Hi all, Have been liasing with a manufacturer about creating some pillowcases for my startup. They have asked for workmanship/confection of the product. What does this mean? Is it sketches of the product? If so, I can obviously do this, but it’s not going to be the most intricate of sketches, as a pillowcase doesn’t have much mechanics to it. Appreciate any help, don’t want to reply to the manufacturer and sound like an absolute amateur. Thank you. submitted by /u/touchxwood [visit reddit] [comments ..read more

I’m wanting to create a prototype for a portable plastic (yet durable) dome that is meant for me to train calisthenics. Picture a half-sphere that sits on the ground, 5-6 ft high, 5-6 ft wide. I’m picturing it as being made of a thick, clear plastic (although it doesn’t have to be. Hanging from the top of this dome, there will be a little hook/clamp/etc. where I can attach various handles to do pull exercises. Why a dome? When doing planks/pushups, I want to be able to move my feet across the dome so I can hit different parts of my muscles in a fluid way. I think this would be great for the c ..read more

Hi all – new to the sub (and Reddit!) but have been reading through a bunch of posts and finding this community so helpful. I need advice on manufacturing a mostly plastic toy that I'm creating as a side gig. In brief, I'm developing a new kind of toy for both adults and kids that is mostly plastic with some magnets inside. I've validated the product and market through 3D printing, and want to move forward to manufacturing. My go-to-market will be direct to consumer and maybe Amazon, and possibly some local toy stores who have expressed interest. The product: I'd describe it as a new kind of ..read more

What is a good way of printing 4.25" x 5.50" documents to follow around WIP and get updated along the way? Because of compliance these documents are currently saved in bins for 7 - 25+ years (depending on the product's expected life expectancy). I think it's an obvious area for improvement especially with a scanning system for track & trace but we're not there yet. Is there a printing solution that can print 4.25" x 5.50" documents (either thermal or laser or inkjet or something else) that can be used instead of our current 8.50" x 11.00" to paper cutter solution? Does anyone use a label ..read more

Hi all, I have been given a menu cover supplier name of Guangzhou menshifang trading. I thought it would be easy to search for the store on the obvious platforms like Ali baba/express etc to no avail, and Google results yield basically no results. Any idea of how to track the supplier down? submitted by /u/Lennmate [visit reddit] [comments ..read more

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Who are some Linkedin people you follow for interesting manufacturing stuff? Specifically looking for people that post about the space sector (launch vehicles, crew capsules, etc.). submitted by /u/Existing_Heat4864 [visit reddit] [comments ..read more

Let’s say that parts were classified as defect but on further inspection turns out they have no faults. Is it part of performance loss with overprocesing or is it part of quality. I am trying to figure this out for OEE calculations. submitted by /u/msfromwonderland [visit reddit] [comments ..read more

I have a 3d prototype finished, functioning all the kinks worked out. It is about 8"x4", curious if there is a way I can find a manufacturing to mass produce these via injection molding or some other process..I just don't know where to go for this next step. The bot set me straight. Product tolerances (no idea here, I just know what I 3d printed works... so +- .05 mm? ) materials abs plastic or some other plastic that won't melt in a hot car. Production quantity, whatever initial run I can do , maybe 5000 Cost per unit hoping < $.30 cents Attached is photo of tech 3d image. Manufacturi ..read more

Not sure if this is the best place to post so please direct me if there is another more relevant community! I'm mass manufacturing ice lollies and at the moment just using a standard jug to fill the moulds. It's hard to fill them evenly and consistently so I'm looking for alternatives. So far I've looked at large syringes and oil dispensers with a measuring feature, but I'm hoping I can find something better. It needs to: Be able to accurately dispense the same amount of liquid each time Be efficient, so hold a lot of liquid to avoid refilling every few lollies (or, be very easy to refill ..read more