Structure Optimization
Part count, assembly, undercuts, wall thickness, ribs, bosses and parting direction are reviewed before tooling.
STRUCTURE OPTIMIZATION · MOLD DESIGN
Mold Design.
DFM & Analysis.
Structure optimization and mold design engineering.Design is performed directly by REDUCT.
We optimize product structure before tooling and design injection and blow molds for manufacturability.Product DFM, mold structure design, 2D manufacturing drawings and required CAE reviews are handled directly by our engineering team.When manufacturing is required, mold making, texture/etching, trial molding and production can be connected through specialist partners.
MOLD DESIGN ENGINEERING
Design First.
Tooling Ready.
A design partner focused on product structure optimization and production-ready mold engineering.
“Can the product and mold structure be simpler, more reliable and ready for manufacturing?”
Injection & Blow Mold Design
We create production-ready 3D mold structures and 2D manufacturing drawings based on molding requirements.
Direct Engineering
Share product data and project requirements digitally, then proceed from DFM and structure review through final mold design deliverables.
ABOUT REDUCT
Engineering
Before Tooling.
We specialize in structure optimization and mold design, not in operating a mold factory.
REDUCT is an engineering company focused on product structure optimization, product DFM, injection mold design and blow mold design.
Our team performs engineering and design directly. If a client also requires physical tooling or molding, we can connect the project with specialist partners for mold manufacturing, assembly, texture/etching, trial molding, injection molding and blow molding.
CORE SERVICES
Structure Optimization.
Mold Design.
We prepare the product and mold structure as one engineering flow before manufacturing begins.
Product Structure Optimization
We review assembly, part count, undercuts, wall thickness, ribs, bosses, draft, parting direction and manufacturing difficulty.
Injection & Blow Mold Design
Parting, core/cavity, gate/runner, slides/lifters, cooling, ejection, pinch-off, neck and venting structures are engineered for the target process.
Product DFM & Molding Review
Potential molding risks are reviewed before tooling. CAE is added when analysis is useful for validating a specific design issue.
CAPABILITY
Engineering Data
Built for Tooling.
From product review to mold release data, we organize the information required by a toolmaker.
STRUCTURE
Structure Optimization
Product Architecture / DFM
INJECTION
Injection Mold Design
Core / Cavity / Gate / Runner
BLOW
Blow Mold Design
Parting / Pinch-off / Neck / Venting
ACTION
Slides & Lifters
Undercut / Motion Structure
THERMAL
Cooling Design
Cooling Circuit / Mold Temperature
RELEASE
3D & 2D Release Data
Mold Structure / Manufacturing Drawing
PROJECT PROCESS
Send Data.
Receive Engineering.
Product data review, DFM, mold design and final engineering release are handled as one project flow.
- STEP 01
DATA REVIEW
Send product 3D/2D data, material, molding process, expected volume, schedule and current issues.
- STEP 02
DFM / OPTIMIZE
We review wall thickness, draft, undercuts, parting direction, ribs, bosses and other manufacturability factors.
- STEP 03
MOLD DESIGN
We create the 3D mold structure and define the required core/cavity, feeding, action, cooling and ejection systems.
- STEP 04
REVIEW / CAE
Design feedback is incorporated and CAE review is added when required for a specific molding risk.
- STEP 05
RELEASE / CONNECT
Final design data is released. If requested, tooling and molding can be connected through specialist manufacturing partners.
MOLD DESIGN SCOPE
What We
Design & Review.
Key mold structures are reviewed as one system based on the product geometry and molding process.
PARTING
Parting direction, parting line and mold split strategy.
CORE / CAVITY
Core and cavity architecture based on product geometry and mold construction.
FEEDING
Gate, runner and flow-path arrangement based on product and molding conditions.
ACTION
Slides, lifters and moving mechanisms for undercut release.
COOLING / EJECTION
Cooling circuit and ejection layout for stable molding and release.
RESPONSIBILITY
Design by REDUCT.
Manufacturing by Partners.
The engineering scope and partner-manufacturing scope are clearly separated.
REDUCT DIRECTDESIGN
Engineering Performed by REDUCT
Structure optimization, product DFM, injection/blow mold design, 3D mold structure, 2D manufacturing drawings and required CAE review.
DELIVERABLESStructure · DFM · Mold Design · Drawings · CAE
PARTNER NETWORKLINK
Optional Manufacturing Support
Mold machining and assembly, texture/etching, trial molding, injection molding and blow-molding production can be connected through specialist partners.
MOLDBuild & Assembly
TEXTUREEtching / Texture
MOLDINGTrial / Production
PARTNER MANUFACTURING NETWORK
Design by REDUCT.
Manufacturing When Needed.
REDUCT remains the design partner. Physical manufacturing can be connected only when it is required by the project.
Mold MakingMold AssemblyEtching / TextureTrial MoldingInjection MoldingBlow MoldingMass Production
ENGINEERING SERVICES
Mold Design, DFM
and Analysis.
Select the engineering scope that matches your product and tooling requirements.
PROJECT REQUEST
Outsource Structure & Mold Design
Directly to REDUCT.
Send your product data and project requirements to define the engineering scope before design begins. REDUCT handles structure optimization, DFM, injection and blow mold design directly.
Project Input
- 3D product data: STEP / IGES / Parasolid
- 2D drawing or key dimensions
- Resin / material and molding process
- Expected production volume and schedule
- Known molding or tooling issues
Engineering Output
- Structure optimization / DFM feedback
- 3D injection or blow mold structure
- 2D mold manufacturing drawings
- Parting / feeding / action / cooling / ejection review
- CAE feedback when required
Manufacturing Support
When required, mold manufacturing, assembly, texture/etching, trial molding and production can be connected through specialist manufacturing partners after the design scope is defined.
CONTACT
REDUCT
Headquarters
HEAD OFFICESongdo, Incheon, Republic of Korea