How to Choose the Best Plastic Injection Molding Company

How to Choose the Best Plastic Injection Molding Company

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What is Plastic Injection Molding?Plastic injection molding is a process of manufacturing thermoplastic and thermosetting plastics.

Plastic injection molding constitutes di�erent stages in which the material is �rst sent through a hot barrel and melted down for mixing and then it is sent into a mold to cool and solidify in to the shape of the mold.

Evaluating a plastic molding company

Considering the cost

Learning the history

Finding their capabilities and specialties

Considering quality of the molder and delivery time

Finding the quality of the products produced

Considering the location of the supplier

Steps to be followed while choosing a company:

Evaluating a Plastic Molding CompanyThe �rst and foremost thing to know when evaluating a plastic molding company is �nding what you need them to mold for you.

You must prepare a completely de�ned 3d model of the plastic component along with specifying the draft angles, surface textures and maximum allowable �ash.

Considering the CostThe next factor to realize when choosing an injection molding company is the cost. Buying the products in China or Korea would be much cheaper but the delay in getting the product would be more.

You need to be wiser when choosing and you should also consider the restrictions on price based on the project your company is working on.

Learning the HistoryThe next important thing to consider is learning the history of the company and their potential. Try to �nd how long they have been on business and what industries do they work for?

If you need to manufacture a product that requires tight tolerances, it would be better to choose a plasticmolding company that deals with health or aeronautics industry than a company that molds toys.

Capabilities and SpecialtiesOnce you have known the background, try to �nd their capabilities, specialties, the presses they use and how old they are? Also �nd if they would be able to handlethe volume you require?

Quality and Delivery TimeApart from considering the lower component cost, you should also consider the quality of the molder and the delivery time. Lower molding costs wouldn't be an overall savings for you always if there is a high delay in delivery and the product is of lower quality.

Quality of the ProductsTake some time to �nd the quality of the products produced by the company. Also check if they are a certi�ed company and they do control charting?

What would be their action plan if they �nd an useless product during audit?

Considering the LocationThe �nal thing to consider is the location of the supplier and how will this impact on your working relationship?

Choosing an injection molding company near your location would be much better than choosing a company overseas because you can just visit your supplier any time when issues arise instead of spendingthousands of dollars per visit.

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