Free Quotations: Plastic Part Production Cost, Under-Cuts, Die Lock,
Molding Process, Type / Size Machine, Run Size, Raw Material Cost, Ultrasonic Welding, Assembly, Cycle Time,
Packaging Cost
ACM understands there are many variables involved in the
production cost of plastic parts or products. Sometimes, people will
call our cost coordinator, Larry 'The
Answer Man' Maltsberger, with just an idea for a product or part, sometimes with more specific
information about the design and material. And their first question is generally "How much
will it cost?"
Free
Project Feasibility Consultation "Hello.
I'm Larry 'The Answer Man' Maltsberger, the Cost Coordinator for ACM.
I'm the guy that tells you what your project will cost.
"I will be happy to share my 30+ years of injection molding experience
to help you find the best solution for your project.
We can provide a free, accurate, detailed quotation for your next project
based on the information you provide us. Our experienced cost coordinators understand
all aspects of the process, and will guide you through the steps.
The Quotation Process Step-by-Step
Generally,
the first question we need to answer is, "Is it manufacturable?" Manufacturability issues include:
Is the piece too large for us to produce?
Is the quantity needed large enough to be cost-effective?
Does it have “undercuts” or die-lock situations, where you
end up with large edges trying to move through smaller openings
As part of the quoting process, you will need to provide certain
information, and answer a series of questions before we can provide an
accurate quote, including:
A detailed product description
Size of product – please provide three-dimensional specifications of part(s)
What type of molding process to use to manufacture the pc? Depends on material used and other factors
Press capacity - how many are needed and how many can we produce, in what period of time?
Do you have existing tooling (molds)? – You must first have a mold before a part can be made. The largest cost in the manufacturing process is for the mold
Do you need us to design / build molds for you? – some of the factors used in determining the cost of a mold include:
The geometry and/or complexity of the part
Any secondary motions in the mold, such as cam slides, or
lifters
Will the part need to be produced on a Cold Runner or Hot
Runner system?
Is special gating needed?
Can our UNI-Frame system be used?
We can use a Master Die Unit (MUD) and run your MUD parts.
This is an economical process that saves tooling money
Any additional design consultations needed - please provide any available schematics, blueprints, CAD computer files, and/or any available prototypes or samples, as well as material specs or samples
Specification of material: there are 40 - 50,000 types of
plastic available. Selection is based on a number of factors:
Type of environment for use: high / low temp, high
moisture / underwater
Subject to grease / oil
Subject to chemicals or corrosives; salt, acids
Properties of plastic material needed, including:
Hydroscopic properties
Lubricity
Chemical Resistance
Heat deflection
Dielectric properties (will it retain a spark or let it pass
through)
Using this information, the cost to produce the part is determined, based
on these factors:
What type / size machine will be needed to produce product?
Run Size – how many pieces are required?
Raw Material Cost - we calculate the volume of the part to get raw material cost
Fillers – If strength is an issue, we suggest the use of fillers, such as:
Fiberglass
Minerals, such as mica
Talc
Calcium Carbonate
Any automated secondary operations required? There are a
number of processes available, such as:
Pad Printing - adding graphics to plastic parts like
dashboards. Available in multiple color paints
Product Decoration - hot stamping (imprinting on plastic with
color tape or foil); apply labels or decals (for ID #s, etc.)
Ultrasonic Welding - used to bond two pieces of plastic
together; from a single point to a full sphere, using “tongue and
groove” principle
Ultrasonic Insertion - used to place brass threading into
plastic parts
Drilling / Milling operations – “de-gating” to remove
excess plastic from parts, used for closer fit tolerances
Assembly – including inserting springs, adding an insert, or
heat staking
We determine the
Cycle Time – how many hours needed to produce X amount of parts
Packaging Cost - number of parts per package; our bulk pack or manual
individual packaging for market, usually provided by customer
Normal turnaround time for a quotation is about a week, but can be expedited if
necessary.
Free Project Feasibility Consultation
For a quote or more information about how we can help your project, call
Larry Maltsberger, 765-457-8225
ext. #13, or send us an email, or submit this
short form:
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