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| #<\/th> | Requirement<\/th> | Mold Building Only<\/th> | Mold Building & Injection Molding<\/th><\/tr><\/thead> | ||||||||||||||||||||
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| 1<\/td> | Cavity count<\/td> | <\/span><\/td> | <\/td><\/tr> | ||||||||||||||||||||
| 2<\/td> | Plastic resin<\/td> | <\/span><\/td> | Resin + weight (unless 3D model provided)<\/td><\/tr> | ||||||||||||||||||||
| 3<\/td> | Mold steel & hardness<\/td> | <\/span><\/td> | <\/td><\/tr> | ||||||||||||||||||||
| 4<\/td> | Molding quantity<\/td> | <\/span><\/td> | <\/span><\/td><\/tr>| 5<\/td> | Surface & gate requirements<\/td> | Mold finish + gate location<\/td> | Color, finish, gate & more<\/td><\/tr> | 6<\/td> | Hot runner drops<\/td> | <\/span><\/td> | <\/td><\/tr> | 7<\/td> | Critical sizes & assembly<\/td> | <\/span><\/td> | <\/span><\/td><\/tr> | 8<\/td> | Packaging<\/td> | <\/td> | <\/span><\/td><\/tr> | 9<\/td> | Secondary operations<\/td> | <\/td> | Paint, print, assembly, etc.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/div><\/div> | Section 03<\/div> Accepted File Formats<\/div> Mais preferido<\/div>.STP<\/span>.STEP<\/span> Geometria s\u00f3lida fi\u00e1vel<\/div><\/div> Tamb\u00e9m aceit\u00e1vel<\/div>.X_T<\/span>.IGS<\/span>.PRT<\/span>.SLDPRT<\/span>.DWG<\/span> Native CAD & Parasolid<\/div><\/div> Apenas refer\u00eancia<\/div>.STL<\/span>.PDF<\/span> 2D drawings for reference only<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div> Runner System Options<\/div> Hot Runner<\/div> High Volume Production<\/div> Shorter cycle times, no runner waste, lower per-part cost at scale. Recommended for volumes over 50,000 parts.<\/p><\/div> Cold Runner<\/div> Lower Volume & Tooling Cost<\/div> Lower upfront mold cost, simpler tooling. Best for smaller volumes where runner waste is acceptable.<\/p><\/div><\/div> Section 04<\/div> Especifica\u00e7\u00f5es da m\u00e1quina necess\u00e1rias<\/div> 🔩<\/div> For\u00e7a de aperto<\/div> -<\/span>Requisitos de tonelagem<\/div> -<\/span>Poder de reten\u00e7\u00e3o do molde<\/div><\/div> 💉<\/div> Tamanho do disparo<\/div> -<\/span>Capacidade de volume de inje\u00e7\u00e3o<\/div> -<\/span>Volume do sistema de pe\u00e7as e de canais<\/div><\/div> 📐<\/div> Espa\u00e7o para moldes<\/div> -<\/span>Dist\u00e2ncia da barra de liga\u00e7\u00e3o<\/div> -<\/span>Limites de altura dos moldes<\/div> -<\/span>Abertura m\u00e1xima para a luz do dia<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div> Section 05<\/div> Servi\u00e7os adicionais<\/div> 🔬<\/div> An\u00e1lise DFM<\/div> Design optimization for manufacturability and cost reduction before tooling begins.<\/p><\/div> 💻<\/div> Desenho da pe\u00e7a<\/div> Complete 3D CAD model creation from concepts, sketches, or physical samples.<\/p><\/div> 🖨️<\/div> Impress\u00e3o 3D<\/div> SLA, SLS, and FDM prototyping for rapid design validation before committing to tooling.<\/p><\/div> 🔧<\/div> Prot\u00f3tipos CNC<\/div> Production-intent material prototypes for robust functional and fit testing.<\/p><\/div> 🏗️<\/div> Ferramentas suaves<\/div> Aluminum or P20 steel molds for low-volume production and bridge tooling.<\/p><\/div> 📦<\/div> Vacuum Casting<\/div> Silicone mold casting for small pre-production runs with good surface quality.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div> Section 06<\/div> Project Timeline<\/div> <\/div> Conce\u00e7\u00e3o dos componentes<\/span>~7 Days<\/span><\/div> Optimize design for cost savings and manufacturability.<\/div><\/div><\/div> <\/div> Parts Prototyping<\/span>2\u20133 Days<\/span><\/div> CNC machined prototypes or 3D printing for design validation.<\/div><\/div><\/div> <\/div> Desenho de ferramentas<\/span>3\u20137 Days<\/span><\/div> Tooling Information Worksheet used to design the mold tool accurately.<\/div><\/div><\/div> <\/div> Verifica\u00e7\u00e3o da conce\u00e7\u00e3o da ferramenta<\/span>2\u20133 Days<\/span><\/div> Validation of tool design accuracy before fabrication begins.<\/div><\/div><\/div> <\/div> Fabrico de ferramentas<\/span>3\u20138 Weeks<\/span><\/div> Precise fabrication using CNC and EDM machining.<\/div><\/div><\/div> <\/div> Primeiros disparos para o cliente (T1)<\/span>2\u20135 Days<\/span><\/div> First test shots sent via courier after molds are completed.<\/div><\/div><\/div> <\/div> Tool Modifications & Texturing<\/span>3\u20137 Days<\/span><\/div> Changes for compliance and texturing \u2014 final step before mass production.<\/div><\/div><\/div> <\/div> Mass Production \/ Tool Export<\/span>Pronto<\/span><\/div> Ready for full-scale production runs or tool export.<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div> Design to First Shots<\/div> 5\u201310 Weeks<\/div> Approximate total for typical projects<\/div><\/div> Complete Project<\/div> 6\u201312 Weeks<\/div> Including modifications and approval cycles<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div> Section 07<\/div> Linhas cronol\u00f3gicas de cita\u00e7\u00f5es<\/div> 01<\/div> Simple Parts \u2014 Complete Information<\/div> 24 to 72 hours when all required details are provided upfront, including 3D files, material, quantity, and tolerances.<\/p><\/div><\/div> 02<\/div> Complex Parts \u2014 Analysis Required<\/div> 3 to 10 business days for parts with undercuts, complex geometry, tight tolerances, or multi-cavity requirements.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div> Section 08<\/div> Dicas para simplificar o processo de compra de moldes<\/div> 01<\/div> Detailed RFQs Get Accurate Quotes<\/div> Submit an RFQ that leaves no room for guessing. Include mold type, cavity count, steel preference, expected mold life, and warranty expectations.<\/p><\/div> 02<\/div> Be Transparent in Your Request<\/div> Be clear about the reason for quoting. Don’t ask for a full engineering analysis for a project years down the road.<\/p><\/div> 03<\/div> |