulding technologies: Single & Two shot mouldingGas InjectionSequential hot runner mouldsLens and optical componentsSmall, medium and large components Tooling between 25 & 35,000 Kilos

Industries Supported

AutomotiveTeletronics & Business MachineMedical & Personal SafetyEngineering and Electrical components

Industries Supported

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Teletronics & BM.15

TV & Home Ent.5

Eng. & Electrical Components5

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HCM has supplied tooling to the suppliers of the following OEMsHCM Automotive

Here is a selection of Tear 1 suppliers & Trade Moulders that HCM has supplied tooling for.HCM Automotive

HCM Tooling Produced These PartsBMW -MINI

*Land Rover - Freelander

*Range Rover L322

*HCM Tooling Produced These PartsNissan Qashqai P32L

Mercedes C Class W204 Back Panel

*Mercedes AMG C63 Seat Back

Nissan Qashqai + 2 N32L

Teletronics & Business Machines

OKI Printer Cartridges

1000 Line Small Character Ink Jet PrinterThis unit is used in the labeling of products in the following markets:Food processing Beverage Personal care and cosmetics Pharmaceutical Extrusion Chemical This project required 53 Moulds

Medical & Personal Safety

Medical training device for Surgeons, supplied to training hospitals.

Specifically for the training of Key Hole surgery.

13 Tool Project

*Breast Cancer Detection

4 Tool ProjectHighly Cosmetic Finish1 mould with in mould foil decoration

HCM have supplied the tooling for 4 Fire Fighting Breathing Apparatus kitsAll tools are fully hardened tool steels due to the abrasive nature of the moulding materials

First Aid Kit

High Cosmetic Requirement

Leaf Hinge feature controlled by Sequential Hotrunner to ensure no weld lines on the Lid

Engineering and Electrical Components

PHSSoap Dispensers

Paper Dispensers

Hand Dryers

Sanitary Disposal Units

Thomas Dudley

Water Cisterns

Internal Mechanisms

Worcester Bosch

Central Heating Boilers

Cosmetic Doors & Surrounds

Internal Connections

Honeywell - TrendRange of Control Modules

3 sizes to fit a common rail

15 tool project

2 Shot Tooling

HCM 2 shot Capability3 toolmakers currently making 2 shot tooling

1 toolmaker making technical tools up to 200 tonne machine size.1 toolmaker currently making 2 shot tooling up to 400 tonne machine size for sampling in-house and can sample larger tools at external trial houses.1 toolmaker currently making large automotive 2 shot tools up to 1100 tonne machine size

2 shot Isofix Button2 + 2 Automotive 2 shot Fully Hardened High Volume tool90 degree 2 material feedsRotating Moving Half

Large 2 shot Automotive tool

Technical CapabilityAll toolmakers represented use advanced CAD/ CAM/CAE technology with high speed machining centres, wire erosion and EDM. They have many years experience in running their own moulding shops giving excellent feedback in tool design technology.Tool FeasibilityMold flow on selected componentsISIRs using CMM & Optical non contactFull trial facilities, both in-house & via trial houses.

Quality Tooling

All tools are made to customer specific requirements as detailed in the RFQ. Tools are made to European standards using European or Japanese tool steels as requested.Hasco or DME consumable parts, Water and Electrical connections as specified.Non Export tools can be provided to remain in Hong Kong & China.

After providing initial feasibility and split line sketches (showing ejection and feed positions etc) HCM supplies their customers with detailed data during the mould construction.This data can be given in various formats such as: HCMs own Workbook Layout Customers own project management formatWe can also advise customers on what additional points they should take into consideration when having tooling placed in China. Some of these are: Chinese Holidays Methods of transporting material out to Hong Kong Estimated sea and airfreight duration for shipping parts and moulds Estimated time for customs clearance and final transportation to the customers site

HCM Project Management

HCM WorkbooksOver the course of the last several years HCM has learnt that the secret to a successful tooling project revolves around good information.Obtaining on time, accurate information from the customer is key to avoiding unnecessary delays.HCM works with the customer to obtain this information and then passes it onto the HCM toolmakers in a format that they understand.To aid with this HCM has developed their own Workbook which is compiled in Microsoft Excel format. The Workbook includes updated tooling status as well as capturing fundamental details ranging from CAD references all the way to Material types & Shrinkages.HCM supplies a copy of the Workbook to the customer and the toolmaker so that everyone has access to the same data and important Next Steps

Standard Progress Reports

*Progress Photos

Tool Sampling

Conducted visits are arranged for our customers engineers who wish to see tool sampling undertaken. All our toolmakers have their own sampling facilities or for larger tools will arrange trials at local specialised trial housesTools are sampled until the customer approves the parts.Pilot production runs can be arranged.

Tool TransferWhen moulds are despatched we have them protected from corrosion and shipped with a full Tool information pack.HCM Tooling quotations include door to door transportation of moulds by sea. Quotations for the airfreight of moulds can also be supplied upon request.

HCM Tool Information PacksAll HCM tools arrive at our customers complete with a tool information pack which is put together by the toolmaker & our own staff prior to Tool Transfer.The tool information packs are comprised from the following items:Tool Design Drawings (hard copy & 3D copy)CAD data for electrodes (actual electrodes available on request)Inspection reportsTool trial reportsCopy of the 3D part dataSamples of last off parts from China

HCM Tool Support

HCM has developed relationships with a number of toolmakers throughout the UK and Benelux & Europe to ensure that any modifications can easily be handled and project managed.

Guaranteed SatisfactionTools are guaranteed against breakdown for a period of 12 months except where failure is caused by poor maintenance, misuse and accidental damage. Full engineering support is given to ensure that the tooling performs correctly.Hot runner and Hydraulic components are covered by the manufacturers warranty.

Full Confidence

We make the decision of placing tooling orders easy with full consultation before, during and after tool build.

For further information, please visit our website at www.hcmmoulds.co.uk

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