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Custom Molding Services for Thermoset and Thermoplastic Parts

Trusted in Custom Plastic Molding and Custom Thermoset Molding for Over 90 Years

avies Molding delivers precision custom plastic molding solutions backed by over 90 years of engineering expertise and ISO-certified quality. From concept and design to rapid prototyping and high-volume production, we help industrial OEMs and product innovators bring complex thermoset and thermoplastic parts to market efficiently and reliably.

Davies Molding is an ISO 9001-certified manufacturer delivering custom molding services for industries including aerospace, defense, medical devices, utilities, infrastructure, transportation, electronics, oil & gas, lighting, and industrial applications. Our capabilities span injection, compression, and transfer molding, providing flexibility from prototype development to high-volume production. We mold everything from widely used thermoplastics like ABS and nylon to advanced engineered materials such as PEEK, Ultem, and Torlon, as well as thermoset compounds including SMC and BMC. This breadth of expertise allows us to deliver precision-molded components that meet the most demanding performance requirements with proven consistency and reliability.

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Custom Molding Capabilities

Thermoset Molding Part

Custom Thermoset Molding

High-performance molding for parts requiring strength, heat resistance, and electrical insulation.

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Custom Compression Molding

Ideal for complex geometries and reinforced thermoset components built to perform in demanding environments.

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Custom Injection Molding

Scalable molding process ideal for producing consistent, precision parts.

Thermoplastic Parts

Custom Thermoplastic Molding

Efficient and adaptable molding for lightweight, cost-effective parts with excellent design flexibility and repeatability.

Davies Molding supports multiple custom molding processes to meet a wide range of design, material, and production requirements. Our engineers help customers select the right molding method based on part geometry, performance needs, material selection, and production volume. From high-strength thermoset components to precision thermoplastic parts, our custom molding capabilities are built to deliver consistent quality at scale.

Custom Molding From Concept to Production

Your Turnkey Partner in Custom Plastics, Composites and Plastic/Metal Assemblies

Our engineered solutions bring together every stage of the product lifecycle; concept through fulfillment, all under one trusted partner. Our services help you move quickly and wisely from idea to market. This applies whether you have your in the concept stage or your are ready to mold products.

Design

Our engineering team uses scanning, reverse engineering, advanced 3D CAD and DFM expertise to develop designs that balance function, aesthetics, and manufacturability.

Concept

Every successful product begins with a strong idea. Through early collaboration and application expertise, we help shape that idea into a clear, actionable path forward.

Prep and Pack

From packaging to branding and delivery, we provide flexible solutions, either managing the full process or preparing components for your internal use.

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Prototyping

We bridge the gap between design and production with rapid prototyping, allowing you to test, refine, and move forward with confidence.

Tooling

Precision-built molds, dies and other tooling are crafted in-house with expert CNC machining and deep hands-on experience in thermoset and thermoplastic applications.

Manufacturing

Whether low- or high-volume, our manufacturing capabilities cover plastic injection molding, compression molding, and transfer molding, CNC machining and other complimentary processes.

Finishing and Assembly

Add value and differentiation through custom color matching, pad printing, laser engraving, chrome plating, assembly, testing, kitting, and more.

Your Turnkey Partner in Custom Plastics, Composites and Plastic/Metal Assemblies

At Davies Molding, we deliver more than just parts, we provide a complete, end-to-end molding solution. From initial concept and design support to development, tool acquisition, and full-scale molding services, our team is equipped to manage every stage of your project. Whether you're bringing a new product to market or refining an existing design, we work closely with you to ensure seamless integration, optimal performance, and cost-efficiency. Our turnkey approach streamlines the production process, reduces lead times, and ensures consistent quality from prototype to final part.

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Design & Engineering Material Selection

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Prototyping

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Tooling & Mold Construction

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Machine Specification & Process Development

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Testing & Validation

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Training & Process Setup

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Why Choose Davies for Custom Molding?

Thermoset & Thermoplastic Molding

We have the expertise in thermoset and thermoplastic custom molding, Davies combines engineering expertise with proven manufacturing capacity. Our 100,000-square-foot ISO 9001-certified facility, equipped with presses ranging from 35 to 500 tons, allows us to scale efficiently from prototype runs to high-volume production.

Financial Strength

We are backed by a billion-dollar company ensuring enhanced capabilities, capacity and longevity. This backing provides you with the assurance of financial stability, increased resources, and access to cutting-edge technology.

90 Years of Expertise

Since 1933, we have been a leading provider of high-quality molding solutions. We have spent nearly a century innovating while serving a wide variety of industries with standard and custom products.

Women Owned

As a Women Owned Business, we offer companies the advantage of supporting diversity and inclusion while partnering with a trusted, experienced provider of top-quality molding.

Wide Range of Materials for Custom Molding

At Davies Molding, our custom molding services are backed by extensive materials expertise. We work with both thermoset and thermoplastic compounds, allowing us to deliver parts that meet exacting requirements for strength, heat resistance, electrical insulation, chemical resistance, and dimensional stability. Whether your project demands a high-performance engineered resin or a cost-effective commodity polymer, Davies provides the right material to match your specifications.

