Free DFM review.
Send us your part and we'll review it for manufacturability before you commit to tooling. It's free, and it saves time and money.
A second set of expert eyes.
Decades of cross-process experience, focused on your part.
- Moldability. Walls, draft, radii, and overall geometry.
- Material fit. The right resin for performance and cost.
- Process selection. The most economical process for your volume.
- Tooling approach. Cavitation and tooling strategy.
- Cost drivers. Where small changes save real money.
- Secondary operations. Assembly, printing, and packaging.
Reviewed against every process.
We recommend the method that’s right for your part, not just the one a single-process shop happens to own.
The review weighs all six processes against your geometry, volume, and budget, so you see which one fits before you commit to tooling.
| Process | Best for | Typical volume | Tooling cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Injection Molding | Precision parts at scale | Medium to high | Higher |
| Medical Molding | Clean-room device parts | Medium to high | Higher |
| Vacuum / Thermoforming | Large, thin-walled parts | Low to medium | Lower |
| Plastic Fabrication | Prototypes & custom one-offs | One-off to low | Minimal |
| Rotational Molding | Hollow, seamless parts | Low to medium | Moderate |
| Profile Extrusion | Continuous linear profiles | Medium to high | Moderate |
Four steps.
Send your files
A model, print, or sketch: whatever you have.
We review
Our team reviews the part across processes and materials.
You get feedback
Clear, practical notes on manufacturability and cost.
Quote
When you're ready, we quote the right process, fast.
What to send.
- CAD model. STEP or IGES files are ideal.
- PDF print. With critical dimensions called out.
- Sample or sketch. No CAD yet? Send what you have and we’ll take it from there.
- How the part is used. Performance, environment, and cosmetics drive the material choice.
- Volumes. The most economical process depends on your quantity.
- Existing tooling. Already have a mold? A tooling transfer starts with a tool review.
The fundamentals we look for.
A handful of fundamentals (uniform walls, draft, generous radii, sensible tolerances) prevent the most common and most expensive problems. They’re starting points, not laws: resin and geometry shift them, and we confirm against your part.
- Uniform walls. Even wall thickness reduces sink, warp, and internal stress.
- Draft. A degree or two of draft on vertical faces eases release from the tool.
- Radiused corners. Fillets cut stress concentrations and help material flow.
- Ribs, not mass. Core out thick sections and keep ribs around 50 to 60% of the adjoining wall.
- Realistic tolerances. Tighter-than-needed tolerances add cost. We’ll tell you what’s achievable.
- Process notes. Thermoforming, rotational molding, extrusion, and fabrication each have their own rules.
Beyond the part itself.
Most programs need more than a molded part, so the review covers the operations around it, packaging included.
- Assembly. Sub-assemblies, sonic welding, and rotary and shuttle insert molding.
- Printing. Pad, screen, and digital printing for branding, legends, and graphics.
- CNC trim. Precision trimming and machining.
- Packaging & kitting. Ready-to-use, ready-to-ship.
- Formed packaging. Trays and protective packaging.
- Medical packaging. Validated, traceable, and documented for medical molding programs.
Common questions.
Is the DFM review really free?
What should I send for a DFM review?
What does the review check?
Do you review parts for every process?
Does the review cover packaging?
Can you review a part that already has a mold?
What happens after the review?
Send us your part.
Upload a model or print and we'll review it for manufacturability, at no charge.