Q-Drive Mold System for your
quick-turn tooling needs.

FLEXIBILITY TO TAKE YOUR PROJECT FROM PROTOTYPE TO PRODUCTION.

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The Q-Drive Mold System comprises a custom tool insert that fits into a master Q-Drive mold base. It’s ideal for injection molding of small plastic parts, including complex applications such as gears. The customer owns only the custom tool insert, which saves time and cost. The flexible Q-Drive system can be used for prototypes, bridge tooling, and production.

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Benefits

From prototype to production.

High quality

Class 103 construction
Hardened ground steel (54-56 HRC)
Shot life: 250,000

Cost Savings

Cost for tool insert only is a fraction of the cost of a full tool build
Reduced setup time increases efficiency and reduces part cost

Flexibility

Can be used as prototype tool, bridge tool or production tool (volume dependent)
Suitable for validation and regulatory submissions

Speed to Market

Building custom tool insert only saves time (typical insert build is 2-4 weeks)
Design time and other process steps are also expedited

Specifications

Q-Drive Mold System

Class 103 construction (54-56 HRC)
Shot life: 250,000
Capable of ±.003” tolerance (0.0762 mm)
Compatible with broad range of thermoplastics
(not intended for Stanyl or TPU)

3.5" Insert

Part shot size limited to 0.3 g
Maximum part height: 1.125” (28.575 mm)
Maximum part width: 2.500” (63.5 mm)

5.0" Insert

Part shot size limited to 1.0 g
Maximum part height: 1.500” (38.1 mm)
Maximum part width: 3.000” (76.2 mm)

What our customers are saying

One particular capability where they really stand above competitors is project management. This is done in a professional way, and we have quite high complexity involved. They are doing an outstanding job.

Global Commodity Manager / Multi-national Medical Device Company

The Aptyx team did an excellent job converting brass gears to plastic. Because of the design challenges, deep expertise in gears and over-molding was crucial. They also converted an expensive, labor-intensive part with quality issues to two-shot molding, which dramatically reduced cost, improved quality, and easily met the production needs. Apytx came through for us because of very good program management and good technical expertise.

Lead Principal Engineer / Global Medical Device Company

Working with your team has been one of the best contract manufacturing interactions ever. They made the whole thing happen even when it was chaos on our end.

Director of Regulatory Affairs/Product Development Manager / Medical Device Startup

What we do matters. Working with teams of experts from across our global network, we’re able to combine skillsets and knowledge to provide the best products and services for our customers. At Aptyx, learning is valued and we have opportunities to pursue courses and training that support our professional aspirations.

Janet M. / Program Manager / Torrington, CT facility