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Industrialization of plastic parts for small and large plastics production

Q: What is the difference between a pre-series and a series?

The Plastic pre-series allows you to validate the repeatability of the process, while the series is the definitive production phase at nominal rate.

The industrialisation of plastic parts allows to transform the prototype validated In small or large serial production. Production relies on precise documentation and a continuous control plan. Our design office and production teams jointly manage this phase to ensure a series production in accordance with your requirements.

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From prototype to production

Following the final approval of the prototype, production is small or large series For production, RBL Plastiques relies on its own industrial thermoforming equipment (thermoforming machines, 3 and 5-axis machining centres) to achieve precise results.

Furthermore, quality control is regularly carried out to adjust production parameters as necessary and to ensure prototype repetition Initially approved.

The 5 key steps plastic parts from industrialization

1 - Pre-production data transfer

Industrialisation begins with the definition of production settings validated temperatures, heating curves, vacuum levels, cycle times, cutting settings and machine parameters.

This information is integrated into the production system to ensure that the future Plastic fabrication is based on tried-and-tested values. This also enables us to produce repeatable industrial series. The Setting sheets, tooling plan, control documents and procedures are archived in the Quality system, ensuring complete traceability.

2 - Process qualification

Our production teams are carrying out the first full, controlled series startup. The first thermoformed parts are measured, analysed and controlled in accordance with the validated plan and according to the defined tolerances.

Ces échantillons servent de référence pour qualifier et valider la conformité dimensionnelle, visuelle et fonctionnelle.

Cette qualification garantit que le Industrial thermoforming process is capable of producing parts that meet the planned rate.

3 - Pre-series and series production

The ramp-up begins with a pre-series. During this stage, all defined technical instructions are applied (machine settings) and intermediate checks are carried out in order to’optimise sequences and ensure repeatability.

The objective is to stabilise the production process and ensure that deviations are controlled and that the part remains compliant regardless of the production cadence. Once the pre-series is mastered, the Seralisation can start for larger volumes at a high rate.

4 - Quality control and validation

Quality control relies on a comprehensive monitoring plan, including control templates, a visual inspection, a dimensional check, 3D scans and a materials check. Production controls are constant.

The objective is to validate the conformity of the parts produced across all batches of pre-series and series.

5 - Customer follow-up and continuous improvement

Once quality and processes are stabilised, the continuous improvement phase aims to optimise production performance, ergonomics and therefore the final competitiveness of production.

This phase, which relies on continuous dialogue with our clients, also allows for’Cycle adjustment to optimise material processing, reduce production times, or enhance automation. Operational feedback is also analysed to improve the overall performance of the plastic manufacturing process.

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How does the industrialisation of a plastic part take place?

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It follows several steps: parameter transfer, process qualification, pre-series production, quality controls, ramp-up, and customer validation. The aim is to ensure plastic parts production Stable and compliant.

What is the difference between a pre-series and a series?

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The Plastic pre-series allows you to validate the repeatability of the process, while the series is the definitive production phase at nominal rate.

How is traceability ensured in production?

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Each batch is identified via our ERP and MES system. Technical criteria are also recorded (machine parameters, material consumption, scrap, quality checks, 3D scan results), ensuring full traceability of the industrial process.

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