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  • Tensile (tension) test of the polyethylene. The most common type of test used to measure the mechanical properties of a material is the tension test.

    How to Evaluate and Test the Functionality of a Plastic Prototype

    Rapid prototype plastic injection molding is a powerful tool for product development, offering a fast and affordable way to create new plastic products. However, the work doesn’t end once the prototype is made. Testing is necessary to ensure that the prototype performs as expected. Without proper testing, even the most ...

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  • A woman mapping out her design for a prototype of a product she is creating.

    Common Mistakes to Avoid When Designing Plastic Prototypes for Injection Molding

    Precision plastic prototyping ensures success when transitioning to full-scale injection molding production. Even small oversights or mistakes in the design phase can lead to significant issues down the line, from part defects and quality problems to production delays and increased costs. By understanding common pitfalls and missteps early in the ...

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  • A Guide to Turning Your Plastic Product Idea into a Mass-Produced Product

    A Guide to Turning Your Plastic Product Idea into a Mass-Produced Product

    Bringing a new plastic product idea to life can be exciting yet challenging. Taking an initial concept and transforming it into a tangible, mass-produced product involves creativity, strategic planning, and perseverance. While launching a successful new product is ultimately rewarding, it requires navigating many critical stages—from early design and prototyping ...

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  • Comprehensive Breakdown of Plastic Injection Molding Machinery

    Comprehensive Breakdown of Plastic Injection Molding Machinery

    Plastic injection molding is the most efficient and cost-effective way to produce plastic parts with complex geometries. The process involves injecting molten plastic material at high pressures into a mold cavity, which cools and hardens into the final part. From household items and consumer goods to medical devices and automotive ...

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  • Understanding Regrind in Plastic Injection Molding: Benefits and Applications

    Understanding Plastic Regrind in Injection Molding: Benefits and Applications

    A popular method for achieving efficiency and reducing waste in plastic injection molding is the use of regrind. Below, we explore the plastic regrind process, its benefits, and important considerations to using these recycled materials. What is Regrind? Regrind typically refers to the practice of recycling plastic waste generated from ...

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  • A prototype molded part made with complex geometry

    Designing Complex Geometry Molds for Prototyping: Core and Cavity Integration Strategies

    Injection-molded parts are growing increasingly complex in design to meet demanding product requirements. Complex geometries with intricate features push the boundaries of mold technologies. Undercuts, thin walls, and unconventional shapes that would be impossible or impractical to mold using standard techniques are becoming more common. While complex designs allow products ...

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  • A Huge Ball of Garbage Plastic Waste, To be used in Injection molding products and plastic prototype injection molds

    Challenges and Considerations When Using Recyclable Materials in Injection Molding

    As industries like Protoshop strive to reduce the environmental impact of waste plastic, the use of recyclable materials in prototype injection molding must be seriously considered. While the benefits of using recyclable materials seem clear, an injection mold with recycled plastic comes with its own set of unique challenges.  Types ...

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  • Customer-Centric Approach to Prototype Mold Fabrication

    Customer-Centric Approach to Prototype Mold Fabrication

    At Protoshop Inc., we pride ourselves on our customer-centric approach to prototype mold fabrication. As a leading provider of rapid prototype injection molding and prototype tooling services, we understand that our success is directly tied to the success of our customers. We prioritize personalized service and collaborative design processes, setting ...

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  • Choosing the Right Prototype Tooling Method Exploring Options and Considerations

    Choosing the Right Prototype Tooling Method Exploring Options and Considerations 

    Prototyping is an essential step in the product development process that allows designers to test concepts, evaluate form and function, and refine designs. Choosing the appropriate prototyping technique is very important for creating effective prototypes that provide meaningful insights without requiring excessive time and costs.  The prototyping method must align ...

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  • Incorporating DFM in Prototype Injection Molding

    Incorporating DFM in Prototype Injection Molding

    Prototype injection molding enables companies to quickly and cost-effectively produce low-volume plastic parts to test form, fit, and functionality before investing in full production tooling. However, many organizations fail to consider design for manufacturing (DFM) principles when developing prototypes. If DFM issues are only uncovered after the part is molded, ...

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Based on 7 reviews
Dana Taylor
Dana Taylor
2024-01-17
If you're in need of a molding prototype shop, Dylann and Jimmy at Protoshop are sure to not only meet but exceed your expectations. Their team demonstrates remarkable responsiveness and proactiveness, contributing to an exceptionally efficient overall process. The speed at which they deliver top-notch work is truly impressive. Protoshop's commitment to customer satisfaction is apparent in their flexibility and willingness to closely collaborate with clients to address specific needs. An exemplary instance of this was their accommodation of our request to have our customer onsite for part evaluation and mold changes while we were present. What sets Protoshop apart is not solely their technical proficiency but also their dedication to providing valuable insights and design advice. Their expertise extends beyond standard projects, showcasing proficiency in handling complex components for diverse applications, be it over-molded sealing parts or flexible components. In conclusion, if you're on the lookout for a reliable and efficient partner for your manufacturing and molding requirements, I wholeheartedly recommend Protoshop. Their combination of expertise, responsiveness, and commitment to customer satisfaction makes them an exceptional choice for a variety of projects.
Brittany Mason
Brittany Mason
2023-06-06
I have worked with Photoshop on several mold designs over the past year. From the moment I reached out to them with an inquiry, they were prompt in their communication and eager to assist me. I have greatly appreciated and benefited from their extensive expertise and prompt feedback. They consistently offering valuable suggestions and insights that ultimately saved us money in the overall design. As for the quality of work they provided, Dylann and her team have always come through. If any issues do arise, they have been quick to offer solutions and kept us up to date throughout the whole process. If you're looking for a reliable partner for your plastics molding needs, I would check them out.
Stacie Depner
Stacie Depner
2022-10-18
Having worked with Dylann and Jimmy prior to Protoshop, I knew the immense level of expertise they have for this business and it proved to carry through. They are honest straight shooters that will help guide you and find the best solution for your molds. We needed a mild that could be versatile and allow us to easily change out one side of the design. Dylann helped us come up with an approach that will allow us to continuously iteration the design without having to make a whole new mold every time.
Chad Follmar
Chad Follmar
2022-08-23
Dylann and team are wonderful to work with. On multiple programs, they have delivered quality product in a matter of days. The design for moldability support is unparalled to ensure your part is ready to order.
Garrett Garner
Garrett Garner
2022-06-15
We work regularly with Protoshop on a variety of complex components for various projects. They are an excellent company to work with providing a vast history of experience to help their clients optimize designs. We have worked with them on microfluidic chips with small feature sizes, over molded sealing parts and flexible parts. They have experience working with many materials including Topas (COC), polycarbonate, TPE, PE, and PP. I would highly recommend reaching out on your next project. The team is very responsive to design changes as well as delivering to tight timelines. They also offer design advice and best practices which have helped expedite design iterations.
Steven Soeder
Steven Soeder
2022-06-13
Great experience with Protoshop. Dylann is extremely responsive and great to work with. Very fast turn-around. Worked with us on our order to get what we needed. I was able to drop ship 3d printed parts from another vendor to Protoshop to have them match-fit and incorporated into our tooling. I will be back again.
Wendell Woidyla
Wendell Woidyla
2022-05-31
Dylann at Protoshop is excellent to work with: highly responsive and proactive. This is possibly the fastest, high-quality work I have ever witnessed. 1 week...from payment (start) to delivery (after CTQ measurements at Protoshop), we had 100 test samples of a component we intend to use in high volume manufacturing. Thank you for the tremendous work! I would highly recommend Protoshop, and will plan to use Protoshop services in the future.