Optimize product design and materials. You can save a considerable amount of money, especially in material consumption, with an optimized product design.
Using ribs and gussets to reinforce a product, for example, will save on material consumption, as well as ensuring that the product has uniform wall thickness that is neither too thin nor too thick.
Incorporating adequate draft is also essential, as it allows for quick ejection of the product from the mold, saving time and money.
If there is a need for a mechanism in the product, there are quite a few to choose from. Many can be incorporated into the molding process without the need for secondary processes or machining.
Some mechanisms, such as living hinges, take advantage of the properties of the material that was used to mold the plastic part. These mechanisms can be made directly from the molding process versus spending extra time and money on other processes, such as stamping.
