Starting with the design phase, our engineers can work with everything from napkin sketches to full prints to create a 3D rendering based on your specifications for review and refinement. This will give you a good idea of what your injection-molded part will look like in real life. We modify that design for optimal injection-molding efficiency before building the part mold which we then put into an injection-molding press to create the prototype for testing, evaluation, and your review. On average the entire process takes 1-2 weeks.

Depending on the specific requirements of your project, we can usually deliver a prototype injection mold component within 1-2 weeks or, under optimal conditions, in as little as 5 business days.

To ensure high-quality, efficient prototyping, we use a variety of industry-best tools and software, including SOLIDWORKS 3D CAD software; two state-of-the-art Stratasys 3D printers (Objet500 Connex3 and FORTUS 250mc); and Faro Scanners.

While not all of our production injection-molding materials are available for 3D printing,  We can print in PLA, ABS, PP, PC and Nylon

A 3D model is a three-dimensional, computer-aided design (CAD) of a product used to digitally display the product, verify dimensions, and identify possible issues before creating a prototype. A prototype is a physical version of a product used to better understand how the product will perform in reality. A prototype allows for thorough product testing and evaluation in order to identify and address any problems in the design before the final product is manufactured. 

With over 20 years of injection molded device, component, and packaging experience, Form Manufacturing is well-positioned with its processes, people, and resources to deliver high-quality solutions from prototype to production. Offering countless combinations of materials, finishes, markings, tolerances, and certifications to choose from, Form Manufacturing will allow you to create the ideal product for your intended application.