Many believe prototyping is just an extra, unnecessary step in the injection molding process, which is a misconception that can result in severe production line disruptions and forfeiture of time and money. In fact, some believe it increases costs and inhibits development and production times, but in reality, it does the opposite. Proceeding with a custom injection molding without prototyping often results in a series of tool adjustments that can become both time-consuming and expensive. Let’s review precisely how prototype tooling in injection molding accelerates production and saves you time and money.
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Every business needs to prototype and test their products before they go to market, but this is especially true for startup companies building their flagship products. Your first products can make or break your company and having prototypes, and injection molding for startups gives you the
Design for Manufacturing: Working Early with Vendors
For many businesses, looking for a parts manufacturing vendor happens late into the design process, often after you’re deep into the design phase. This has its advantages, as the scope of the product has already been figured out and having a CAD or physical prototype allows for quicker mold design. However, it’s not usually the right decision when it comes to the end product. Work with your vendor early in the design process, even before prototype development, can result in a product that’s easier and less costly to manufacture, with fewer mold design and injection molding production problems.
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The great idea for your product or part might start on a piece of paper or even a cocktail napkin – but before it gets to your parts manufacture, it needs to undergo a transformation. In this article, we’re going to look at why you and your plastic injection mold designer should be using SolidWorks CAD for all steps of the part and mold designing process, and why it delivers not only a better product but also a smoother process with less time and money spent. [Read more…] about Why We Use SolidWorks CAD for Injection Mold Design