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We offer two injection molding service options, one optimized for prototyping\/small batch production and the other for massive end production of end-use parts.<\/p>\n

While the molds themselves are similar, part quantities, lifetime maintenance, mold ownership, and pricing vary depending on the type of service you choose.<\/p>\n

\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
<\/th>\nPROTOTYPING<\/th>\nEND PRODUCTION<\/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 6 months of inactivity<\/td>\nStored for 2 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<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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