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Is a Prototype Mold what you need for your plastic parts?
When deciding whether to opt for a production mold (typically in steel) or a prototype mold to enable you to …
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Tagged plastic injection molding, prototyping, tooling
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Injection Mold Textures: How to Choose the Right One?
As a product designer, I’ve witnessed firsthand the transformative power of using injection mold textures to add a finish or …
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Transfer Manufacturing From One Chinese Factory To Another With Fewer Risks
Sometimes, if things have really gotten bad, you’ll need to leave your current Chinese supplier and transfer manufacturing to a …
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Tagged sourcing from china, switching manufacturers, tooling
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The Conundrum of Investing in Tooling Before a Final Prototype
In most new product development projects for electro-mechanical products, there comes a time when the company (and its investors) need to make …
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Common DFM Improvements On Plastic Injection Molded Parts
How do you ensure your design is mature, and you are ready to order the fabrication of the mold for …
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Tagged DFM, DFM analysis, new product development, plastic injection molding, tooling
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