Frequently Asked Questions

Injection Molding
1. What is Injection Molding?

• Injection Molding is a manufacturing process where raw plastic resins are melted and injected under pressure into a mold where it is formed into a specific product. Injection molding will usually offer the lowest cost for your plastic parts. This process is best suited when many parts are required.
• A variety of resins are available to accomplish properties such as strength; ultraviolet protection and even RF shielding. 

2. What is a mold?

• The mold is the tool that is required to form the shape and features required in the product(s). It is custom designed for this purpose and is made to be clamped into the molding press (machine), withstand the injection pressure, to remove the heat from the plastic and to eject the part(s).
• A mold may produce one or many parts with each machine cycle. It may also be designed to produce several different parts each time. 
• Molds are machined from a variety of metals from aluminum to hardened tool steel. 

3. What is the basic Injection Molding cycle?

• The molding cycle is the sequence by which the process produces the part(s). The machine closes the mold. Plastic is injected and held under pressure until cool. The machine then opens the mold and part(s) are ejected. 

4. What type of equipment is used?

• At A & A, we have 21 molding presses from 75 to 500 tons. The surface area of the part(s) and the type of resin used dictates the size of the press required. 

5. Where is our facility located?

• A & A Global Industries, Inc.
17 Stenersen Lane
Cockeysville, MD 21030
Contact: Gerry Clothier
1-800-638-6000 ext 306
gclothier@aaglobalind.com



Powder Coating
1. What is Powder Coating?

• Powder coating is a completely dry finishing process that used on a variety of products. A free dry mix of plastic resins, pigments and fillers melt and fuse together into a solid coating in a high powered curing oven.

2. Facts about Powder Coating!

• It is tough, attractive, durable, scratch resistant, versatile, long-lasting and colorful

3. What colors are available?

• Virtually any color is available in powder coating. Once you know what color you want, our powder coating personnel will assist you in making the perfect color.

4. What kind of materials can be powder coated?

• All objects made from metal can be powder coated including; steel, brass, copper, bronze, titanium, magnesium, etc.).

5. What are some items that can be powder coated?

• Some items that can be powder coated include patio and indoor furniture, automobile, plane, boat parts, plumbing and light fixtures, AC units and much more.

6. Why is powder coating better than liquid paint?

• Powder coating is better than liquid paint because it is thicker and powder coating is more resistant to chipping, scratching and fading. Powder coating can also be applied to more objects than liquid paint.

7. Where is your Powder Coating Facility located?

• 10711 Gilroy Road
Hunt Valley, MD 21031
Contact: Steve Easterday 
1-800-638-6000 option 1, ext 853
seasterday@aaglobalind.com



Tool & Die
1. What is tool and die?

• Tool & Die here at A&A is where new molds are fabricated. Molds are maintained and repairs are made. Here we also fabricate fixtures and special tooling required for production.

2. What type of equipment do you utilize?

• CNC mill / lathe; EDM (Electrical Discharge Machining) along with manual mills, lathes and grinders.

3. What is A & A’s tool and die capable of?

• With a combined 70+ years of experience, our skilled mold-makers can produce virtually all that is necessary to satisfy your project and keep it in excellent repair throughout. 

4. What is a solid model?

• A solid model is a computer generated 3-Dimentional file. It is created on a CAD (Computer Aided Design) program. With this we are able to create prototypes of the designed part and or design the injection mold necessary to produce it.

5. Where is our tool & die facility?

• A & A Global Industries, Inc.
17 Stenersen Lane
Cockeysville, MD 21030
Contact: Gerry Clothier
1-800-638-6000 ext 306
gclothier@aaglobalind.com