Our Injection Molding Process
We are unlike any other injection molder you know.
From our expertise in high-performance materials, to our unique development and delivery process, we work collaboratively to compress timelines and help deliver superior new products. All of which redefines what it means to work with an injection molder. That’s why so many high-tech, high-performance manufacturers count on us as their development and manufacturing partner.
When you work with us, you’ll discover our unique 5-step process. It’s what makes us, us – and what ensures you get your part across the finish line.
Discovery
In the Discovery phase, we gather everything needed to make the project successful. With you, we review the history of the component, what you’ve tried and the results, budget and timing requirements, and the component’s application, critical functionality, key requirements, and the conditions that the component is exposed to (i.e. temperature, chemical, loading, UV, friction, wear, etc). This meeting can occur within 24 hours of initial contact if needed.
FEASIBILITY & ANALYSIS
In this phase, we analyze the problem’s root cause(s), from polymer material selection to dimensional capability to defects introduced by manufacturing. We share our findings, and work with you to explore opportunities such as cost reduction ideas and part (assembly) consolidation. This phase typically takes 1 week, and results in a SOW, refined budgetary costs, and project timing.
Design Solution
This phase is comprised of three parallel paths: component design, tooling design, and manufacturing process design. We analyze risk and if necessary, develop alternative designs as options for the prototype/testing phase. At the completion of this phase, we’ll have a joint design used for prototype manufacturing and test plan.
Prototype Testing
This phase is focused on achieving the optimal blend of expediency, durability and your part quantity requirements. We will offer machining, soft tool and “pull ahead” production tooling for prototype manufacturing. The deliverable is high quality prototype parts suitable for testing.
Production
In Production, we manage all aspects of the project – tool building, process development, component qualification to specifications, and hand over to rate manufacturing – with a cross functional launch team. In the event of tight timelines, all aspects of the launch are expedited.
