Start with the part’s function, enclosure geometry, mating features and material interface. Product designers can discuss uneven wall thickness, sink, filling and release risks with the mold team before approving changes to the design.
For custom plastic enclosures and connector housings, review cosmetic surfaces, wall transitions, bosses, mating features and assembly requirements. Overmolding or metal inserts add material and interface questions to the part DFM.
Explore overmoldingFor custom instrument housings, discuss geometry, controls, mating components and cleaning or environmental requirements. Medical instrument parts also require the intended use and applicable material assessment to be specified.
Explore plastic part productionDefine insert supply, location, retention and the dimensions that control assembly. Review metal-part variation alongside the plastic geometry and tooling approach.
Explore insert moldingFor automotive components, discuss a project-specific small-batch scope through the RFQ. Medical instrument planning is separate from disposable consumable requirements.
Typical part types discussed at RFQ stage, with the engineering points we review for each. Images show representative part types; materials, tolerances and tooling details are set from your drawing.
ElectronicsReview points: wall transitions, bosses and snap fits, gasket grooves and assembly-level ingress testing.
OvermoldingReview points: substrate and second-material compatibility, bond or mechanical retention, shut-off design and functional testing.
IndustrialReview points: thread form and unscrewing tool design, sealing surfaces and pressure testing of the assembled part.
Describe the part, its function, mating components, material, visible surfaces, and critical features.
Share expected quantity, target press information, preferred interface components, and requested schedule.
List drawing tolerances, inspection methods, certificates, sample quantities, and any validation requirements.
Start with a written brief. Arrange and sign an NDA before sending confidential drawings or CAD.