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You are here because you are trying to source a plastic part to be competitive. There are several REAL ways to have the lowest cost
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- First
, have a vendor who is accustomed to making that type of part. Let the others learn on someone else's
time!
- Second
, keep up to date on new processes and materials. Gain a competitive edge by taking advantage of
technology.
- Third
, look at more than one process. Quote it as extruded and injection molded. Or as blow molded and twin-sheet
formed!
- Fourth
, remove cost by designing out material. Core out parts so that they retain strength, but lose weight; but still maintain performance. Use filled materials the same way; or, use a structual
foam version!
- Fifth
, work cooperatively with the vendor to find ways to lower HIS cost. If his cost is lower, your cost can be
lower.
- Sixth
, tool it for lowest part price, not just for the production requirements. Depending on the quantities used, not only will additional tooling pay for itself in short order, but if the molds come
from overseas, a 4-cavity mold may be cheaper initially than a 2-cavity mold made domestically.
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In short, it is easier to DESIGN cost out of a part than it is to squeeze your vendors, (even though some say it is not as much fun!) |
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RECOMMENDED DESIGN FIRMS: |
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Web Design Associates, Inc., 655 W. Market St., Akron, Oh 44303 |
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Design through prototyping of
juvenile furniture, consumer commercial and lighting products in plastic and metal. Pro-E, Solidworks, FEA, rapid prototyping |
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Ph:(330)762-1350 Fax: (330)762-1351 Email: contact@web-design-web.com
Web site: http://www.webdesign-web.com/webnew.html |
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SEND YOUR INQUIRY TO: Oxford Engineered Materials Corp.
Polymer Products Div.
20950 Center Ridge Road., Cleveland, Oh 44116-4307
Phone: 800.966.3853 or 440.333.0027 Fax: 440.333.0107
E-mail: oemcorp@yahoo.com |
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