Summit by Fathom //
Turn Your Complex Part Designs into Reality,
Quickly & Efficiently
As an engineer, you’re under pressure to deliver complex, innovative products faster and more efficiently. Your expertise is in creating exceptional designs. But the path from CAD file to production-ready parts is filled with potential pitfalls: Material selection challenges. Tool design complexities. Production delays. Quality inconsistencies. Budget overruns. And more.
That’s where having the right injection molding partner becomes critical. Summit by Fathom stands apart from other injection molding manufacturers by offering an integrated approach – everything from tool design and prototyping to production and finishing – all under one roof.
Why Summit by Fathom is Your Ideal Injection Molding Partner
Our Engineering-First Approach to Injection Molding
Unlike injection molding companies that simply run parts, Fathom provides you with a real engineering team that collaborates with you throughout your project lifecycle. We don’t just quote your project. We analyze it, offering meaningful DFM feedback that can save significant time and money down the road.
Our expert team will:
- Review your part geometry for manufacturability
- Identify potential molding challenges before they become problems
- Recommend optimal material selections based on your performance requirements
- Propose tooling strategies aligned with your production needs
- Offer cost-effective solutions that don’t compromise part quality
Comprehensive Injection Molding Capabilities
Advanced Tool Building & Design
Your part design determines the type of tooling required. Our tooling expertise includes:
- Production Molds // Built for long production runs with maximum durability
- Family Molds // Produce multiple related parts in a single cycle
- MUD (Master Unit Die) Tools // Modular tooling systems for efficient part variations
- Insert Molding // Incorporating metal components directly into the molding process
- Overmolding // Combining rigid substrates with softer materials for enhanced functionality
Material Selection & Expertise
Material selection can make or break your project. Our engineers help you navigate options based on:
- Mechanical performance requirements
- Chemical resistance needs
- Temperature tolerances
- Regulatory compliance considerations
- Cost constraints
Quality Assurance Throughout Production
We maintain strict quality control measures throughout the manufacturing process:
- First article inspection and validation
- Statistical process control
- In-line quality checks
- Comprehensive documentation
- Material traceability
- Domestic Facilities
- ISO 9001 certified processes
The Fathom Difference //
Solving Injection Molding Challenges
Challenge //
Design Uncertainty
Solution //
Our engineers provide practical DFM feedback before tooling production begins. This collaborative approach helps identify potential issues with wall thickness, draft angles, gate locations and other critical design elements. This up-front attention can save you a significant amount of time and money later.
Challenge //
Balancing Speed, Cost and Quality
Solution //
Fathom can help you make informed decisions on tooling, materials and processes based on your project requirements. We’ll guide you to the optimal solution.
Challenge //
Supply Chain Complexity
Solution //
As your single point of accountability, Summit by Fathom manages all aspects of your injection molding project, from tooling through production and delivery. This integrated approach helps simplify your supply chain and provides you with consistent communication throughout your project.
Your Injection Molding Journey with Fathom
Design Consultation & Engineering Review
Our process begins with understanding your project requirements and analyzing your design for manufacturability. Our engineering team will collaborate with you to optimize your design for injection molding success.
Tooling Strategy Development
Based on your production volume, timeline and budget, we will develop a tooling strategy that delivers the optimal balance of performance and cost. Whether you need a quick-turn prototype tool or a multi-cavity production mold, we’ll identify the optimal approach that meets your needs.
First Article Production & Validation
Before moving to full production, we validate your tool through first article samples:
- Dimensional inspection
- Material certification
- Functional testing
- Surface finish evaluation
Production Execution & Quality Assurance
Our manufacturing processes ensure consistent quality throughout your production run:
- Statistical process control
- In-line inspection protocols
- Material traceability systems
- Comprehensive documentation
Ongoing Support & Optimization
As your production needs evolve, our team provides continuous support:
- Tool maintenance and modifications
- Production scaling options
- Secondary operations integration
- Assembly services when needed
Choose Fathom for Your Next Injection Molding Project
With Fathom as your injection molding partner, you gain access to a team that understands the challenges design engineers face throughout your product life cycle. We combine technical expertise with manufacturing flexibility to deliver solutions that meet your performance requirements, timeline constraints and budget.
Let us help you tackle your next custom plastic injection molding project!
