RFQ

PROCESS

Five steps. Each one with a deliverable.

Every step closes with a deliverable. We don't move on without your sign-off.

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01 / 02 STEPS

Five steps, end to end.

  1. 01

    Technical Review & DFM

    Moldability, wall and rib thickness, and draft analysis of your STEP/IGES files.

    What we need from you

    • 3D model (STEP)
    • drawing
    • annual volume
    • material preference

    What you get

    • DFM report
    • preliminary quote
    • proposed cavitation
    INPUT
    STEP/IGES, drawing, volume, material
    OUTPUT
    DFM report
    APPROVAL GATE
    Order + sign-off on DFM changes
    INDICATIVE TIMING
    2–5 business days
  2. 02

    Mold Design & Simulation

    Gating, slides and cooling layout, validated with mold-flow analysis.

    What we need from you

    • Sign-off on DFM changes / revised model

    What you get

    • 3D mold design
    • mold-flow report
    • steel list
    INPUT
    Approved part model
    OUTPUT
    3D mold design + flow report
    APPROVAL GATE
    Mold design approval
    INDICATIVE TIMING
    1–3 weeks
  3. 03

    Machining & Fitting

    Precision machining of hardened tool steel, then bench fitting and spotting.

    What we need from you

    • Mold design approval (release to manufacture)

    What you get

    • Assembled mold
    • machining inspection records
    INPUT
    Approved mold design
    OUTPUT
    Assembled mold
    APPROVAL GATE
    Internal quality control
    INDICATIVE TIMING
    3–7 weeks
  4. 04

    T1 Sampling

    First-shot trials, inspection and dimensional approval.

    What we need from you

    • Sample evaluation and written approval

    What you get

    • T1 samples
    • inspection report
    • process sheet; T2 if needed
    INPUT
    Assembled mold, resin
    OUTPUT
    T1 samples + inspection report
    APPROVAL GATE
    Written sample approval (ISIR/PPAP, if required)
    INDICATIVE TIMING
    T1: 3–7 business days · T2: +1–2 weeks
  5. 05

    Series Production & Shipping

    Uninterrupted production on approved parameters, packing and dispatch.

    What we need from you

    • Call-off schedule
    • packing and labelling requirements

    What you get

    • Production parts
    • lot labels
    • shipping documents
    INPUT
    Approved sample + order
    OUTPUT
    Shipment + lot record
    INDICATIVE TIMING
    First shipment 1–2 weeks after approval

Timings are indicative (assuming a single- or multi-cavity mold of medium complexity); every project gets its own schedule with the quote.

02 / 02 FAQ

Most asked about the process

No fixed MOQ. The economic batch size depends on the part and the number of cavities, and we agree it with you. For very low volumes we recommend CNC machining or 3D printing.

Lead time depends on slides, mold size and hot-runner lead time. We confirm the typical time from design approval to T1 samples in the project schedule sent with every quote.

T1 samples are molded after mold assembly and shipped with an inspection report; the date is set in the project schedule. After any corrections, approval is completed with T2 samples.
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