Typically, large or small manufacturers of parts, components, devices or items are not going to complete all aspects of manufacturing in-house. This is particularly true for highly specialized services such as plastic injection molding.
Instead, these Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) turn to established plastic injection molding companies to get the job done. Finding these companies and then evaluating the benefits of working with the different services can be complicated, particularly for a first project.
To assist in finding the best quality plastic injection molding companies, it’s essential not to focus exclusively on the quoted price for the service. Instead, take a big picture look at what the company can offer to streamline the molding process and to help to provide the quality of parts and components needed within the required timeline.
Design and Engineering Service Availability
While plastic injection molding companies can complete the manufacturing of the parts and components, they should also be able to work with your in-house design team in the early phases and stages of the development of the design. This will streamline the process, help your team to understand materials and options and prevent delays in moving from concept to production.
Capacity and Turnaround Time
Ask about the equipment used by the company and the capacity of the manufacturing facilities. Some of the top plastic injection molding services have multiple facilities so they can balance work across their company, increasing production capacity while simultaneously decreasing turnaround time from order to delivery.
Quality Control Systems In Use
While your company may not need precision plastic molding services, working with a company that is ISO9001:2008 certified shows a commitment to quality control and customer satisfaction.
For precision, molded parts for the medical industry to ensure the company is designated with the ISO 13485 certification, which is specific to the manufacturing of medical devices. In the military and defense industry, verify the company is ITAR compliant for expertise and requirement production considerations.
