Resources

Practical guidance for getting your injection molding project right.

Plan For Success

The journey from concept and design to finished product requires dozens of decisions, attention to detail and consistent communication. Material choices, tooling considerations, production planning and more all play a role in aligning your expectations with actual execution. It’s a process R&D Plastics has developed and refined over more than 30 years — giving our customers a clear, confident path to success.

Because problem-solving runs through everything we do, we believe it’s best to share what we’ve learned about how to plan for success. These resources lay out the way we approach manufacturing, from our overall model and pricing to key considerations at each phase of production.

Select a section below to explore more — and please contact us if you have questions:

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Process Model

See how R&D’s straightforward process saves time, reduces risk and eliminates surprises at every stage. 

View Our Approach
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Pricing Factors

Understand what goes into the total manufacturing cost and how to get the most from your investment.

Explore the Drivers
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Mold Resources

Learn more about the second-most important driver of product quality and how we help you approach it.

See the Considerations
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Material Selection

See how our end-use approach helps you select the right materials with the right properties for your application. 

Review the Criteria
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Injection Molding Tips

Review a collection of insights we’ve learned through R&D customer projects across various industries.

Apply Real Examples

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““R&D Plastics is an exceptional company; we are continually impressed with their professionalism, quality, and ability to consistently perform. They are always our first recommendation.”

— Darren Buckley, General Manager, CMR-D

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