Why Choose Aluminum Injection Molds?
Traditional steel molds are commonly used for producing millions of parts. However, what if the production demand calls for smaller quantities?
Due to the extended manufacturing time and significant initial capital investment required for steel molds, the pressure to shorten the cycle and make molds more cost-effective, while getting parts to the market faster, has driven interest in aluminum injection molds to a new level over the past decades. With improvements in aluminum grades today, their exceptional hardness and increased strength have extended the lifespan of molds. Aluminum molds not only serve as rapid bridge molds from prototypes to products, but they can also effectively replace steel molds, continuing to shape and influence the future of the plastic industry.
If you don’t require millions of parts, need on-demand rapid production of parts, and want to avoid risky mold investments before validating your part design, using aluminum injection molds for small batch injection molding might be the optimal approach..
Senturi’s Low-Volume Injection molding Services
Introducing our specialized service, offering full production-quality parts in limited volumes, typically up to 10,000 pieces or fewer, depending on the process utilized. Our low-volume molding, also known as short runs, is carefully monitored and controlled, guaranteeing meticulous mold design and build. This production approach proves ideal for small and medium-sized businesses, as well as small-batch manufacturing.
Low volume manufacturing represents a relatively new concept in the industry, focusing on outsourcing parts, products, and materials to third-party providers. With this approach, your company can concentrate on the production aspect, while smaller businesses handle the design and branding of products. This emerging trend is becoming prominent across various industries as small businesses seek to expand by outsourcing to other companies, effectively managing costs in the process.
Low Volume Manufacturing: A Cost-Saving Solution for Businesses
Low volume manufacturing offers several cost-saving advantages for businesses, particularly for small-scale production runs. Here are some key benefits:
Cost Savings
Low volume manufacturing can help small businesses save money on upfront costs, tooling, materials, labor, and inventory.
Fast Turnaround Times
Low volume manufacturing services can help small businesses bring their products to market quickly.
Flexibility in Manufacturing Processes
Low volume manufacturing offers a variety of manufacturing processes to choose from, so businesses can tailor the production approach to their specific needs.
High-Quality End Products
Low volume manufacturing maintains stringent quality standards, even for small quantities.
Design for Manufacturing (DFM)
Low volume manufacturing services can help businesses optimize their product designs for manufacturability.
Prototyping Services
Low volume manufacturing services can help businesses iterate on their product designs before full-scale production.
Material and Process Options
Low volume manufacturing services offer a wide range of materials and manufacturing processes to choose from.
Scalability
Low volume manufacturing can help small businesses scale their production as demand grows.
Reduced Inventory Risks
Low volume manufacturing can help small businesses reduce the risks associated with excess inventory and potential obsolescence.