Global injection Moulding prototyping solution

Here at Quickparts, the process starts with your CAD file, the 3D model of your part. Here’s how it works:

1. Design review: After you submit your CAD file, an engineer conducts a DFM review. This checks for any features that could cause issues during moulding.
2. Tool creation: Once your design is approved, we machine a prototype mold. The mold consists of a core and a cavity that form the shape of your part. Side actions or inserts may be added to handle more complex geometries.
3. Mold setup: The completed mold is mounted into an injection moulding machine. Plastic pellets are fed into a heated barrel, melted, and then injected at high pressure into the mold cavity.
4. Part ejection: After the plastic cools and solidifies, the mold opens, and ejector pins push the part out. The cycle repeats for each prototype part needed.

This whole process closely mirrors production, but with faster tooling, so you can test and revise quickly.

You should use rapid injection moulding when you:

• Need real materials for testing or validation
• Want to check part fit and function before mass production
• Need to meet tight development timelines for launches or demos
• Want small production runs for market testing

Injection moulding prototyping is used across nearly every industry that relies on plastic parts, like:

• Consumer products: Housings, enclosures, and everyday plastic components
• Medical devices: Surgical tools, testing components, or housings that must meet tight tolerances
• Automotive: Under-the-hood parts, interior trims, and functional clips or brackets
• Electronics and telecommunications: Connectors, cases, and small components
• Industrial and mechanical: Gears, brackets, and other durable parts

A prototyping tool lets you test your part in real-world materials and moulding conditions before committing to full-scale production. It’s a low-risk way to validate your part design for fit and function or catch moldability issues early.

You can also get feedback on how your chosen material behaves under actual moulding conditions. Prototyping reduces lead times by avoiding repeated redesigns once production starts.