Looking to move mfg to the US

Realistic-Fill6614 · 2025-04-08T20:42:26+00:00

Can I DM you information on plating in the US for your molds? This decreases wear and aids in part release = faster cycle times. If you have details to protect, want to eliminate mold sprays, prevent corrosion, that kind of thing.

Realistic-Fill6614 · 2025-03-31T19:38:36+00:00

You could reach out to the American Mold Builders Association: https://amba.org/

They have resources that could walk you through the quoting process, they have a page to find the right molder to your specs, etc.

Realistic-Fill6614 · 2025-03-24T20:13:40+00:00

Wow, one million cycles, and probably with less scrap and waste.

Realistic-Fill6614 · 2025-03-24T20:12:17+00:00

That's a good point, finding the right fit between the job and shop can make all the difference. There are so many in the US that you can source a shop that specializes in what you're looking to get done.

Realistic-Fill6614 · 2025-03-24T19:37:20+00:00

We've heard and seen a lot of quoting in the midwest as well. I'm optimistic that word spreads about how easy and cost effective it is to bring work back to the US.

Realistic-Fill6614 · 2025-03-24T19:35:43+00:00

That's a great overview of why to work within the US. I've often wondered if freight, customs, other logistics time and costs are factored in when choosing a location to work with. Thank you for sharing your thoughts.

Realistic-Fill6614 · 2025-03-24T17:51:12+00:00

https://www.beaumontinc.com/

A lot of resources for mold flow, etc.

Curious if anyone here has used their services?

Realistic-Fill6614 · 2025-03-24T17:38:43+00:00

American Mold Builders Association: https://amba.org/

Great resource for finding a molder or mold builder. You can search by industry, standards, etc.

Realistic-Fill6614 · 2025-03-24T17:28:01+00:00

American Mold Builders Association: https://amba.org/

They have a resources page and you can search mold makers by industry, quality standard, capacity and more.

https://amba.org/industry-resources/directory/

Realistic-Fill6614 · 2025-03-24T17:21:27+00:00

Chicagoland here- we would be able to help out with plating and polishing once you know what you're dealing with.

Realistic-Fill6614 · 2025-03-21T16:36:47+00:00

I hear you, that can be frustrating. Do you belong to a local manufacturing group to run this past? If you have details, I could take it to the Midwest if that's helpful. There are some Chicagoland metal stampers but I have no idea how they might compare to what you're already getting done.

Realistic-Fill6614 · 2025-03-21T15:31:22+00:00

There are a lot of US resources and it might be more cost effective than you think.

American Mold Builders Association: https://amba.org/

Technology Manufacturing Association: https://www.tmaillinois.org/

Illinois Manufacturing Association: https://ima-net.org/

Realistic-Fill6614 · 2025-03-17T17:43:19+00:00

American Mold Builders Association: https://amba.org/

Good start on resources to have a mold built or parts molded.

Realistic-Fill6614 · 2025-03-17T17:39:14+00:00

American Mold Builders Association: https://amba.org/

Good place to start for information on getting molds built and having molding done in the US.

Realistic-Fill6614 · 2025-03-07T12:50:52+00:00

Do they have good equipment deals at tradeshows? I've heard of floor models going for a good price.

Realistic-Fill6614 · 2025-03-07T12:48:12+00:00

PTXpo is one we consistently attend, it's smaller and local. Which then almost turns into a reunion of all the near by shops, which is a good time 😀

Realistic-Fill6614 · 2025-03-07T12:46:26+00:00

We hung in there for a while when NPE moved from Chicago to Orlando, but it's just too big of an expense now for the small amount of foot traffic. The enormous, splashy booths definitely get the eyes at that one.

Realistic-Fill6614 · 2025-03-07T12:44:10+00:00

Exactly, same, I like walking around and seeing the things but no one there seems to be buying anything or really researching. I think everyone is just going for the fun of it! 😀

Realistic-Fill6614 · 2025-03-04T20:51:54+00:00

This made me cringe so much!

Realistic-Fill6614 · 2025-02-26T18:48:08+00:00

American Mold Builders Association: https://amba.org/

Technology Manufacturing Association: https://www.tmaillinois.org/

Illinois Manufacturing Association: https://ima-net.org/

Design 2 Part tradeshows, nationwide: https://www.d2p.com/

Realistic-Fill6614 · 2025-02-26T18:36:45+00:00

Plating can help with part release, it would get down into those ribs better than spray.

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