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Injection molding can provide a range of lifetime part volumes\u2014from as few as 10 to more than 10 million. We’re a low-volume manufacturer, typically producing 10 to 10,000+ parts from aluminum molds. We provide two injection molding service options. One is best suited for those who need smaller part quantities often associated with prototyping and the other a good fit for those who require larger part quantities common in low-volume production<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Why Rapid Prototyping?<\/strong><\/h2>\n
    \n
  • Reduce design risks<\/li>\n
  • Test multiple designs simultaneously<\/li>\n
  • Accelerate speed to market<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    Why On-Demand Manufacturing?<\/strong><\/h2>\n
      \n
    • Manage demand volatility<\/li>\n
    • Reduce total cost of ownership<\/li>\n
    • Leverage cost-efficient bridge tooling<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

      Prototyping or On-demand Manufacturing?<\/h2>\n

      While the molds themselves are similar, part quantities, lifetime maintenance, quality documentation, and pricing vary depending on which service option is chosen. The right one depends on your project needs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
      <\/th>\nPROTOTYPING<\/th>\nON-DEMAND MANUFACTURING<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n
      OBJECTIVE<\/th>\nI need to validate my design<\/td>\nI need the flexibility of on-demand production of end-use parts<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
      BEST WHEN<\/th>\n\n
        \n
      • Lifetime volumes are likely below 2,000 parts<\/li>\n
      • An affordable entry point for tooling is important<\/li>\n
      • Part production is only needed for 1 year or less<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n
      		\n
        \n
      • Lifetime volumes exceed 2,000 parts<\/li>\n
      • Lower part price is critical<\/li>\n
      • Part production is needed for several years<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
      MOLD PRICE<\/th>\nLower<\/td>\nHigher<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
      PART PRICE<\/th>\nHigher<\/td>\nLower<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
      MOLD CAVITIES<\/th>\nSingle<\/td>\nSingle and multi-cavity<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
      GUARANTEED MOLD LIFE<\/th>\nLimited (guaranteed for at least 2,000 shots)<\/td>\nUnlimited<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
      MOLD STORAGE<\/th>\nStored for 18 months of inactivity<\/td>\nStored for 3 years of inactivity<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
      MOLD OWNERSHIP<\/th>\nUpon request<\/td>\nYes<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
      QUALITY DOCUMENTATION<\/th>\nBasic inspection reports available upon request<\/td>\nBasic inspection reports included; enhanced reports available upon request<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
      SHARED FEATURES<\/th>\nAluminum molds
      \nStandard lead time of 15 days or less
      \nTolerances of +\/-0.003 in. plus resin tolerance (in.\/in.)
      \nSet-up fees apply to each run<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

       <\/p>\n

      \"\"
      Multi-cavity molds can provide substantial piece-part cost savings compared to single-cavity molds.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

      Piece-Part Price Comparison<\/h2>\n

      This chart shares the potential cost savings you can achieve with on-demand manufacturing for molded parts with varying levels of complexity.<\/p>\n

      \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
      PART COMPLEXITY<\/th>\nSIMPLE<\/th>\nMEDIUM<\/th>\nHIGH<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n
      EXTENTS<\/th>\n1 in. x 1 in. x 0.65 in.<\/td>\n3.5 in. x 2.5 in. x 1 in.<\/td>\n4.2 in. x 4.2 in. x 2.9 in.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
      PART VOLUME<\/th>\n0.16 in.\u00b3<\/td>\n2.73 in.\u00b3<\/td>\n7.31 in.\u00b3<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
      PIECE-PART PRICING<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
      PROTOTYPE
      \nSINGLE-CAVITY MOLD<\/th>\n      		$1.50<\/td>\n$2.45<\/td>\n$7.50<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
      ON-DEMAND MANUFACTURING SINGLE-CAVITY MOLD<\/th>\n$1.00<\/td>\n$1.70<\/td>\n$5.30<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
      ON-DEMAND MANUFACTURING
      \nMULTI-CAVITY MOLD<\/th>\n      		$0.40<\/td>\n$0.85<\/td>\n$2.00<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n

      Note that this is just an example of parts to illustrate the potential piece-part price savings offered by on-demand manufacturing.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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