Sourcing and quoting
Injection Mold Sourcing and Quoting Help
Start the program with the right number and the right builder. Bob helps with RFQs, quote comparison, the choice between domestic and offshore builders, and oversight of the program once the tool is being built.
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What we hear before the first call
- I have three quotes for the same tool and the prices are far apart.
- I do not know which mold builder to trust with this part.
- We are considering an offshore builder and want to understand the risk.
- Our tools keep coming back with change orders we did not plan for.
- A tool being built overseas has gone off track and nobody is in control of it.
What it covers
RFQs
A specification that scopes the tool correctly, so every builder is quoting the same mold.
Quote comparison
The quotes you receive compared line by line, with the missing items flagged.
Domestic versus offshore builders
An honest look at lead time, communication, cost and risk for your part and your program.
Program oversight
Design review checkpoints and approval steps that keep the tool on track through the build.
Bob's approach
How the work is done
- Scope the tool before it is priced
Missed actions, slides and cavitation choices at the quote stage become change orders later.
- Compare the quotes line by line
Bob checks scope, steel, cavitation and actions, and flags what is missing from each quote.
- Match the builder to the part
Builders are recommended on fit for your part and program. Bob has no stake in which one you choose.
- Keep one channel through the build
On offshore programs, steel changes go through the program owner, with review and approval steps along the way.
What you get
- A tool specification and RFQ that builders can quote against
- A line-by-line comparison of the quotes you receive
- A builder recommendation based on fit for your part and program
- Design review checkpoints and approval steps through the build
- One clear channel for steel changes on offshore programs
You work directly with Bob
45+ years of hands-on injection molding experience, and no stake in which mold builder you choose.
Case study
From Bob's own programs
In more detail
The services behind this page
Quoting Injection Molds
Accurate quotes built from decades of real tool costs, so the number you approve matches the tool you receive.
Learn moreSourcing Injection Molds
Finding a mold builder with the right quality, capacity and reliability for your part, at home or overseas.
Learn moreCan you review quotes I already received?
Yes. Many clients send two or three builder quotes and ask which one is complete and realistic. Bob compares them line by line and flags missing items.
Do you work with offshore mold builders?
Yes. Bob helps write specifications and review quotes for both domestic and offshore tooling.
Do you recommend specific mold builders?
Bob recommends builders based on fit for your part and program. The goal is the right partner for the tool, not a fixed list.
Can you help if I already chose a supplier?
Yes. Bob can review the specification, design and quote with your chosen builder to reduce risk before steel is cut.
How long does a quoting review take?
Most reviews are turned around in a few business days, depending on the number of parts and quotes.
Free 15-minute call
Have a new mold to quote or source?
Tell Bob about the part and the program. You'll get a straight answer on what to ask your builders for.