Plastic injection molding for toys and model kits
Injection MoldingFor Figures & Plastic Model Kits
FigCrafts qualifies the released tool, material direction, press and production controls as one system—then releases molded parts against the requirements of the finished product.
This page begins after the product and production tool have been approved for molding.
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80T–850T
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In-House
A clear boundary from tooling
Injection Production Starts with a Released Tool
DFM, parting, gate and ejection strategy, tool machining, tool trials and tool-asset terms belong to the tooling stage. Injection production uses the released result as a controlled input.
Review Tooling & Mold Making →Released Tool
Tool identity, approved status and any open operating conditions are visible.
Approved Product
Part, runner or component organization and critical interfaces are defined.
Material Direction
Resin, formed color and applicable constraints are confirmed for review.
Production Program
Quantity, SKUs, CTQs, evidence, downstream work and release responsibility are agreed.
Press and process qualification
Qualify the Press, Material and Program as One System
The 80T–850T range is an equipment fact, not a universal part-size promise. The selected production route must fit the released tool, projected area, material, shot requirement, operating sequence and acceptable process window together.
Injection press and process qualification Released tool, product, material and program inputs converge on a qualified press and controlled molded-part outputs. RELEASED TOOL Envelope & Operating Need Mounting · actuation · projected area PRODUCT Geometry & CTQs Fill · surfaces · fit · count MATERIAL Resin & Shot Need Grade direction · color · flow · volume PROGRAM Quantity · SKUs · Evidence QUALIFIED PRESS Tool + Clamp + Shot Qualified as one production system 01 Fill & Form Complete part and runner 02 Cool & Stabilize Controlled formed condition 03 Release & Handle Protect surfaces and features 04 Inspect & Release Evidence for the next stage
Tool Envelope and Operation
Mounting, opening, slides, inserts, ejection and handling must fit the selected production route.
Projected Area and Clamp Need
Filled geometry, cavity plan and material behavior influence required clamping.
Material and Shot Requirement
Approved resin direction, runner system and total shot must align with the machine and process.
Process Window and Evidence
The combination must support stable forming and the agreed inspection and reaction plan.
Product-specific molding outcomes
Different Products Fail in Different Ways
The same machine fleet can serve different programs, but the molded-part acceptance logic must follow the finished product.
Runner Completeness and Build Fit
Review complete parts, runner or gate condition, part IDs, color grouping, visible nub areas, deformation and selected build checks.
Review Plastic Model Kits →Interfaces, Movement and Stability
Review pins, sockets, joints, bases and accessories against project-defined dimensions, fit, movement, stability and interchangeability needs.
Review Action Figures →Visible Surfaces and Decoration Readiness
Review short fill, flash, sink or flow evidence, gate or ejection marks and handling risks on surfaces that remain visible or receive decoration.
Review PVC Figures →Four production release gates
Four Gates Control the Production Run
The exact records and sampling plan are agreed per project. The gates keep the starting condition, production findings, reaction and downstream decision visible.
Input Gate
Release Tool & Material
Confirm released tool status, material and formed color direction, quantity/SKUs, CTQs and open conditions.
Output: authorized setup inputs
Start Gate
Approve Production First Article
Check the current setup against the agreed first-article characteristics before routine production.
Output: accepted starting condition
Run Gate
Control Routine Production
Apply the agreed sampling, identification, handling and reaction plan while production continues.
Output: visible process evidence
Transfer Gate
Release Molded Parts
Confirm part status, count or traceability and accepted condition before downstream transfer.
Output: controlled handoff
Product-specific control matrix
Inspect the Characteristics That Affect the Finished Product
The control plan identifies what is reviewed, how evidence is obtained, when sampling occurs and what reaction follows a result outside the agreed condition.
Model Kit Runner
Complete parts, runner or gate condition, part IDs, color grouping, visible nub areas and frame handling.
The end user must receive every build part in the intended kit organization.
Build and Assembly Fit
Project-defined mating features, deformation, snap or assembly behavior and selected build checks.
A visually acceptable part can still fail when it meets another component.
Figure Interfaces
Joints, pins, sockets, bases, accessories and agreed critical dimensions or fit conditions.
Variation can affect movement, stability, assembly and interchangeability.
Visible Surfaces
Short fill, flash, sink or flow evidence, visible marks and handling condition.
Surface findings can remain visible or interfere with painting and printing.
Material and Color
Approved material identity, formed color direction and project-specific evidence.
Material or color changes can affect function, appearance and downstream processing.
Count and Release
Part count, cavity or variant identification, lot status and downstream handoff.
Released molded parts must arrive at the next stage complete and identifiable.
Production evidence and reaction
A Production First Article Approves the Starting Condition
Tool trials and tool corrections belong to tooling release. A production first article checks the released tool, approved material or color and current setup before routine production; it does not automatically approve the whole lot.
Released Inputs
Tool · Material · Program
The approved inputs and responsibility are visible before setup.
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Start Decision
Production First Article
The current setup is checked against agreed characteristics.
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Routine Run
Sampling and Monitoring
Production continues under the agreed control and reaction plan.
When a result is outside the agreed condition
Detection Must Lead to a Controlled Decision
The affected material is not treated as released merely because production has already started.
