Injection Molding
| Category | Description | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Small Parts | Parts with dimensions smaller than 76.2mm x 63.5mm (3 in. x 2.5 in.) | 6 days (1-day expedite available) |
| Standard Parts | Parts ranging from 127mm x 127mm – 304.8mm x 355.6mm (5 in. x 5 in. to 12 in. x 14 in.) | 14 days (3-day expedite available) |
| Mega Mold | Large parts up to 480.06mm x 203.2mm x 751.84mm (18.9 in. x 8 in. x 29.6 in.) | 19 days (expedites possible) |
| Service | Description | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Pad Printing | Transfers a 2D image, such as logos, onto molded 3D parts. | + 4 days (repeat order), + 10 days (first order) |
| Laser Engraving | Laser engraving applied to parts, including logos or part numbers, ensuring consistent and clear markings. | + 4 days (for parts) |
| Assembly | This involves attaching pre-made components or placing labels on parts that are individually packaged. | + 5 days |
| Mold Texturing | Involves applying textures or engraving graphics/text into the mold cavity. | + 8 days (for molds) |
| Threaded Inserts | Threaded inserts are typically installed by applying heat staking or ultrasonic welding techniques, which secure the inserts firmly into the molded part shapes. | + 4 days (repeat order), + 9 days (first order) |
| Part Cleaning | Involves cleaning methods like ultrasonic cleaning, vapor degreasing, or ISO Class 7 clean room cleaning and packaging. | + 11 days |
| Service | Description | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Quality Inspection Report | Verifies KingStar Mold's manufacturing process controls by selecting up to four plane-to-plane and outside diameter dimensions from your CAD model (X, Y, Z) for quoted tolerances. | 0 days |
| Production Part Approval Process (PPAP) | A standardized process, commonly used in the automotive industry, that documents design quality and reproducibility. It includes steps like FMEA, control plan, ISIR, and inspection reports. | + 10 days |
| Digital Inspection Report | Verifies up to 50 dimensional specifications for parts. | + 5 days |
| CTQ Partial FAI (First Article Inspection) | Provides a 3-part dimensional inspection of critical features (Customer selects up to 5 features). | 0 days |
| CTQ DIR with Capability Study | Includes a 30-part dimensional capability study of selected critical features (Customer selects up to 5 features). | 0 days |
CNC Machining
| Manufactured in the China | Time |
|---|---|
| Rapid | 4 days |
| Expedited | 8 days |
| Standard | 12 days |
3D Printing
| PA12 40% GF Natural | 3 days |
| PA12 40% GF Black | 3 days |
| PA12 Natural | 3 days |
| PA12 Black | 3 days |
| Cobalt Chrome HR | 4 days |
| Cobalt Chrome NR | 9 days |
| Titanium NR | 9 days |
| Titanium HR | 4 days |
| Inconel NR | 9 days |
| Inconel HR | 4 days |
| Aluminum NR | 9 days |
| Aluminum HR | 4 days |
| SS 17-4PH NR | 9 days |
| SS 17-4PH HR | 4 days |
| SS 316 HR | 4 days |
| SS 316 NR | 9 days |
| Metal Plated Ceramic-Like NR (PerForm) | 5 days |
| Metal Plated Ceramic-Like HR (PerForm) | 5 days |
| ABS-Like Gray HR (Accura Xtreme Gray) | 2 days |
| ABS-Like Gray NR (Accura Xtreme Gray) | 2 days |
| ABS-Like White HR (Accura Xtreme White 200) | 2 days |
| ABS-Like White NR (Accura Xtreme White 200) | 2 days |
| ABS-Like Translucent Clear NR (WaterShed XC 11122) | 2 days |
| ABS-Like Translucent Clear HR (WaterShed XC 11122) | 2 days |
| ABS-Like Black HR (Accura 7820) | 2 days |
| ABS-Like Black NR (Accura 7820) | 2 days |
| PP-Like Translucent White HR (Somos 9120) | 2 days |
| PP-Like Translucent White NR (Somos 9120) | 2 days |
| True Silicone White | 8 days |
| MicroFine Green | 2 days |
| MicroFine Gray | 2 days |
| PC-Like Advanced High Temp Translucent Amber HR (Accura 5530) | 2 days |
