Part Feasibility Analysis for APSX Machines

Do you have a part design and like to know if you can use the APSX-PIM to make that part? We take your part design as STEP file and do our APSX methodology to analyze its feasibility. This is a paid service that we offer for our potential and current APSX customers. 

Our skilled team members perform this analysis. If there are design change needs for a successful injection molding process, we charge you our hourly rate to make the changes. The total cost depends on the part size, features and the plastic material intended to be used. 

We look for certain 3D CAD properties:

• The total part volume: Since the APSX-PIM has maximum shot size capacity as 1.83 cu-in, the total part volume including the runners and the sprue should not be higher than the maximum shot size. Ideally we like to have 90% of the limit is used. 
• The dimensions of the part: The APSX-PIM uses 6" X 4.8" standard size aluminum molds. There are pins and bushings on the corners as well. The clamp force should also be considered during this analysis. We like to have the part's footprint no more than 10 sq-in in order to have reliable continuous injection molding cycles back to back.    
• The plastic material: We like you to use the most user friendly plastics in your first injection molding part. We have the material selection assistance service as a separate service offering.