1) PRODUCT DESIGN: An attractive and functional design is the first major step towards developing new packaging. At DeKroft we have our own design department. Our company has experience staff for designing and producing thermoformed packaging.
Using the latest SolidWorks software, we produce various proposals which you can view in 2D & 3D online. You can rely on getting the best advice from us – not only on an attractive design but also on how you can save money and increase your production speed.

2) PROTOTYPE: A new product only really comes to life when you can hold it in your hands and feel it. So besides showing you a great 3D image of your design, we can also produce some samples. These are made on our manual moulding machine in any material you specify, such as PS, PET or PP, and in your choice of film thickness. This way you get the best possible idea of what your product will look like and you can even test it with contents.

3) TRIAL RUN: We can also go one step further by making you a test mould. This can be used to produce anything from a few dozen to tens of thousands of products. The products are representative of the end product that will be made with the final production mould. You can use the trial run to test your filling and sealing lines or as a preproduction series. At this stage it is still possible to make changes to details of the final mould.

4) MOULD DESIGN: Once you have approved the product design, we start building the mould. As we are familiar with virtually all known machine types, we will come up with the best possible layout for your needs. We discuss the final design with you, incorporating quick change systems if required, and advise you on other options that influence output, production speed and quality. An appropriate mould design is every bit as important as the right product design.

5) PART PRODUCTION: Once the mould design has been finalised, we start producing the various parts. These are made on our innovative machines using techniques such as 3 and 5 axis electrodes milling, turning and wire or zinc spark eroding. High-speed milling is a relatively new technique that we are developing and that enables us to produce even better surface quality and greater precision. Our entire machine park is controlled with CAM modules. This makes the transfer from the engineering department much easier and minimises the risk of errors.

6) ASSEMBLY: After finishing all the machinery parts, we will do post-process like polishing, drilling and grinding. With standardized operating process of assembly, we ensure that our customer can received the best mould

7) TRIAL RUN OF COMMERCIAL MOULD: At DeKroft, a finished mould doesn’t mean our work is done. All moulds are tested at customer’s place.
8) SERVICE: As the final stage in setting up a new product, we can install the new mould in your production environment. Our thermoforming experts are trained to get the most out of the mould on all thermoforms. We work with your engineers to get your production up and running as soon as possible.
And it doesn’t stop here either. We will continue to provide you with support whenever you need it. For example, you can ask us to optimise moulds that have been in use for some time, so as to cut the cycle time or improve mould removal. And if you have any technical problems, you can’t fix yourselves, make the most of our expertise in moulds and the thermoforming process