| PC-Like Translucent Clear NR (Accura 60) | 2 days |
| PC-Like Advanced High Temp Translucent Amber NR (Accura 5530) | 2 days |
| PC-Like Translucent Clear HR (Accura 60) | 2 days |
| Flame Retardant Black (EPX 86FR) | 2 days |
| ABS-Like Black Rigid Polyurethane (RPU 70) | 2 days |
| PP-Like Black Flexible Polyurethane (FPU 50) | 2 days |
| PA12 25% Mineral-filled (PA620-MF) | 3 days |
| PA11 Black (PA850) | 3 days |
| PA12 White (PA650) | 3 days |
| PA12 40% GF (PA614-GS) | 3 days |
| TPU 70-A White | 5 days |
| TPU 70-A Black | 5 days |
| Polypropylene Natural | 5 days |
| Digital White | 3 days |
| Digital Black | 3 days |
| Digital Overmold | 3 days |
| Digital Clear | 3 days |
| Thermal Cure for SLA (Accura 5530 and PerForm) | + 1 day for eligible materials |
| Vapor Smoothing | + 1 day for eligible materials |
Sheet Metal Fabrication
| Description | Express | Select |
|---|---|---|
| Includes laser cutting, deburring, and forming | 2 days | 4 days |
| Description | Express | Select |
|---|---|---|
| Punch (formed features) | + 0 days | + 1 day |
| Hardware Insertion | + 0 days | + 1 day |
| Machining | + 0 days | + 1 day |
| Assembly* | + 0 days | + 1-3 days |
| Description | Express | Select |
|---|---|---|
| Masking*** | + 1-2 days | + 1-2 days |
| Powder Coat | + 2 days | + 2 days |
| Plating/Coating** | + 2 days | + 2 days |
| Silkscreen | + 1 day | + 1 day |
| Part Marking | + 1 day | + 1 day |
| Description | Express | Select |
|---|---|---|
| First Article Inspection (FAI) | + 2 days | + 2 days |
| Dimensional Inspection (DIR) | + 1 day | + 1 day |
| Description | Express | Select |
|---|---|---|
| Material thicknesses >3.175mm (0.125 in.) | n/a | + 1 day |
Die Casting
| Die Casting Type | Initial Tooling (Mold) | Parts Production | Prototyping (First Article) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cold Chamber | 8 to 12 weeks | 10 to 15 days | 5 to 7 days |
| Hot Chamber | 4 to 6 weeks | 7 to 10 days | 3 to 5 days |
| Service | Description | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Sand Blasting | Sandblasting to remove residual sand from the castings or to smooth the surface finish of the die-cast parts. | + 5 days (repeat order) + 10 days (first order) |
| Polishing | Polishing for a smooth or mirror-like finish, commonly used for aesthetic or functional parts in die casting, like automotive or electronics components. | + 7 days |
| Plating | Plating options (e.g., zinc, chrome) to improve corrosion resistance, appearance, or wear resistance of die-cast parts. | + 10 days |
| Threaded Inserts | Threaded inserts may be added via ultrasonic welding or heat staking for die-cast parts requiring internal threads. | + 5 days (repeat order) + 10 days (first order) |
| Service | Description | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Quality Inspection Report | Verifies die-casting process controls by checking critical dimensions (X, Y, Z) against CAD specifications. | 0 days |
| Dimensional Inspection | Verifies detailed dimensional specifications (up to 50 measurements) for casted parts to ensure proper conformance to the design. | + 6 days |
| PPAP (Production Part Approval Process) | Documents design quality and reproducibility, including industry-standard steps like FMEA, control plans, and inspection reports, used mostly in automotive and aerospace industries. | + 11 days |
| First Article Inspection (FAI) | Includes dimensional inspection of critical features (Customer selects up to 5 features) to ensure that the first production batch meets all specifications. | 0 days |
| Capability Study | A dimensional study on a batch of parts (usually 30 parts) to assess the process’s ability to consistently meet part specifications. | 0 days |
