Question 1

Why Made in the USA?

Accepted Answer

For years, the manufacturing base in the USA has declined, but there has been a recent resurgence. We have been 100% made in the USA for over 35 years, and will always be. We are proud to support the US economy – American companies spending American dollars on American products equals American jobs.  Also, making your product in the USA eliminates the risks that are involved with overseas manufacturing. Many Chinese manufacturers are know to use inexpensive and inferior materials.  A quality defect or poor quality control can be a disaster to your startup or established business.

Question 2

How do I get started?

Accepted Answer

A clear description of the end goal.  This can be a sketch on a napkin with a verbal description, homemade prototype, or technical drawings.  Basically we can help you from any stage of the process.

Question 3

Why should Advanced Plastics build my mold?

Accepted Answer

Since we will be producing your product, the responsibility to provide quality molds that perform efficiently and hold up over time rests solely on us.

Question 4

What if I already have molds?

Accepted Answer

No problem!  Molds are generally universal, however slight modifications are occasionally needed.

Question 5

What volume is needed to offset the cost of molds?

Accepted Answer

We can build molds to accommodate just about any need.  Single cavity molds can be built to keep initial cost down.  We also build multi-cavity hardened steel production molds capable of running millions of cycles.  Contact us to find out if injection molding is the right fit for your need.

Question 6

What kind of plastic should my product be made of?

Accepted Answer

We will help you select the right material for your product.  Price and availability are big factors, so we recommend materials that meet the need without going overboard.  We work closely with material suppliers to select resins with optimal properties for your product at the best price.  We also work with high-end engineering grade resins for demanding applications.

Question 7

Isn't it cheaper to have products made overseas?

Accepted Answer

Not necessarily.  On molded products we compete very well on price.  When factoring in all the issues of going overseas, customers find the best value right here.  Things to consider are shipping cost, lead-time, communication problems, quality issues, intellectual property rights, and overall service.

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