Molds made in China
Molds made in China
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I received a quote for molds made in China for $12,000. Compared to US quotes of $60,000. Is there a sourse which identifies good, bad, ugly in China? Am I asking for problems having them make in China? Is there a cheaper way to have them made in US? By the way, I'm just getting started putting a product on a small market ($30M/yr) and want only 1000 of the products to start with. Most US plastic injection shops want RFQs for minimum 100,000. That may lock me into China.






RE: Molds made in China
RE: Molds made in China
Individual toolmakers in any country will offer different prices and different qualities.
The problems with China are distance and communication. It is not as easy to get exactly what you want. A few trips to sort it out can quickly eat up the savings.
If small run moulding is an issue, Australia is well placed in that regard, being a developed country that is geographically isolated and having a small home market.
Cost savings can be achieved with the use of cheaper, easy to machine materials like aluminium or mild steel. The final breakdown depends on a lot of variables.
Also, sometimes keeping the mould simple and cheap at the expense of cycle time is OK for short runs.
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RE: Molds made in China
RE: Molds made in China
Mike Halloran
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DeAngelo Marine Exhaust Inc.
Ft. Lauderdale, FL, USA
RE: Molds made in China
RE: Molds made in China
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<http://www.quasar.com> for short-run stampings. Highest quality, great service. Contact Ryan Assemany, tell him 'howdy' from Roland (formerly of) E.R. Wagner.
RE: Molds made in China
RE: Molds made in China
In my opinion, you get what you pay for.
There are many molders who specialize in short runs.
David
RE: Molds made in China
RE: Molds made in China
David
RE: Molds made in China
In the matter of molding the plastic parts you can find some moulders, but i think the best way is to ask directly to manufacturer of the mold. If you are interested in in contacting somer of this companies visit the following site:
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The site is in protuguese but it has an opton fopr english.
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