about us

“We are committed to providing our customers with quality die cast dies and plastic injection molds, on-time deliveries, and competitive pricing. We will strive to meet or exceed our quality system standards by continuously improving processes, assuring that purchased tooling is reliable, durable, and maintainable.”

For plastic injection molds and die cast dies, both prototype and production tools, Dura Mold is your one-stop shop. Our depth of experience and talent drives our innovation and productivity for you.

Automotive, applicances, lighting, home and office furnishings, and recreational vehicles are just a few of the varied markets we serve.

We're big and we make a lot of molds. We can leverage our global business relationships to complete most any project, large or small, simple or complex, on-time and within budget.

Dura Mold manufactures molds and tooling for a wide variety of applications shown to the right. This is just a sampling of the industries served. In addition to new molds and dies, we also offer engineering services, preventive maintenance, complete refurbish and revision, hot runner service, and precision machining.

Design and manufacture:

Plastic Injection Molds
Die Cast Dies
Prototype Tooling
Semi-permanent Molds

Additional Services:

Repair Service
Preventive Maintenance
Engineering Changes
Consulting
Revisions
Reverse Engineering
Precision Machining
CMM Inspection

Industries served:

Automotive
Appliance
Lighting
Office Furniture
Aerospace
Medical
Telecommunications
Consumer Electronics

Our Services

Duramold Services

In today's rapidly changing world of manufacturing, Dura Mold provides real time solutions in every phase of the manufacturing process, from product concept through completion. We have the depth, experience, people, and equipment to handle any needs.

Prototypes

Quick time to market is pivotal to the success of any new concept. Dura Mold's capacity can be a tremendous asset for you to help ensure a rapid response that gets you job done right the first time.

Engineering

Our design engineers are equipped with the latest CAD and CAM software for 2-D, 3-D, and solid modeling. We are ready to handle the most challenging applications.

Cimatron
Catia
AutoCAD
Unigraphics
Solid Works
Surfcam

Precision Machine Work

The same equipment and personnel that build our top-notch injection molds are also available to do precision machining for almost any other application. We deliver a high standard of detailed workmanship on a variety of products and processes.

CMM Inspection

We offer complete CMM inspection and reports on finished parts, components, and even EDM electrodes, to ensure an accurate and high quality part every step of the way. A quality product is no coincidence or surprise; it is expected after quality assurance throughout all phases of manufacturing.

“Dura Mold is not only one of the most professional and timely companies I’ve had the pleasure of working with, but it is the most amiable. The people are a pleasure to work with and I couldn’t be happier with our product.”

— Kelsey Masuda

Molds

Dura Mold is a full-service plastic injection mold, die cast die, and prototype mold manufacturer specializing in high speed machining, wire EDM machining, CMM inspection, and design and support for offshore tool builds.

Consulting

Put our experience to work for you, with help on manufacturing optimization, design reviews, troubleshooting, and project management, both in-house or even at your other tooling sources.

Reverse Engineering

We can even make new tools from your sample parts. Whether we are taking your conceptual model to market, or recreating a part that is no longer available, we can construct geometry from your sample, design a tool for it, and take your concept into production.

Dura Mold is continually investing in equipment and software to maintain our cutting-edge technology. Here is a brief listing of some of our key equipment:

Equipment List:

Milling

(2) Creative Evolution HSD-500 CNC 20” x 24” Table
Creative Evolution HS-1400 CNC 55” x 27” Table
FPT LEM-936L 5-axis universal mill, 118" x 59" x 47" travels
Sharnoa SDC-20 16” x 33” Table
Sharnoa SVC-36 16” x 43” Table
Sharnoa SDC-40 27” x 51” Table
Sharnoa HPM-40 21” x 47” Table
Sharnoa SVC-52 CNC 51” x 28” Table
Cincinnati Milacron Arrow 44” x 20" Table
Nomura Boring Mill 72” x 50” Table
Gilbert Horizontal Boring Mill 65” x 70” Table
(4) Milltronics Partner MB18 CNC Vertical Milling Machine 10” x 50” Table

Turning

CNC Lathe – Max Stock Dia. 22” Max Length 48”
Howa Sangyo Lathe Max. Dia. Stock 16” Max. Length 36”

EDM

Charmilles Roboform 810 CNC EDM 43” x 43” x 22”
Charmilles Roboform 400 CNC EDM
Charmilles Robofil 300 Wire EDM Max. Size 15” x 33” x 19”

Grinding

Mattison Surface Grinder 30” x 74” Chuck
Blanchard Rotary Grinder Max. Size 24” x 24” x 13”
Nicco Surface Grinder 12” x 23” Chuck
Harig Surface Grinder 12” x 6” Chuck

QUALITY

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Tools that last

Your success is part of the initial plan. Along the path to completion, we constantly monitor our quality to ensure that we are meeting and exceeding all specifications and the highest manufacturing standards.

