Injection molding provides a cost-effective, low waste and high-quality production option for making a wide range of parts, components, and products. However, injection molding is also a very complicated process and choosing the best injection molding services will be essential in the production of quality parts and components.
Most Original Equipment Manufacturers make the mistake of choosing injection molding services based on the bottom line of the bid. This final price will only tell part of the story of the service. Spending the time to learn all aspects of what the company is offering for that bottom line price is an essential part of comparing options in service providers and making a final choice.
Your Potential Maximum and Minimum Order
For a new product or component, it is important to choose an injection molding company that can work with the in-house team through the product design process. This will ensure that the time spent on the design will result in a final rendering that is ready to move from drawing to prototype and then into production as quickly as possible.
Additionally, it will be essential to work with an injection molding company that is able to transition into production with your minimum order and then scale up to your maximum anticipated production levels. Some services only work with minimum orders of tens or hundreds of thousands of units, which may be more than the OEM requires until the product hits the market.
Technology and Quality Control
Look for injection molding services that have a focus on customer satisfaction through certification to specific ISO standards. These companies will use the latest in technology to meet quality control requirements through ISO 9001 and ISO 13485 (medical devices) certification.
The use of technology and quality control also means that the injection molding company is capable of meeting high production standards and tight tolerances, which are important in any industry and for any parts and components.
