Process

From the idea to the mould: The manufacturing and development process at agathon

agathon is known for its high-quality plastic moulds, which are used worldwide in large-scale industrial production. But how are these precise moulds made? The manufacturing and development process at agathon is a complex and highly modern process, which ranges from the first idea to the finished mould.

The development process at a glance:

Customer-oriented development
State-of-the-art CAD software
Efficient prototyping with unrivalled imaging accuracy.
High-precision mould making with the latest technologies
Strict quality control
Comprehensive customer service

agathon is proud of its state-of-the-art manufacturing and development process, which enables the company to offer its customers worldwide high-quality plastic moulds.

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It all starts with an idea

#1 - Idea & Design

It all starts with the customer's idea. agathon works closely with its customers to understand their specific requirements and develop optimal solutions.
The design of the mould is created using the latest CAD software. Factors such as the shape of the product, the material properties and the requirements of the production process are taken into account. The design of the mould is optimized to meet the aesthetic requirements of the product and the producibility.

#2 - Prototyping

After the design phase, a prototype of the mould is created. This prototype is used to check the design and to make any necessary adjustments.
agathon relies on the most modern prototype construction methods to quickly and efficiently produce prototypes of the highest quality.

#3 - Engineering

Design of the mould in 3D
Mould Flow Studien
Dynamic FEA simulations

#4 - Toolmaking

Toolmaking with our own CNC milling machine park

#5 - Mould making

After approval of the prototype the mould drawing,mould making begins. Here the moulds are made of high-quality plastics.
agathon has a state-of-the-art machine park, which makes it possible to produce moulds of the highest precision and quality.
Furthermore, the production efficiency in a 4-shift system with the full automation of individual production centers is taken into account.

#6 - Quality control

In a defined rhythm, our moulds undergo a strict quality control to ensure that they meet the high quality standards of agathon.
During this process, factors such as dimensional accuracy, surface quality and functionality of the mould are checked.

#7 - Delivery

After successful quality control, the mould is delivered to the customer.
agathon offers its customers a comprehensive service that also includes the installation and commissioning of the moulds.

Moulds

Tradition & innovation since 1949

More than 160 employees produce moulds in different sizes and weights for the entire food market with a focus on the chocolate industry.

Precision & the latest technologies

Moulds from agathon are characterized by the highest quality and contribute significantly to increased efficiency in production - we design moulds for highly complex items and keep the production processes of our customers in focus.

Quality

Mould development at the highest level

Of course, we take each of your inquiries seriously and look for individual solutions in the Food Design Center as well as in the development and production. We have been working with this motto for more than 75 years – an important part of our success.

BPA

agathon sets a good example

BPA is a chemical compound that has been used for decades in the manufacture of plastics and epoxy resins. In particular, BPA is widely used in food packaging, cans and plastic containers. The problem lies in the potential release of BPA from these materials into food and beverages, which can lead to human exposure.

Recycling

Sustainability through plastic recycling in production

We are aware of our responsibility towards the environment and therefore rely on sustainable production processes. An important part of these efforts is plastic recycling.

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