Coordinate measuring machine (CMM) inspections and thorough record keeping on each job are just a part of our quality program. Continuous improvement is not just a goal, but a requirement.

Techniques like hard milling as a replacement for EDM where possible, means you get longer tool life because of a better metallurgical surface structure. Customers report more cycles and longer tool life with Dura Mold transfer plate molds and water jacket inserts, historically complex, high-wear components, for instance.

ISO 9001:2000 certification says we work toward perfection, but your satisfaction is the ultimate proof of our quality.

Careers

Job Openings

Interested candidates may submit a resume in confidence, by Fax at (269) 465-3221 or by e-mail to jobs@duramold.net.

If you would like to call and tell us about yourself: 269-210-2102

Current job openings: (Please scroll down for complete listings…)

CNC Setup

Qualifications:

Setup, tram, and operate vertical milling and high-speed milling machines.
Perform initial tool offsets and check for tool runout.
Perform close tolerance milling operations as required.
Verify conformance of machined workpieces.
Drive continuous improvement to reduce downtime, reduce setup time, improve quality, and improve cycle time.
1 year of setup experience is required.
2 years of CNC milling machine experience is required.

Lead Journeyman

Qualifications:

Experienced people leader who supervises and coaches die cast die and injection mold makers.
Has a journeyman’s card.
Plans projects to meet quality and delivery timing.
Leads projects.
Has strong problem-solving skills.
Understands the tool building process along with before & after HT machining requirements.
Able to open 3D models & measure.
Able to tool path for small components on projects.
Proficient on CNC machines.
Able to work from blueprints/sketches to create/modify prototypes, tools, dies, jigs, fixtures, and molds.
Able to calculate the dimensions & tolerances is required to set up machine tools.
Familiar with the operation of lathes, grinders, milling, and boring machines to produce tools.
5-10 years of experience.

Machinist

Qualifications:

Able to setup, program, and operate Vertical Milling Machines.
Able to setup and operate manual mills, CNC mills, lathes, and surface grinders.
Able to perform close tolerance milling, turning, and grinding operations as required.
Able to verify conformance of machined workpieces.
Able to read blueprints, use micrometers and indicators.
CAM systems and g-code programming is preferred, but not required.
Tool making experience is preferred, but not required.
Able to drive continuous improvement to reduce downtime, reduce setup time, improve quality, and improve cycle time.
Must have strong communication skills
Must be self-motivated with strong analytical skills.
High School diploma is required
2 years of operation experience, and 1 year of setup is required.

Mold Maker Apprentice

Qualifications:

Mechanically oriented; likes hands-on projects.
Learns to read blueprints/sketches to create/modify prototypes, tools, dies, jigs, fixtures, and molds.
Learns to calculate dimensions & tolerances and is required to set up machine tools.
Learns to operate lathes, grinders, milling, and boring machines to produce tools.
Learns the tool building process to include before/after HT machining requirements.
HS diploma is required, and enrolls in the first available apprenticeship program at a community college combined with on-the-job training.
Requires consistent oversight and coaching.
Typical education and experience process is 4–7-years.

Die Repairman

Mechanically oriented; likes hands-on projects.
Proficient at disassembling, cleaning, reassembling, and plumbing of tools efficiently & safely. Works independently and reliably.
Follows Project Manager’s direction and provides regular and ongoing project updates.
Coaches apprentices to help them quickly reach proficiency.
Journeyman's card is preferred, but not required.
3-5 years of experience.

Benefits Include:

Health insurance (Priority Health POS HDHP)
HSA Match
401K with Company Contribution
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Short-term Disability
Life Insurance/Accidental Death and Dismemberment
Voluntary Additional Life Insurance/Accidental Death and Dismemberment
401(k) Plan With Company Contribution
Paid Time Off
Tuition Reimbursement

Interested candidates may submit a resume in confidence, by Fax at (269) 465-3221 or by e-mail to jobs@duramold.net.

If you would like to call and tell us about yourself: 269-210-2102

Employment

For the right people, Dura Mold provides a great environment for personal development. We offer our employees the support, training, and knowledge they need to grow on their career path.

The staff at Dura Mold combines energy and experience in all disciplines of engineering, machining, and mold manufacturing. Our very special environment provides all employees an opportunity for continuous growth and development.