# Plastics and Rubber Manufacturing Software

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# Every tool, every cavity,
every shot accounted for.

DynamxMFG tracks moulding and extrusion jobs by tool, cavity and cycle, with material batch and regrind traceability, live machine status, and scrap recorded at the press as it happens.

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## Where the moulding shop loses its hours

What limits output on a moulding shop is rarely the press itself. It is the changeover, the scrap nobody counted, and the material record written up long after the run finished.

### Tool changes eat the schedule

Changeovers are planned on a whiteboard and recorded after the fact. Nobody can say what a week of tool changes actually costs you in lost running time.

### Scrap is counted too late

Short shots, flash and start-up scrap get totalled at the end of a run, if at all. By then the material is gone and the job has already lost its margin.

### Batch and regrind traceability is manual

Lot numbers live on paper labels and in the setter's memory. When a customer questions a part, tracing the virgin batch and the regrind that went with it takes days.

Side by side

## Spreadsheets and generic tools vs DynamxMFG

A spreadsheet cannot count shots, hold a lot number at the press, or tell you what a week of tool changes actually cost.

DynamxMFGSpreadsheets and generic toolsTool and mould changeoverScheduled and clocked as a real operationWhiteboard plan, written up afterwardsCavity and cycle countsShots and parts counted at the pressEstimated from run time at shift endMaterial batch and regrindVirgin, masterbatch and regrind lots booked to the jobPaper labels and the setter's memoryScrap and short shotsBooked at the operation with your own reasonsTotalled at the end of the runMachine utilisationRun, changeover and downtime reported per pressGuessed from output and gut feelWhat you get

## Everything a moulding shop needs. Nothing it does not.

DynamxMFG is built around the way moulders and rubber processors actually work, from tool set and first off, through the run, to despatch.

### Works Orders by Tool and Cavity

Every run is released as a works order against a named tool, with cavity count, cycle time and target quantity on the job. Set up, first off and the run itself are separate operations, so the time each one takes is recorded rather than assumed.

**Replaces:** Paper travellers, whiteboard run plans, spreadsheet job lists

### Data Capture at the Press

Operators clock on at a touch screen and confirm shot and part counts as the run goes. Scrap is booked live against reasons you configure, short shot, flash, contamination or colour, and downtime is logged with a cause. The job cost moves during the run, not after it.

**Replaces:** Tally sheets, scrap bins counted later, shift handover notes

### Material Batch and Regrind Control

Virgin polymer, masterbatch, additives and regrind are booked to the job at the point of issue, each with its lot number. Stock moves as the material moves, so every part carries the batches that went into it and a customer query takes minutes rather than days.

**Replaces:** Paper batch labels, stock spreadsheets, month end reconciliations

### Press Scheduling and Tool Changeovers

Jobs are scheduled against presses and the tools they need, so a run is never released to a machine whose tool is already committed. Changeovers sit in the plan as work with a duration, and planners can group jobs by tool to cut the number of changes in a week.

**Replaces:** Whiteboard press plans, changeover spreadsheets, manual capacity checks

Tooling

## Tool history you can actually plan around

Every job runs against a tool, so DynamxMFG builds a history for each one. You can see shots since the last service, cycle times drifting out, cavities blocked off, and the runs where a tool started producing scrap.

That turns maintenance into something you schedule rather than react to. Presses and tools are planned together, so a run is never released to a machine whose tool is already due to come out for repair.

- Shot and cavity counts recorded at the press
- Tool history, downtime and changeover time in one place
- Material lot and regrind traceable on every part

The numbers

## What manufacturers get from DynamxMFG

40+built-in reports, from live production data

90 daysfrom kick-off to running on the floor

40%more production capacity at GMC

99.9%on-time delivery at CPL

Rated 4.1/5 on Capterra, GetApp and Software Advice. Our ratings come from public review platforms, not testimonials we picked ourselves.

Getting started

## Live in 90 days, not 18 months

We handle the implementation. Your team stays focused on production. Here is what your first 90 days look like.

DAYS 0-30
### Establish visibility and a trusted baseline

The first month replaces spreadsheet chaos and guesswork with a single source of live production data.

DAYS 31-60
### Regain control and remove obvious waste

With live data in place, your team shifts from reactive firefighting to data-driven action.

DAYS 61-90
### Prove the ROI and prepare to scale

The final phase turns your operational improvements into financial evidence.

Customers

## What manufacturers say about DynamxMFG

“DynamxMFG is an excellent choice for manufacturers looking to digitise operations without being overwhelmed by complexity.”

Kristopher SService Engineer at Protea“As GMC has grown, it had become harder for me to have such a keen view on components to see if those parts were profitable or not. DynamxMFG enabled us to monitor the machine time and see whether we are making a profit or a loss on each component.”

Paul BManaging Director at GMC“The ability to dynamically modify BOMs after release, adding or removing items from work orders, scrapping and reworking parts, has been the single biggest improvement for our business.”

Andrew TManaging Director at Protea“We chose the system over competitors because of its ease of use, strong customer support and friendly delivery team. So far, everything has matched what was promised.”

