Let Cameron-Price ease the burden of the plastic injection moulding project planning phase and strategy

Many business sectors turn to plastic injection moulding as a straightforward and cost-effective solution for scaling production for a prototype part, or for an item to go into a full production run. There are a number of things that can influence the production pipeline and the cost, from material selection, to tolerances, to assembly. 

Involving the moulder in the design process can have a significant impact on some of these factors, and the most successful projects are created when a moulder is involved in the process from the very beginning. At Cameron-Price, we offer a full scope service from design to delivery, to ensure open communication throughout the process. 

We’ll take a look at five of the biggest reasons to involve the moulder in the process from the very start, how this may affect the final item, and how an early partnership can save a significant amount of both time and money. 

Smart Product Design and Material

Small adjustments in the design can have larger considerations for a final design, small flourishes can lead toward more complex mould creation, or different assembly requirements once the product run is completed. 

External factors such as durability, operating temperature, corrosion resistance and other factors can also have a significant impact on the final product too, if it’s something that will be exposed to higher temperatures for example, material selection will need to reflect this.

As an experienced moulder in many sectors with specific requirements and tight tolerances, Cameron-Price will be able to offer guidance and expertise in this situation, guiding the design towards a more suitable material, or suggesting product design adjustments that will make the manufacturing and assembly process simpler and cutting down on final costs too. 

Mould Tool Design 

An essential part of the plastic injection moulding process comes from the mould, sometimes referred to as the tool. This can often be the biggest investment within a project, and something that’s important to be well planned.

Whilst adjustments are possible, it’s much more cost-effective to have a final design completed before production begins. An experienced moulder will be able to offer invaluable guidance during this process, including offering suggestions throughout the tool creation, helping to design an effective and efficient mould. 

Potential to reduce post-production costs

Design of the product, tool, and production run are only a small part of the process, assembly can also be an important step in the process of the manufacturing run depending on the product, and more complex products can require additional time, and therefore additional cost.

An experienced moulder may be able to identify opportunities early in the design process to help with assembly times and potentially reduce costs here too, for complex products this is especially true, at Cameron-Price we have experience across many different sectors, and can help to apply design philosophies from other projects that we know work. 

A better understanding of your final product

Depending on the industry being served and the specific product, there are often small nuances to your product that need close monitoring, whether on tolerances or on specific product features. 

Monitoring these factors closely is best practice for any moulder, but one who really understands your product will be in the best position to ensure a smoother production run. 

This often starts from the very beginning with the designing and prototyping stages, with an experienced moulder suggesting changes that could make the project more efficient, but this more involved understanding of your product and what you’re trying to achieve helps significantly to ensure great service all around.

Building a future relationship for follow-up projects

The design process can often be long and complex, requiring a lot of change and adjustment. Finding a moulder that both understands your brand, industry, and particular challenges with a production run can be difficult when changing between manufacturers from project to project.

Involving a moulder in the project from the very beginning helps to identify these issues and challenges, allows a developed understanding of the industry and product requirements, and for any potential future project runs helps to allow for a much smoother process. 

Visit our sectors page to learn more about some of the exciting projects we’ve worked on, or for a free quote on a potential project that may be planned. To get started with a new project, enquire through email at enquiries@cameron-price.co.uk, call us on 01214592121, or enquire through our contact page.