Expert Tooling leads to successful packaging production

In the packaging of the product, the tools involve the creation of the set of aluminum molds and cutting dies, collectively referred to as tools, which are used in the manufacturing process to form and cut thermoformed containers. First Choice Packaging (FCP) has experts in in-house tools that work with customers at every step to ensure that the final packaging meets the specifications and approved expectations before going to full mass production. Unless available as a standard package, the tools are a necessary step for all custom thermoformed plastics, including ampoules, clamshells, trays and food packaging solutions.

Rigorous tool configuration and rapid response

To create and configure the tool, approved packaging designs are imported from SolidWorks 3D CAD files to Virtual Gibbs CAM software to generate accurate routes to cut production tools. FCP tool experts put the tool through a rigorous setup and production process to precisely machine the aluminum mold and other tool components. FCP is equipped with multiple CNC machines that operate 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, to guarantee the precise configuration of the tool with a fast response time.

Extensive testing of tools

Before starting full production, the new tools undergo an extensive process of testing and approval. Ideally, the package should "fit like a glove" to achieve desired packaging specifications, functionality and appeal for the shelf.

In production!

After the aluminum production molds are approved, the tools are used in our state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities and are carefully stored after work for future executions. Once the initial configuration of the tool is completed, there are usually no additional tool charges to rerun the packaging in the future, which makes longevity another benefit of the excellent tools.