Q.
What does GLOBE require in order to give my company a firm
quote on molds and products?
A.
GLOBE prefers 3D solid model CAD drawings or an actual product.
GLOBE
prefers drawings in Pro-Engineer, SolidWorks or AutoCAD.
We can use most common file extensions i.e., dwg, stl, step,
iges etc.
For
a nominal charge, GLOBE can also convert your flat drawings
to 3D solid model CAD drawings.
For
a nominal charge, GLOBE can also create 3D solid model CAD
drawings from your prototype or product or reverse engineer
your product and create the necessary drawings for your
approval.
Q.
What size plastic parts can GLOBE injection mold?
A.
GLOBE can injection mold parts as small a gnat, to as large
as a picnic table
Q.
What do GLOBE CHINA plastic injection molds cost?
A.
Depending on the complexity of the part & number of
cavities in the plastic injection mold, from $1,500 dollars
and up.
Rest
assured, GLOBE plastic injection molds will be 50% to 75%
less than U.S. made plastic injection molds.
Q.
How long do GLOBE plastic injection molds take to build?
A.
GLOBE plastic injection molds take anywhere from 2 or 3
weeks to as long as 45 days for higher cavitations and/or
larger molds or more complex molds.
Q.
What kind of warranty does GLOBE offer on plastic injection
molds?
A.
GLOBE plastic injection molds carry one of the strongest
warranties in the industry.
ALL
GLOBE plastic injection molds carry a minimum 300,000 CYCLE
Warranty ( or longer ) while GLOBE is manufacturing your
plastic injection molded products.
GLOBE
will maintain your plastic injection molds for free and
warehouse your injection molds for free for as long GLOBE
manufactures your products. It is that simple.
GLOBE
will also repair or replace your plastic injection molds
FOR FREE should the plastic injection molds fail or need
repair!
Q.
Will other companies repair or replace my plastic injection
molds for FREE?
A.
Very doubtful.
Q.
After the plastic injection molds are made, how long will
it be before I see the first samples?
A.
First Articles of inspection ( FAI”s ) “samples”
will arrive at your door within just several days of the
plastic injection mold completion via FedEx international
Priority Service. FAI’s/Samples are free.
Q.
How long will it take to manufacture my products?
A.
Depends on a variety of factors such as the number of molds
you have, the amount of cavities in the injection molds,
the cycle times, the number of shifts we run, the number
of days each week we work etc., etc.
You
can be assured of 1 thing; GLOBE will do whatever it takes
to meet YOUR schedule. If you need 24/7 production –
you’ll get 24/7 production!
Q.
How do I pay for the plastic injection molds and my production
orders?
A.
We require 50% of the plastic injection mold cost to start
and the balance after you approve the samples. When you
place your production order, 50% of the order is paid to
start production and the balance of your order is paid after
receiving a copy of the Bill of Lading proving that your
order has been placed on a ship or airplane for delivery
to you.
Q.
How long does it take for me to receive my order once it
has left China?
A.
Because it is much cheaper, most of our customers' goods
will be sent ocean freight. Transit times from the China
to the U.S. are very regular, dependable and fast –
normally about 16 days China to Los Angeles/Long Beach,
Ca.
The
problem arises when the goods reach the U.S. The huge volume
of China goods entering the U.S., understaffed U.S. Customs,
911 imposed regulations, USDA, FDA, inefficient & over-burdened
U.S. Ports, unionized labor and congested rail lines all
contribute to add 2 to 3 weeks time until you get your goods.
It
takes less time to ship goods all the way from China to
the U.S., than it takes to ship goods from Los Angles to
St. Louis!
So,
about 35 days China to you, give or take a couple of days.
Some
of customers ship small parts very economically ( versus
ocean freight ) via FedEx. FedEx service from our plant
to you in the U.S. is 3 days.
Q.
What happens if my goods are lost, damaged or stolen?
A.
ALL goods manufactured and shipped by GLOBE are under our
“blanket” insurance policies with either Phoenix
International Freight Forwarders or UTi International Freight
Forwarders. Your order is always, automatically insured
for the full F.O.B. value.
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