Overseas Plastic Part Production

$250-750 USD

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Posted 6 days ago

$250-750 USD

Paid on delivery

My injection-molded plastic part—with two small metal inserts—has already been proven through a working prototype and the design is fully locked. I do not have any drawings. Now I want to move straight into creating a mold along with production and I’d like to base the operation with a reliable overseas factory. Your role is to take the product from “ready for production” to the first pallet on the water. You will need to reverse engineer this part. You help me refine for manufacturability where needed, locate and vet suitable molders, coordinate tooling, inserts, over-moulding or post-assembly, set up quality control and organize logistics. Key deliverables • Three or more vetted factory quotations, each detailing tooling cost, piece-part pricing at several volume tiers and lead times • DFM feedback incorporated into updated CAD and a short report outlining any trade-offs made • Pre-production T1 samples shipped to me, accompanied by dimensional and cosmetic inspection data • A concise production plan that covers tooling kick-off, pilot run, QC checkpoints, packaging and shipping arrangements Acceptance criteria • Factory contacts are verifiable and willing to communicate directly • Quoted costs and timelines are realistic and match the plan you provide • T1 samples match the approved CAD within tolerance and include the metal inserts securely integrated Timeline is flexible but I’d like to place the tooling order as soon as we lock a supplier.

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@ivyesg1997

Dear Sir, As a mechanical engineer, I am a SolidWorks/Fusion360/AutoCAD expert and product designer. I’m excited to submit my proposal for your project. I have experience converting product concepts, sketches, and reference designs into detailed manufacturing drawings and production-ready CAD models. Here is my service; ⭐Detailed 2D manufacturing drawings. ⭐Create a DXF and PDF file for CNC/Laser/Plasma cutting. ⭐Creating STL, STEP and X_t files for 3D Printing and Manufacturing. ⭐3D modeling/rendering of assembled parts. I would be glad to discuss your project in more detail and answer any questions you may have. I'm ready to get started immediately. Thank you for considering my proposal. I look forward to working with you. Best regards Ivy

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@gzarali

Hi, I’m a multidisciplinary engineer focused on design + analysis, delivering production ready CAD and simulation-backed solutions. I work across mechanical and architectural scopes, with clear drawings, practical detailing, and fast communication. Feel free to check my profile for similar projects ,happy to review your scope and suggest the best next steps. G. Zaralı

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@anjalio22

I’d be glad to take your proven plastic part from prototype to production and help coordinate the complete overseas manufacturing process. I have experience with SolidWorks, 3D CAD, reverse engineering, injection-molding design, DFM, and manufacturing documentation. I can reverse-engineer the existing part, prepare accurate production-ready CAD, identify potential molding issues, and refine the design for tooling, inserts, tolerances, and reliable assembly. I can also help source and vet 3+ suitable overseas manufacturers, compare tooling and piece-part quotations across volume tiers, review lead times, and coordinate tooling, metal inserts, T1 sampling, inspection, packaging, and shipment. My focus will be on practical DFM decisions, realistic costing, quality control, and clear communication throughout the process. I will provide organized CAD, DFM feedback, supplier comparisons, inspection requirements, and a production roadmap. Give me one opportunity to handle your project. I assure you of full dedication, accuracy, and professionalism, with the goal of getting your first production pallet on the water smoothly and efficiently.

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@akourinetllc

Hello, I am an experienced manufacturing and mechanical design professional with 15+ years of experience in injection-molded product development, reverse engineering, DFM, tooling, and production sourcing. I understand that your prototype and product design are already proven, and you now need the physical part reverse engineered into production CAD and managed through tooling, T1 samples, supplier selection, quality control, and initial overseas production. I can recreate accurate CAD from the existing part, optimize it for injection molding, coordinate the two metal inserts and over-molding/post-assembly requirements, and obtain at least three vetted factory quotations with tooling costs, volume pricing, lead times, and manufacturing recommendations. I can also coordinate T1 sampling and dimensional/cosmetic inspection and provide a clear production plan covering tooling, pilot production, QC checkpoints, packaging, and shipment. I am interested in this project. Looking forward to working with you. Warm regards

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