Hold or Segregate
Protect affected parts, identity and status.
Classify and Correct
Review the finding and apply the agreed correction route.
Reverify
Repeat the required check after correction.
Release by Decision
Transfer only through the agreed approval authority.
Conditional rotary two-color molding qualification Two approved material or color inputs move through a rotary tool sequence and interface qualification before product approval. COLOR / MATERIAL A Approved first shot COLOR / MATERIAL B Qualified second shot ROTARY TOOL SEQUENCE QUALIFY Interface Function Appearance Testing
Confirmed rotary two-color equipment
Two-Color Molding Requires a Qualified Product and Process
FigCrafts has two rotary two-color injection molding machines. Feasibility depends on the product boundary, tool sequence, material compatibility or retention, appearance, economics and required product testing.
Product Interface
Define the visible or functional boundary and the reason to combine two formed inputs.
Tool Sequence
Confirm reliable positioning and the relationship between the first and second shot.
Material Behavior
Review compatibility, bonding or mechanical retention and required performance.
Commercial Fit
Compare tooling complexity, volume and downstream impact before selection.
Quantity and process fit
Match the Production Route to the Required Quantity
A validation sample and an injection production order solve different problems. The chosen route should match what the buyer needs to prove and whether production tooling is commercially justified.
From One Unit by a Suitable Non-Production Route
3D printing, vacuum casting or another suitable process can support form, fit, presentation or approval needs without presenting the result as one-unit injection production.
Review prototype routes →Typical MOQ: 500–1,000 Units
The actual requirement depends on product structure, tooling, material, colors or SKUs, finishing and packaging. Whether quantity can be combined across variants is confirmed in the quotation.
Prepare the production RFQ →A defined downstream handoff
Release Molded Parts for the Next Manufacturing Stage
Injection molding does not replace decoration, assembly or finished-product quality control. It transfers identifiable, accepted molded parts into those downstream responsibilities.
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Inputs for an effective production review
Send the Production Inputs That Affect the Run
Mark what is approved, what is provisional and what still requires production or commercial review.
Released Tool Status
Tool identity, location, approved status and any operating conditions or unresolved production restrictions.
Material and Formed Color
Approved resin grade, performance direction, color reference or constraints when available.
Quantity, SKUs and Variants
Total quantity, color or SKU split, required sets, reorder assumptions and target schedule.
CTQs and Acceptance
Critical dimensions, interfaces, visible surfaces, build or assembly checks and defect boundaries.
Evidence and Approval
Required first-article, dimensional, color, fit, material or sampling evidence and approval responsibility.
Downstream Requirements
Decoration, handling, assembly, packaging, market or testing needs that affect molded-part release.
Production review
Start With the Released Inputs
FigCrafts will review whether the tool, material direction, quantity and control requirements fit an injection production route.
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Injection molding buyer FAQ
Questions Buyers Should Resolve Before Production
The answers separate confirmed equipment capability from the project-specific decisions required for an approved run.
What must be approved before an injection production run? The released tool status, product or part organization, material and formed color direction, quantity or SKU split, critical characteristics, evidence, downstream requirements and approval responsibility should refer to the same production program.
Does the 80T–850T range mean any part size is possible? No. Tonnage alone does not determine feasibility. Tool envelope, projected area, material, shot requirement, product geometry, operating sequence and the required production window must fit the selected press and process.
Can FigCrafts injection mold plastic model kits? Yes. The production review can cover runner and part completeness, color and variant grouping, visible nub or gate areas, fit, selected build checks, downstream relationships and the approved control plan.
What does a production first article approve? A production first article checks the released tool, approved material or color and current setup before routine production. It approves the agreed starting condition, not the entire lot automatically. Tool trials and tool corrections belong to the tooling release stage.
How is routine injection production monitored? The project defines what is checked, how evidence is obtained, when sampling occurs and what reaction follows a result outside the accepted condition. The exact characteristics, methods and frequency remain project-specific.
Can two colors or hard and soft materials be molded together? FigCrafts has two rotary two-color injection molding machines. Feasibility depends on product design, tool sequence, material compatibility or retention, required interface, appearance, economics and product testing.
What is the injection-production MOQ? Typical injection-molded production MOQ is 500–1,000 units. The actual requirement depends on the product, tooling, material, colors or SKUs, finishing and packaging. Prototype or low-volume needs can use a suitable non-production route from one unit.
Can buyers or third parties inspect production? Yes. FigCrafts has an internal inspection mechanism and can support buyer or third-party factory audits, product inspections and laboratory testing according to agreed project requirements.
Connect the production route
Continue to the Right Product or Manufacturing Page
Use the next page according to whether the immediate question is product architecture, production tooling, finished-part control or downstream manufacturing.
Plastic Model Kits
Review runner organization, parts, fit, instructions and complete kit pack-out.
Articulated ProductCustom Action Figures
Review joints, accessories, decoration, assembly and packaging.
Before MoldingTooling & Mold Making
Review DFM, tool design, trials, correction and release.
Evidence and ReleaseQuality Control
Define inspection, reaction and finished-product approval logic.
Start from a released production program
Review the Tool, Material and Control Inputs
Share the released tool status, material direction, quantity, colors or SKUs, CTQs, downstream work, evidence needs and target schedule.
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