1.Q: What is your tooling philosophy?
A: Very simply, great tools make great parts. The key to outstanding injection molding performance is in the tool. Great tools can be and are made in China, at a fraction of the cost of such a tool in the USA . However, China tools have gotten a bad reputation because of the widely varying quality of tool shops, and because of the haphazard way in which many have gone about finding and managing China tool shops. Great tool shops do exist in China , and we have found them.
2.Q: How old is CMS ?
A: China Mold Sourcing's people have been involved with tooling and sourcing in China for many years with another company. China Mold Sourcing itself is a new company, formed and owned by its employees.
3.Q: Where are the tooling shops located?
A: Tooling shops are located in China currently. New geographies will be sought out and added in the future. In China , the tool shops are located in southern China , primarily in the cities of Dongguan and Shenzhen.
4.Q: How can I be assured of quality? I had a bad experience in China.
A: Two factors minimize your risk of a bad experience:
a. China Mold Sourcing's rigorous supplier audit and management process.
b. China Mold Sourcing's comprehensive program management system.
5.Q: Why shouldn't I do this on my own?
A: If you are like most mold buyers in North America, you don't have the time and resources to base employees in China, like China Mold Sourcing does. You also may not have the dedicated program management resources to manage a mold built on the other side of the world. Working with China Mold Sourcing, you can enjoy low cost China injection tooling, without the hassle and risks, and concentrate your resources on doing what you do best.
6.Q: How much less than American and Europe prices will China tooling be?
A: This varies widely, depending on the tool, but savings, on a delivered basis, generally range from 30-70% versus the cost of a USA-made tool, with 50% as a reasonable average. You can get quotes from China for less than these figures, but costs of freight & duties must be considered. Also, many of the rock bottom prices you might see from China or India are poor quality molds, backed by meaningless warranties.
7.Q:Why should I source through China Mold Sourcing rather than another sourcing company?
A:CMS prepares quotes based on your specifications, using your actual drawings and samples. We maintain open communications with both our customers and our suppliers and keep our customers appraised of all developments, whatever they may be. We are invested in each project we take on and will not take on any projects that we do not believe will be successful for either us or our customer.
