Injection molding cost can range anywhere from $100 to $100,000+ depending on the scope and intricacy of the project. A small and simple single-cavity plastic injection mold usually costs between $1,000 and $5,000. Very large or complex molds may cost as much as $80,000 or more. On average, a typical mold that produces a relatively […]
Injection molding material cost If you spend $20,000 on a steel mold and then use that mold to create 400,000 parts, the cost per part would end up at 5 cents. There’s more to it than that, however, as the labor and material used will also have an impact on the total investment. Common injection […]
Is 3D printing cheaper than injection molding? Injection molding is cheaper than 3D printing if you produce more than 100 parts. While the cost per unit using 3D printing stays relatively unchanged, the price for injection molding becomes dramatically better the more pieces you manufacture with your mold. There are, however, many factors that […]
We are blessed to be living in the age of information. Whether it’s historical publications, how-to videos, scientific data, conspiracy theories, or suppliers for a product you’re looking for, most people in America have it all at their fingertips. Unfortunately, this can also be a curse and create “decision constipation” for some. So, the question […]
Do you have a great idea for a new product but need to test out a few different versions? Perhaps you need to create multiple examples of your product to show to investors. Either way, rapid plastic prototyping will help you develop your product and make the leap from design to mass production with lower […]
From toy LEGO blocks to space shuttle turbine blades, plastic injection molding touches our lives every day. But what is plastic injection molding? Why is it so popular? And is the process right for your manufacturing needs? What is injection molding? Injection molding is a common manufacturing process for producing large volumes of parts […]
What’s the True Cost of Your Mold? If the cost of your plastic mold seems as opaque to you as the plastic that makes up your parts or products, you’re not alone. Many customers come to REX Plastics with only the vaguest idea of how mold-making works, to say nothing of the processes and costs […]
The question is put to us almost daily: “I’ve got a part 4″ by 5″ by 2″, how much will the injection mold cost?” Unfortunately, there is a long list of factors that complicate that question. From expected product life to the type of plastic used, any one factor could greatly impact that final number. […]
Rex Plastics Product Development Plastic Part Design Fundamentals Draft Angle In this edition of our Product Development series, we’ll briefly overview a fundamental concept for plastic part design, ‘draft angle’. Draft angle, or ‘draft’ is essential for all plastic injection molded products. It facilitates the removal of the part from the mold. Adding draft […]
If you’re researching CNC machining options for your next project, you’ve likely come across several different tools — namely the CNC router, CNC mill, and CNC lathe. Each of these machines plays a key role in manufacturing and prototyping, but they differ in capabilities, ideal materials, and applications. In this article, we’ll break down the […]
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