The decision depends on geometry, material, required properties, quantity, product life, tooling budget, unit-cost target and validation needs. There is no universal 500-piece threshold. We compare the intended outcome with prototype, machining, soft-tooling and production-tooling options before recommending injection molding.
ABERY is ISO 9001:2015 certified and is not currently certified to IATF 16949. For qualified projects, we can support agreed PPAP elements and customer-specific records when the scope, submission level, templates, timing and approval responsibilities are defined during quotation.
Lead time depends on mold size, cavities, slides, lifters, hot-runner requirements, steel and component availability, texture, inspection scope and customer approval timing. The schedule begins after the mold specification and design inputs are approved, and the confirmed milestones are stated in the quotation.
MOQ is project-specific. Resin purchasing, machine setup, cycle time, color, secondary operations, inspection and packaging all affect the practical minimum and unit cost. Please provide your pilot quantity and annual forecast so we can compare suitable options.
Yes, when export tooling is included in the agreement. We can provide the agreed mold documents, sample records and shipment support. The receiving facility should complete incoming inspection, machine setup, trial and approval because its equipment and process conditions may differ from those used at ABERY.
We review the results against the approved DFM, mold design, drawing, resin and acceptance criteria. Corrections caused by confirmed mold workmanship are handled according to the tooling agreement. Product-design changes, new requirements or customer-directed changes are documented and quoted through the agreed change process.
Timing depends on part complexity, tool type, material availability, surface requirements and project approvals. For suitable simple or medium-complexity parts, rapid-tool samples may be possible within approximately 7–15 working days after DFM approval and design release. The confirmed schedule is stated in the quotation.
MOQ is defined project by project. Prototype and pilot quantities may be possible, but setup, material, color, decoration, assembly and packaging requirements affect the practical minimum and unit cost. Please provide the launch quantity and annual forecast so we can compare suitable tooling and production options.
We establish an approved master using the specified resin, color reference, texture and gloss. The quality plan can define viewing conditions, instrumental color measurement, acceptable color difference, visible-defect limits and sampling frequency. Final standards must be approved before production release.
Depending on the project, we can coordinate printing, labeling, hot stamping, coating, multi-piece assembly, inspection and packaging. Seasonal production, safety stock and delivery plans require an agreed forecast, capacity review, inventory ownership, storage terms and release schedule. In-house and partner operations are identified in the quotation.
