In recent years, silicone products have been very popular in the Chinese market, and they are widely used in daily life, medical equipment, maternal and infant products and other fields. With the growing demand for silicone products, more and more enterprises and individuals are concerned about a question: how much does it cost to customize silicone products? Let's follow Dongguan Weishun silicone to find out.
First, the basic process of silicone product customization.
1.Design: According to customer needs, designers draw product sketches and determine product size, color, shape and other elements.
2.Material selection: According to the characteristics of the product, select the appropriate silicone material. Silicone materials are divided into different categories such as food grade, medical grade, industrial grade, etc., and the difference is quite large.
3.Make molds: According to the design drawings, make special molds for silicone products. The mold making cost accounts for about 10%-20% of the total cost.
4.Production: Injection molding, calendering molding and other processes are used to make silica gel materials into finished products. In the production process, the cost of labor, equipment, energy consumption and other costs will affect the product**.
5.Quality inspection: Strict quality inspection of finished products to ensure that the products meet national standards.
6.Packaging: According to customer requirements, product packaging.
7.Logistics: Transporting the finished product to the customer's designated location.
Second, the factors affecting the first grade of silicone products.
1.Material cost: Silicone material is affected by factors such as raw material market and manufacturer brand, and the silicone material is higher.
2.Mold cost: The cost of mold production is related to the mold material, process complexity, etc. Customize silicone products with special shapes and complex structures, and the mold cost will increase accordingly.
3.Production process: Different production processes have an impact on the cost of equipment, labor, etc. For example, the injection molding process is more productive than the calendering process, but the equipment investment is also higher.
4.Quality testing: In order to ensure product quality, silicone products enterprises need to invest in certain testing equipment and technical personnel, which will increase costs.
5.Packaging and logistics: According to customer requirements, customizing high-end packaging or choosing high-quality logistics services will increase a certain cost.
In short, the customization of silicone products is affected by a variety of factors, and understanding its basic process and factors that affect it will help consumers make an informed choice in the customization process. When purchasing silicone products, pay attention to product quality, service, and other aspects to make life better.