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The NVD Process

A unique method of mold manufacturing, “atom by atom”. Nickel shell molds are operating successfully, without failure, in a variety of processes for over 14 years.

Weber Manufacturing Technologies Inc. (Midland, ON CANADA) introduces a unique method of mold manufacturing with its advanced proprietary technology. Nickel Vapour Deposition (NVD) nickel shell mold manufacturing has been successfully proven for over 14 years in: Direct Back Foam, Urethane, RIM Overmold, Spray Urethane, Injection, Slush, RTM, SMC Compression, SRIM, Compression Injection, Autoclave.

Advantages of NVD nickel shells include:

• Substantial Cost Savings in Multiple Mold Applications
• High Accuracy Incorporating Slides/Lifters for Undercuts
• Conformal Heating and Cooling
• Incredible Grain Definition
• Shorter Deliveries
• Superior corrosion resistance (better than electroformed nickel and Nickel 200)
• Fast nickel vapour deposition process 0.010"/hr (0.25mm/hr) - more than 20 times faster than electroforming
• CNC machined re-usable metallic mandrels produce high accuracy
• Shorter delivery times and lower costs for duplicate shells
• More uniform wall thickness than electroforming
• Virtually stress-free
• Nickel Vapour Deposition (NVD) nickel can easily be welded due to absence of sulfides
• Excellent durability - due to high hardness
• Excellent mold release due to fine grain structure
• Significantly lighter than solid aluminum or steel molds
• 1" (25mm) thick nickel shells can be produced in 100 hours
• Thermal conductivity of nickel is 76% better than P-20 (2311) steel

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