WHAT TO LOOK FOR:
TIP 1 - PART DESIGN FEATURES
Complexity of part design
Use part design only when necessary to minimize cost
Tip 2 - RESIN RAW MATERIAL
This will be an ongoing manufacturing cost to manufacture product
Compare engineered resin to commodity resins
Tip 3 - TOOLING ASSET
Understand Injection Mold classifications
# of cavities required
Runner System
Type of Injection Mold
Upfront engineering
Tip 4 - MANUFACTURING STRATEGIES
Automation Solutions when needed
Partner that continuously update strategies to increase efficiency
Development of reliable & repeatable molding process
Tip 5 - QUALITY CERTIFICATIONS & PROTOCOLS
Quality Inspections
In-line inspections with automation
