Plastic Enclosure Assembly VS Thermo-Forming

Enclosure Part Small

Large part 18”w x 24” tall x 8” deep

 

  Toolless Charges      Thermo-Forming (estimates)
 
  • NRE $5000 (2 iterations of design & proto)
  • Part price $65 each in 100 pc lots
  

VS.
 
  • NRE $45,000 (design & proto from wood tool $10,000; machined aluminum mold $35,000)
  • Part price (set) $40.00 each (minimum of 300 pc lots)

 

Break Even Quantity
(45,000-5,000) / (65-40) = 1600 units