Thermosetting Materials: With a wide array of custom thermosetting material options, we can create parts that exhibit excellent dimensional stability, heat resistance, and electrical insulation properties. Our thermoset materials include phenolics, melamines, epoxies, and more, as well as molding compounds like Sheet Molding Compound (SMC) and Bulk Molding Compound (BMC).

Thermoplastics:Through custom plastic molding, Davies processes a wide range of thermoplastics, from widely used polymers to advanced engineered resins. Options include ABS, polycarbonate, polypropylene, nylon, and specialty resins designed for demanding aerospace, medical, and industrial applications.

Versatility and Customization: With in-house expertise across dozens of polymers, Davies can tailor materials for color, texture, flexibility, or rigidity. This ensures every project — from prototypes to production — benefits from optimal material performance.

Quality Assurance: All molding materials undergo rigorous inspection and testing to meet ISO 9001 quality standards and regulatory compliance. Our quality-first approach ensures that every molded part performs reliably in the field.

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    Secondary Services Tailored to Your Needs

    Explore Davies Molding's Secondary Options for Perfectly Crafted Solutions

    • 3D CAD Imaging

    • Assembly

    • Bagging

    • Branding

    • Buff and Polish

    • Chrome Plating

    • Custom Color Matching

    • Decorative Inlays

    • Decorative Pointers

    • Drilling

    • Hot Stamping

    • Kitting

    • Lapping

    • Laser Engraving

    • Machining

    • Packaging

    • Pad Printing

    • Paint Coatings

    • Paint Fill

    • Reaming

    • Sand Blasting

    • Silk Screen

    • Tapping

    • Turning

    • Ultrasonic Welding

    • Vacuum Metalizing

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      Industries Davies Supports

      Serving Fortune 500 Companies Across a Wide Range of Industries for Over 90 Years!

      • Aerospace

      • Agricultural

      • BioTechnology

      • Climate Control

      • Construction

      • Defense

      • Electronics

      • Food & Beverage

      • Government

      • Medical

      • Music Industry

      • Petroleum

      • Power Equipment

      • Transportation

      • Infrastructure OEMs

        Our Facilities

        Scalable Custom Molding Capabilities Backed by Advanced Facilities

        Davies Molding operates an ISO 9001-certified, 100,000-square-foot facility equipped with molding machines ranging from 35 to 500 tons. Our scale and versatility allow us to handle a full spectrum of thermoset and thermoplastic custom molding projects.

        With decades of expertise, we deliver precision results on even the most intricate designs. Whether your project requires injection molding, compression molding, or transfer molding, our team ensures consistent quality and repeatability at every stage.

        Our state-of-the-art facility combines advanced technology with a highly skilled workforce to support projects from concept through production. From design and prototyping to molding, secondary operations, and final assembly, we provide complete solutions that meet strict performance standards. Partner with Davies to achieve reliable, cost-effective components tailored to your requirements.

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        Davies Earns Top Certifications, Reinforcing Its Commitment as a Responsible Manufacturer

        SGS ISO 9001:2015 System Certification
        RoHS and Reach Certificate of Compliance
        Waste Reduction Certificate
        Women Owned Business Enterprise Certification
        Questions and Answers about Custom Molding
        1What is custom molding, and can it meet specific project needs?
        Custom molding is a specialized manufacturing process focused on creating molded plastic parts and components tailored to specific requirements. Custom molding is common for industries including automotive, electronics, infrastructure and medical.
        2What are the key stages in the custom molding process?
        The molding process typically involves developing the concept, designing the part, prototyping, building the tooling, and finally production of the part. These stages should be a collaborative effort with the molding company's engineering, design, and production teams to ensure the vision meets the solution.
        3Can custom-molded parts be produced in large volumes?
        Custom molding can be completed at high volumes, depending upon the molding company chosen. It is important to find a molding company that has the presses necessary to support the volume you need in the time frame needed. While a small shop may have the correct press, that press may be shared with products from multiple companies, thereby limiting production of the part. Also, with volume can come quality concerns. Be sure the shop has precise tooling, automated procedures, and rigorous quality control measures to ensure consistency.
        4How is quality assured during the molding process?
        Ensuring that each custom part is of the highest quality involves rigorous and continuous inspections, precise measurements, and comprehensive testing at different production stages. Choosing a company that is meticulous during all phases ensures that the final molded components meet the highest quality standards, even when a large number of parts are being created.
        5What materials can be used in a molding project?
        When you're molding a part, picking the right material is one of the most important steps. There are a wide variety of options to choose from, including thermoplastics, thermosets, and elastomers. The best choice depends on how the part will be used, how tough it needs to be, and the environment it will be in. You can check out a full list of material options on our Plastic Materials page.
        6What industries commonly custom mold parts?
        Custom molding is common in the automotive industry, for medical devices, consumer electronics, aerospace, and industrial equipment. These industries often require parts with unique shapes, materials, or performance standards so components need to be specifically designed and molded to meet the exact needs of the product.

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