First, do not focus solely on product design and neglect plastic mold manufacturing.
Some users, when developing prototypes or new products, only focus on product development and design, neglecting communication with plastic mold manufacturers. After initially determining the product design plan, there are two advantages to contacting the mold manufacturer in advance:
1. To ensure that the designed product has good molding processability and that the design will not be changed due to difficulties in part processing.
2. Mold manufacturing can be prepared in advance, avoiding rushed decisions and delays in the project schedule.
3. To produce high-quality plastic molds, close cooperation between supply and demand is essential to reduce costs and shorten lead times.
Secondly, do not only consider the price, but also consider quality, lead time, and service.
1. There are many types of molds, roughly divided into ten categories. Different types of molds are selected based on the different requirements of parts and materials, considering physical and chemical properties, mechanical strength, dimensional accuracy, surface finish, service life, and cost-effectiveness.
2. High-precision mold requirements necessitate the use of high-precision CNC machine tools, strict requirements for mold materials and molding processes, and the use of CAD/CAE/CAM technology for mold design and analysis.
3. Some parts have special requirements during molding, requiring advanced technologies such as hot runner systems, gas-assisted molding, and nitrogen cylinders.
4. Manufacturers should have CNC machines, EDM machines, wire cutting machines, CNC profile milling equipment, high-precision grinding machines, high-precision coordinate measuring instruments, computer design and related software.
5. For general large stamping dies (such as automotive hood dies), it is necessary to consider whether the machine has a side pressing mechanism, side lubrication, multi-station stepping, etc., in addition to the punching force, blanking, feeding device, machine tools, and mold protection devices.
6. The manufacturing methods and processes of the above molds are not mastered by every company. When choosing a partner, you should not only understand their processing capabilities from their hardware equipment but also consider their management level, processing experience, and technical strength.
7. For the same set of molds, the prices from different manufacturers can sometimes vary significantly. You should not pay more than the value of the mold, nor should you pay less than the cost of the mold. Mold manufacturers like yours should earn a reasonable profit in their business. Ordering a mold at a lower price can be a tricky start. Users must consider their needs comprehensively.
For example, for injection molded parts in the toy and education market, exquisite appearance, non-toxicity, odorless, environmental friendliness, and health are crucial. High standards are required not only in mold manufacturing but also in material selection.
Toys are an excellent way to provide children with educational and entertaining opportunities, and plastic materials allow these toys to be made from high-quality materials that are safe for children. HUIWEN Plastic Company is proud to produce high-quality products for the toy and education market using safe and nationally certified plastic materials.
Some plastics commonly used in toy manufacturing include:
Polypropylene
Polyethylene
ABS
Thermoplastic elastomers
PVC
We work closely with our clients throughout every step of the production process to ensure your plastic toy products are manufactured to the most precise specifications.
HUIWEN Professional Injection Plastic Parts,like Household appliances plastic parts, Automotive Plastic parts, agricultural tools plastic parts, medical equipment plastic parts, toys plastic parts, food bottles, boxes, buckets and so on.
