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If you're ready to kickstart a new plastic injection moulding project, it's easy to get excited about launching into production. But, before you leap into full-scale manufacturing, there are a few critical steps to consider - that will save you time, cost and niggles in the long run.
At BWC Profiles, we're more than just a plastic extrusion provider, we're your one-stop-shop for plastics manufacturing. We support your project from concept through to completion, offering in-house plastic injection moulding alongside extrusion, design support, prototyping, tooling, stock holding and more.
If you're thinking of a plastic injection moulding project, here's what you need to get started:
Start With Your Design: It's Where Success Begins!
The design stage is the foundation of every successful plastic injection moulding project. Whether your part is simple or highly complex, ensuring the design is mould-ready is essential to save costly rework.
Our experienced team offers technical design assistance to optimise your part for manufacturability, strength, material performance, and cost-efficiency. We work closely with you to spot potential issues early on too - from wall thickness and undercuts to gate placement and shrinkage tolerances - helping you refine your design before committing to tooling.
Prototyping: A Small Step That Solves Issues
Prototyping is a crucial phase, but it's often underestimated. It may be tempting to rush production once you have a design on paper, but skipping this stage can lead to expensive problems once tooling has been manufactured.
At BWC Profiles, we offer 3d printed rapid prototypes to test form, fit, and function. This helps to:
- Iron out design flaws
- Test for real world performance
- Validate material choice
- Improve production efficiency
The insights gained from a prototype allows us to make refinements before moving to full time tooling, saving you from potential tooling modifications that can be time-consuming and costly.
Tooling Investment: Get It Right First Time
Injection mould tooling is a significant investment. That's why we work with you closely during the design and prototyping phases to ensure the tooling is spot-on from the start.
We can assist in the development of custom tooling, advising on material selection (such as hardened steel or aluminium) tooling configuration, and expected lifespan - all based on your production volume, tolerances and application.
Quality Control From Start To Finish
Every stage of your project - from initial design to final moulded parts - is backed by our commitment to quality. We conduct strict quality control checks throughout the injection moulding process, ensuring each batch meets your specifications and performs consistently in its application.
Need Flexibility? We Offer Stock Holding Too
Once your injection moulded parts are in production, we don't just leave you to handle logistics on your own. Our stock holding service gives you the flexibility to call off parts of your order as and when you need it. This reduces pressure on your storage capacity, helps manage cash flow, and endless continuity of supply.
From Concept To Completion: We're With You All The Way
As a plastic extrusion company with in-house injection moulding capabilities, we provide a seamless, fully integrated service that covers every stage of your project. Whether you're starting with a sketch, a CAD file, or full production brief, we can help:
- Optimise your part for production
- Validate your design with a working prototype
- Manage inventory with flexible stock holding
Contact us today to discuss your plastic injection moulding project!
