
Why 2D Drawings Are Not Enough for Injection Molding DFM | A Real RFQ Story
A real engineering RFQ shows why 2D drawings can start an injection molding review, but 3D CAD is often essential for reliable DFM, tooling and cost optimization.

A real engineering RFQ shows why 2D drawings can start an injection molding review, but 3D CAD is often essential for reliable DFM, tooling and cost optimization.

Before cutting steel, review TPU grade, wall transitions, draft, texture, gating, shrinkage, cooling, venting, ejection, and overmolding interfaces.

A plastic part may look correct in CAD, but real production stability is only proven through mold trial, process control, and ramp-up validation. A plastic part can look correct in CAD — but still fai

6 Factors That Determine Injection Mold Quality When sourcing a new mold, many teams focus first on purchase price and lead time. But once production begins, what matters more is whether the mold can

In injection molding, a product may look complete once the 3D design is finished. But from a tooling perspective, the real project risk often begins at that moment. A part can be visually attractive,

Many injection molding projects do not fail because the product idea is bad. They fail because important project requirements were not clarified before tooling started. A plastic part may have a compl

A plastic part can look perfect in CAD and still create serious problems during injection molding. This is one of the most common risks in new product development. A design may meet the visual target,

In precision injection molding, a part can pass standard dimensional checks and still fail during assembly. This is one of the most frustrating problems for automotive projects. The T1 samples may loo

When Building Injection Molds, Don’t “Save” Money Here: 4 Areas You Shouldn’t Cut Costs On Written by: Sunny Wang | Senior Sales Manager & Mold Project Manager, Jeancen Mold Reviewed by: Chief Engi

Case Study: Why S136 ESR is the Superior Choice for High-Volume PC Injection Molding Project Background & Client Requirements In a recent precision project involving Covestro PC grade AL2447 , our en