Resources for sourcing teams
Geometry decisions that determine whether a part molds cleanly, made before the steel is cut.
Design for Manufacturing
A design for manufacturing review is a structured read of your model against how the tool will be built and how the part will eject. Here is the checklist it works through.
Jul 30, 2026
Design for Manufacturing
Too little draft and the part drags, scuffs, or sticks in the tool. Here are the working numbers by depth and surface finish, and the features where draft is routinely forgotten.
Jul 16, 2026
Design for Manufacturing
Uneven wall thickness is the most common reason a first sample comes back with sink marks, warpage, or short shots. Here is how to get it right before the tool is cut.
Jul 9, 2026
