Pre-Mold Checklist: Avoid These 10 Pitfalls
Mold making is a high sunk cost milestone. Use a checklist to align appearance, structure, process, and acceptance criteria at once, which is cheaper than rework.

Core Items
Parting Lines and Appearance; Wall Thickness and Shrinkage Risk; Snap-Fit Durability; Screw Posts and Welding/Ultrasonic Solutions.
Color Difference/Gloss Acceptance; Gap and Step Tolerance; Button Tactile Feel; Waterproof/Regulatory Related Structure
How to Use the Organization
Design, structure, procurement, and factory sign off on the same checklist.
High-risk items that are not closed must not enter the steel mold.
Youtai Intelligent's Suggestions
Embed the checklist into both prototype review and mold opening review processes.
Changes Must Be Documented to Avoid Verbal Approval
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