Tooling
Tool strategy is matched to part geometry, material, validation needs, expected volume, and production life—not selected in isolation.
Capability 01
Injection Molding
Custom injection molding engineered for part performance, repeatability, and a practical path to production.
Overview
Precision molded plastic components from prototype tooling through production.
Prototype and production tooling
Low-to-high volume production
Insert molding
Overmolding
Tooling support
Design-for-manufacturability review
Process capability
Built around the injection molding requirement.
Surface finishes
Texture, gloss, mold finish, color, and cosmetic acceptance criteria are reviewed early so the tool and process support the intended result.
Insert molding
Metal inserts and other components can be incorporated where the design and production strategy support a robust molding process.
Overmolding
Multi-material designs are evaluated for substrate compatibility, bond requirements, shutoffs, handling, and repeatable production.
Prototype vs production tooling
FPM helps balance speed, tool investment, expected changes, cycle requirements, and total program demand.
Materials
Material options aligned to performance.
ABSPolycarbonateNylonAcetalPolypropyleneTPE / TPUFilled engineering resinsCustomer-specified thermoplastics
Applications
Made for real product requirements.
Housings and enclosures
Structural components
Connectors and interfaces
Overmolded assemblies
Industrial components
Consumer product parts
Production volumes
Prototype through production.
Prototype tools can support validation and early demand. Production tooling is planned around expected life, annual quantity, material, cycle time, and part complexity.
Engineering considerations
Draft and parting lines
Uniform wall thickness
Ribs and bosses
Gate and ejector strategy
Material shrink
Cosmetic requirements
Quality & inspection
The drawing drives the plan.
Critical dimensions, material requirements, finish expectations, first-article needs, and documentation are reviewed against the supplied specifications before the manufacturing approach is finalized.
FAQs
Injection Molding questions.
Can FPM support both prototype and production tooling?
Yes. The appropriate approach depends on geometry, material, quantities, expected revisions, schedule, and required tool life.
Can you review an existing molded-part design?
Yes. Send the CAD model, drawing, resin requirement, quantity, and known cosmetic or validation criteria for an engineering review.
Do you support insert molding and overmolding?
Yes, where the design, materials, and tooling strategy are suitable. These requirements should be identified during project review.
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