By Mike Moussa, PE — Not every product needs injection molds and 10,000-unit runs. Here’s how to manufacture 10-500 parts without the traditional tooling investment. The Problem You need parts. Real, production-quality parts. But: You can’t justify $10,000-$30,000 in injection mold tooling You’re not sure about demand yet Your design might still change You need […]
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By Mike Moussa, PE — Urethane casting is the process most inventors and startups don’t know about. It fills the gap between 3D printing and injection molding, and it can save you thousands. What Is Urethane Casting? Urethane casting (also called polyurethane casting or vacuum casting) uses silicone molds to produce parts from liquid polyurethane […]