Tableware manufacturers have used a range of different forming processes to manufacture ware of different shapes. These process, includind ram press and roller forming , primarily used plaster moulds. The advent of resin technology has led to the increasing adoption of pressure cast technology for tableware production. Plaster moulds typically have poor strength and wear characteristics leading to short mould lives ,wide variations in ware surface quality, high fettling and finishing times and high mould inventory and mould making requirements. Resin tableware moulds of all types provide manufacturers with the following benefits:   Increased mould service life - giving reduced mould costs per piece Consistent high service quality - giving reduced sponging and fettling requirements and higher product consistency Higher productivity - through decreased cycle time and reduced downtime Reduced inventory - longer mould lives decrease mould inventory, mould making costs and reduce work in progress Our experience in materials technology and mould construction techniques means that we are the only company to offer resin moulds and technologies for the full range of processes including: Pressure cast tableware moulds Resin Ram Press moulds Synthetic "flexible flatware" moulds § The varying process requirements for these applications mean that we have designed mould materials with a range of different mechanical properties and characterstics. All PCL tableware moulds can be readily adapted to fit on the wide range of forming machinery used by tableware manufacturers around the world § Developed with Cceram Technology UK