Short Run Injection Molding Machinery
When you need short run injection molding, you may end up paying third-party manufacturers a price premium. These manufacturers rely on producing plastic parts in large quantities. They incur a cost to design the cast that is used in the machinery for injection molding. They need to manufacture large quantities to recoup the cost of the mold and labor. If you are ordering a short run and do not meet the minimum quantity, you will end up paying a higher price per part because it is not as cost efficient for the third party to take on the job.
Advantages of Performing Your Own Short Run Injection Molding
Instead of relying on a third-party supplier for your short run injection molding orders, another option available to you is to purchase the machinery and do your own manufacturing:
- Your company will not be tied to the timetable laid out by your supplier. As you are not trying to supply plastic parts for other clients, less lead time will be necessary to complete the order.
- You can produce parts using the most appropriate polymer, based on the application and costs.
- You can use the same machinery that you use to manufacture smaller batches to produce larger quantities for testing.
- Manufacturing your own parts also gives you more control over the levels of your inventory.
Morgan Industries, Inc. offers a selection of presses that your company can use to manufacture plastics in whatever quantities it needs. To find out if these presses are appropriate for the application that you have in mind, you can call (562) 634-4074 or toll free at (800) 222-6929, or ask for more info via email.