Amy MHead of Operations at Elite Skills Arena“With DynamxMFG, all our production processes are tracked and the relevant data is captured. This increases our control over the business and helps us identify more opportunities to enhance efficiency and quality.”

Neil SOperations Director at QK-TEX“Our experience has been positive, and it was definitely worth switching. The support we have received has been extremely helpful. My favourite feature is the integration and automation capabilities.”

Philippos FHead of Digital Transformation at CPLRunning the moulding shop

## Moulding, Extrusion and Shift Running Without the Paperwork

Moulders and rubber processors run long hours on expensive tools with thin margins. The figures that matter, cycle time, scrap, changeover time and which material lot went into which parts, are usually written down after the event. DynamxMFG captures them at the press or the line while the run is happening.

### Moulding and Extrusion

Moulding runs are released as works orders against a named tool, with part counts confirmed at the press. Extrusion and other continuous lines run as works orders against a target quantity, with output, scrap and downtime booked at the line as the run goes. The same job record holds the labour, the machine time and the material for either process.

### Tooling and Changeover

A tool change is planned and clocked as an operation with its own duration, booked against the tool and the press. Over a few weeks that tells you how long each change really takes and which combinations cost you most. Planners can then group jobs by tool to reduce the number of changes in a week.

### Scrap Booked Where It Happens

Scrap is booked at the operation against reasons you set yourself, such as start-up, short shot, flash or contamination. Because it is recorded during the run, the job cost moves while there is still time to stop and fix the cause.

### Batch Traceability From Material to Part

Virgin polymer, compound, masterbatch and regrind are booked to the job with their lot numbers at the point of issue. Every part carries the batches that went into it, so a customer query is answered in minutes. See how [batch tracking in DynamxMFG](https://totalcontrolpro.com/batch-tracking-software/) works, and where you need unit-level records, [serial number tracking](https://totalcontrolpro.com/serial-number-tracking-software/).

### Shift Running and Handover

Operators clock on at the start of a shift and the next shift picks up the same job, with the count and the scrap already recorded. Nobody rewrites a handover sheet, and the morning meeting starts from the live position on [real-time production tracking](https://totalcontrolpro.com/real-time-production-tracking-software/) rather than last night's notes.

### Cost Per Part on Every Run

Labour, machine time, material and scrap all land on the works order, so you can see what a run really cost per good part and compare it with the price. [Job costing](https://totalcontrolpro.com/job-costing-software-for-manufacturers/) shows estimated against actual while the job is still on the press.

Moulders using DynamxMFG

### Trade Mouldings

Trade Mouldings is a UK manufacturer of plastic and rubber moulded components for the construction, agriculture and industrial markets, producing bespoke moulded products in volume. It runs its production on DynamxMFG, which shows the system suits volume batch moulding as well as high-mix, low-volume work.

Questions

## What plastics and rubber manufacturers ask us

Can it count shots and parts from the press?Yes. Jobs are tracked by shot and by cavity, so the completed quantity reflects what the machine actually produced. Operators confirm counts at the press on a touch screen, and cycle times, downtime and scrap are recorded against the same job. You get real output rather than a figure written up at the end of the shift.

How does it handle tool and mould changeovers?A changeover is scheduled and clocked as an operation in its own right. The time is booked against the tool and the machine, so you can see how long each change really takes and which combinations cost you most. Planning can then group jobs by tool to cut the number of changes in a week.

Can we trace material batches and regrind?Yes. Virgin material, masterbatch, additives and regrind are all booked to the job as stock, with lot numbers captured at the point of issue. Every part carries the lots that went into it. If a customer raises a concern, you can search a batch and see which jobs, machines and operators it touched.

How is scrap and short shot data captured?Scrap is booked at the operation, using reasons you configure yourself: short shot, flash, contamination, colour, start-up. Because it is recorded as it happens, the job cost updates during the run rather than after it. Reports then show scrap by tool, machine, material and shift, so the pattern becomes obvious.

Will it show utilisation across the whole moulding shop?Yes. Every press reports run time, changeover time and downtime against the jobs it ran. Dashboards show which machines are loaded, which are idle, and where the shop is losing hours. Over 40 built-in reports cover output, scrap, labour and material, so nobody has to build a spreadsheet.

Does DynamxMFG work for extrusion as well as moulding?Yes. Extrusion and other continuous lines run as works orders against a target quantity, with output, scrap and downtime booked at the line during the run.

How does a job carry across shifts?Operators clock on to the running job at the start of their shift. The count, scrap and downtime from the previous shift are already on the job, so there is no handover sheet to rewrite.

Can we see the cost per part on a run?Yes. Labour, machine time, material and scrap all land on the works order as the run goes, so you can see the cost per good part while the job is still on the press.

Do other moulders use DynamxMFG?Yes. Trade Mouldings, a UK manufacturer of plastic and rubber moulded components, runs its production on DynamxMFG.

Does DynamxMFG need a network connection at the press?Yes. DynamxMFG is cloud-based and needs a wifi connection wherever operators record work, so check coverage around the presses before go-live.

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