Stephanie Miller
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Does anyone know if it is possible to temporarily change an injection mold? We have a plastic product (made of polypropylene) that has our company name and logo as a part of the mold. A large company approached us and wants to buy our product but sell it under their private label. This would require us to somehow temporarily “remove” our name and logo just for this large order that will be sold as a private label. Is there a way to use a temporary filler on the mold to prevent the name and logo from showing up on each unit?
My manufacturer is away for the Chinese NEw Year right now so I am unable to ask him directly. Any knowledge is appreciated. Thanks!
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Perry Kaye
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Richard and KJ are correct. In many cases you can have the mold machined to remove the existing logo and then have an INSERT made that has NEW logos on it. You should be able to make two INSERTS. One for you and one for the client.
But a better for you solution would be to see if your client would let you Co-Brand. Thus your name and theirs are associated with the innovation. that builds value in your product and your business while letting your client also get in on the action.
You might be able to get your client to do this by offering to do the tech-support for the product. They will be interested in the sales but maybe not in the phone calls (if applicable). Just some ideas.
BTW: can you tell us what you product is?
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K J
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I know this does not help youru current issue, but this is why I always have my mfg design my milds with removable insertion plates (for each cavity) whenever I have a product with a logo. This gives your more options to pursue other markets in the future. Just my two cents. Good Luck!
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Richard Yost
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Stephenie, I used to own a large injection mold. I at one time did have it altered, but that was permanent. But I also believe that a plate can be made that would have their logo engraved on it. And it could be screwed onto the mold over your logo. You could later remove the plate and put the screws back into the holes when the plate is off, so that the screw holes aren’t filled with plastic. I think that you could look up an injection mold company and ask someone there if that is possible. Hope I was of some. help.
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john"Scooter" nauman
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That’s a great question Steph. I am no mold expert but I do know it’s easier to fill in molds than to remove more material. Whether it can be done temporarily and how temporarily is another question. Depending on quantities a lot of molds have multiple cavities. If this is the situation you can potentially alter one of the cavities to fulfill these orders. That again depends on quantities and commitment from your customer whether that would be a viable option. Please keep us posted on what you get figured out.
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Eduardo Negron
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Hi Stephanie, if they like your product with the logo. I don’t see any problem to cover the logo.
Make many company do the same used deferent product to build a device. Do can check in s
cheapmold.com
If they really like your product. Asked them pay for cover your company logo. Or find somebody umployment with that kind experiences hired for some cash money.
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