Precision and reproducibility count in automated plastic injection processes. Our fasteners (inserts) meet the tightest tolerance requirements to protect your tools and ensure the perfect fit in the component over the long term. Thanks to consistently high product quality, our parts are ideally suited for automated delivery and large quantities — with the goal: low waste, stable processes, predictable costs.
Whether it's a thread insert, a socket or a customer-specific insert: The decisive factor is that the geometry “grips” in the plastic and does not twist or pull out. To do this, we integrate process features such as:
The aim is an insert that can be stably positioned in injection molding and reliably withstands axial and vertical forces in the finished hybrid component.
Many insert molding applications do not require “classic” threaded bushings, but robust functional inserts: bolts for force transmission, pins for exact positioning, spacers for defined heights or flanges for larger load areas. We manufacture these components as precision or formed parts and supplement them via post-processing (2nd operation) where your application requires additional requirements.
Complex components should be manufactured economically — using the right technology for every geometry. If existing drawings are older, it is often worthwhile to check whether a more economical process is possible today. In some cases, this results in significant savings in customer projects as a result of technology conversion.
In insert technology, an insert (e.g. metal insert) is inserted into the tool and then injected with plastic to produce a hybrid component.
Thread inserts, bolts, pins, nut inserts or carrier parts are typical — depending on the load situation, assembly concept and installation space.
TIGGES focuses on precision metal and fasteners (including inserts), which are used in customer plastic molding — including second operations and surfaces.
Geometries such as strings, grooves and defined anti-twist devices, which are available as second operations at TIGGES, are tried and tested.
It depends on the function and process. Depending on the technology, TIGGES covers very tight tolerances (e.g. down to the µm range for precision turning) and offers suitable measurement strategies.
Depending on the application, steel/stainless steel, brass, aluminum or titanium are suitable; TIGGES processes these materials using technology.
Setware in trays reduces handling risks and supports automation; TIGGES offers handling & packaging as setter with trays.
