RELY ON XCENTRIC'S DESIGN RESOURCES TO SUPPORT YOUR PROJECTS Plastic Part Moldability Design Guide Optimize Your Part Design for Molding Optimizing your part design from concept through production will help you eliminate unneeded costs and reduce the time to produce your custom injection molded plastic parts. Learn how to incorporate features like draft, threads, hinges and overmolding by taking advantage of the most advanced injection molding process engine and mold making system in the industry. DESIGN YOUR PART WITH INJECTION MOLDING IN MIND Reading Xcentric's Designing for Manufacturability eBook will help you: Learn the basics of the injection molding process Gain insights on best practices for part design for injection molding Determine what features to incorporate into your design to save the most time and cost Learn how to avoid common pitfalls that impact injection mold design First name* Last name* Email* Phone number* Company* State/Region* Do you plan on using injection molding services in the next 3 months? Injection Molding Services* Yes No Xcentric: Helping Companies Make Products Better © 2021 Xcentric Mold & Engineering

Download Guide First name Last name Email Company Phone number State/Region Injection Molding Services Do you plan on using injection molding services in the next 3 months? Yes No A Guide to Gating Systems From Sprues, Runners, and Gates to manufacturability, this free 17-page guide will help you design better for the molding process expediting your time to market. In this guide, you'll learn: How gating systems impact quality & cost of injection-molded parts Why gate size & type depends on material and part complexity Tips for optimizing your part design to ensure proper gate location Six common types of gates that Xcentric designs for customers Why Gating Matters Gating systems play a critical role in manufacturing high-quality injection-molded parts. Xcentric's mold design experts will consider your design intent, performance and cosmetic expectations, and the material being molded to determine the optimal gating system. In plastic injection molding, the gating system impacts the cost, quality, and performance of the parts being molded. Optimizing the system for size and location is essential for achieving structural, operational, and cosmetic expectations. Domestic Rapid Manufacturing for 25 Years Xcentric was founded in 1996 with two production facilities in Michigan. We specialize in simple to complex geometries, overmolding, insert molding, and tight tolerances. Agile manufacturing services produce prototypes in as few as 5 business days and then quickly scale production for low- and high-volume runs. Have a project? Get started! GET STARTED