Western Rubbers Elevates Tooling Precision with New VMC Machine Installation

At Western Rubbers, our commitment to innovation is always rooted in one goal: delivering better solutions to our customers. In line with this vision, we’ve enhanced our tooling capabilities with the installation of a high-speed Vertical Machining Center (VMC). This latest addition to our factory is helping us develop custom rubber molds faster, with greater precision and improved consistency — all in-house.

What exactly is a VMC Machine?

A Vertical Machining Center (VMC) is a computer-controlled milling machine that operates on a vertical spindle axis. Widely used in the mold and tooling industry, it enables the production of complex, high-accuracy components by precisely machining cavities, slots, and surfaces on various mold materials. For us, this means faster turnaround and higher-quality tooling for your rubber products.

Specs That Matter: What Our VMC Can Do

Our newly installed VMC enhances our tool room with:

  • High spindle speeds for faster material removal
  • Multi-axis control for creating intricate mold geometries
  • Consistent accuracy and repeatability
  • Compatibility with mold-grade materials such as tool steel, aluminum, and stainless steel.

This investment allows us to manufacture rubber molds that are precise, repeatable, and
application-specific — whether it’s for inflatable seals, diaphragms, or custom extrusions.

Why This Matters to Our Clients

We didn’t just install a VMC to modernize — we did it to bring you better value. Here’s how: ✅ Custom Molds, Faster: Reduced tooling lead times by up to 30% ✅ Greater Precision: Improved part tolerances for more consistent output ✅ Rapid Prototyping: Quicker mold iterations help speed up your approvals ✅ In-House Advantage: No third-party delays, better IP security, and quicker changeovers

What Our Team Says

“With the VMC, we now create highly complex molds with greater control and much
faster turnaround. This significantly improves our R&D and NPD capabilities.”
—(person name), Tooling Head, Western Rubbers

What’s Next?

The addition of the VMC is part of a larger strategy to enhance our manufacturing ecosystem. In the near future, we aim to integrate automated CAM programming, enable multi-cavity die production, and continue scaling up our tooling division to support more complex OEM requirements

Need custom rubber parts with tight tolerances and shorter lead times?
📩 Get in touch or email us at sales@westernrubbers.com to discuss your mold
development needs.

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👉 About Western Rubbers

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Established in 1972, Western Rubbers specializes in manufacturing inflatable seals, rubber extrusions and rubber & PTFE diaphragms. With over 50 years of experience, our seals are made up of elastomers having specially developed in-house formulations, which make our seals not only appealing in aesthetics but also long lasting in extreme environments.

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