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Subject:
production cost
Category: Miscellaneous Asked by: sconnie-ga List Price: $10.00 |
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20 May 2006 08:40 PDT
Expires: 19 Jun 2006 08:40 PDT Question ID: 730717 |
I am looking for a company(s) that will produce a prototype toothbrush for me. I would only need about 5 of the brushes. My prototype is not the same size or shape as a regular toothbrush, but a toothbrush manufacturer would do just fine. I also would like to know the estimated cost to produce the 5 brushes. Preferably the company would be U.S. based. |
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Re: production cost
From: summer95-ga on 20 May 2006 13:11 PDT |
I'm not certain how toothbrushes are made, but I'm pretty sure that the handles are made from injection molding. If so, then you would either have to use an existing die to make the handle or have a new die made. A new die will cost $10,000 to $50,000. Then you'll have to find someone willing to make it. That requires a manufacturer with an injection molding machine. They'll lhave to charge a setup fee to make such a small number of items. I'd estimate that will cost $2500 to $6000, but probably toward the lower end. One thing that might help a researcher to answer your question is to know if the handle design or bristle design or both are unique to your prototype. Also, what are you going to use these for? If you plan to present your idea to a manufacturer or investor then I would suggest that you start with a drawing or clay model. If you can't draw it yourself, you can make a sketch and a graphic artist can draw it for you. The cost should be $75 to $200 for an independent graphic artist. If youy prefer a clay modle then check at the local college for a student in their art department. I'd guess that you could get student to do it for a reasonable fee. Hope this helps. |
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Re: production cost
From: redfoxjumps-ga on 20 May 2006 15:03 PDT |
Can you create the prototype from an existing brush? Does it need to be functional or just pretty? |
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Re: production cost
From: frde-ga on 21 May 2006 03:36 PDT |
For just 5 brushes of a new design, I would look to a model maker. - at a guess they would use a form of resin Incidentally injection moulding costs have come down, 13 years ago I heard that they were making 'multiple' moulds, eg: one mould that contained a load of other small bits. The cost implications were considerable. Also CNC and CAD technology has simplified things. |
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Re: production cost
From: bigblue-ga on 03 Jun 2006 12:08 PDT |
For 5 prototypes you would NEVER mold it they way you would in production. It would be far smarter to "hog" or carve them from a block, and insert the bristles by hand. Once the concept proves out, the design is "frozen", the market research is done, the funding is in place, and the project gets the green light, at THAT point it would be appropriate to go to the expense of making a mold. http://www.flex-partners.com/ can help with all aspects. Big Blue |
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