As a China injection molding supplier you know the pain. An inquiry comes in from a potential buyer with no specs and no details about their project. How can you give them a quote and estimate for the product when…
Effective Communication Strategies for Working with Chinese Suppliers China is a major supplier and manufacturing center for companies around the world. While the cost and efficiency benefits of working with Chinese suppliers are attractive, communication and cultural differences can present…
Moulding the Future: Latest Trends in Plastics Injection Molding Table of Contents Material Innovations: The Rise of Sustainable Plastics Tech Revolutionizing the Process: Automation & 3D Printing Automated Production 3D-Printed Molds Pushing the Boundaries of Design Micro-molding Multi-Component Molding Sustainability…
China has risen to dominate global injection mold manufacturing, but the US and Japan still lead in certain niche areas. This detailed article examines the key strengths and weaknesses of each country’s industry. Table of Contents China: The World’s Mold…
Introduction Table of Contents Introduction Why Detailed Information Results in Better Injection Molding Quotes Part Drawings: The Cornerstone of an Accurate Quote What to Include in Technical Drawings Part Specifications: Defining Material and Performance Needs Key Material Properties to Specify…
Getting a good quote for your plastic parts is key to budgeting and planning your project. But the accuracy and speed of that quote depends on the information you provide your supplier upfront. Table of Contents Share Part Geometry CAD…
From Sketch to Shelf: Demystifying the Milestones of a Product Launch (Injected, of Course!) Table of Contents From Sketch to Shelf: Demystifying the Milestones of a Product Launch (Injected, of Course!) Stage 1: Concept Validation – From Napkin Sketch to…
Injection molding has long been an inexpensive ways adopted to produce plastic parts across several industries, but its technology continues to advance at an astonishing speed. New trends like 3D-printed tooling, intelligent molding techniques and eco-friendly approaches as well as…
Introduction to Calculating Injection Mold Costs Table of Contents Mold Complexity Material Selection 1. Raw plastic resin pricing 2. Mold materials Size of the Mold Tolerance Requirements Surface Finish Requirements Production Volume Lead Time for Manufacturing Geographic Location for Manufacturing…
You have a brilliant idea for a new product. Now you want to turn this vision into a tangible object that delivers value to users. The key steps? Conceptualizing, prototyping through 3D printing and vacuum casting, then preparing the final…
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