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  • Brandon Henderson (NC) • Journeyman Tool & Die (CPSP)
Request a Mold Quote

Submit Project for Technical Review

Tell us about the program and paste a link to your CAD files (Google Drive, Dropbox or similar), or email STEP or IGES files to brandon@tkmold.com. The more you include, the faster and more accurate the DFM and quote.

1Your details and CAD link2Brandon checks them3TK DFM, Moldflow and quote
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After You Send

What Happens After You Submit Your RFQ

Your package goes to a toolmaker first, not a sales queue. Brandon makes sure it is complete enough to quote, then hands it to TK’s engineers at the end of the U.S. day, which is the start of the next working day in Shenzhen. TK runs DFM and a Moldflow study, done by analysts certified at Gold, Silver and Bronze level, and the report and quote come back through Brandon.

Your CAD file travels from your engineering team to Brandon in the U.S., who checks that the package is complete and that an NDA is in place. At 4:10 pm Eastern Time he hands it to TK in Shenzhen, where it is 4:10 am. TK engineers pick it up at the start of their day and run DFM and a Moldflow fill study. The DFM report and quote come back through Brandon, ready for a review call with you. Overnight handoff DFM report and quote come back through Brandon part_rev_C.step Your engineering team Anywhere in the Americas RFQ PACKAGE CHECK 3D CAD, STEP or native 2D print with tolerances Resin grade Annual volume Press and plant standards NDA in place Brandon, U.S. Eastern Time Sends to TK at 4:10 pm Moldflow: fill time Draft Wall Gate TK engineering, Shenzhen 12 or 13 hours ahead 4:10 am, office closed8:30 am, TK picks it up CAD, print, resin Your package DFM report + quote Review callwith Brandon 1 You send 2 Brandon checks 3 TK DFM and Moldflow 4 Report and quote 5 Review call

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Figure 1. The path of an RFQ from your team to TK and back. Times shown are an example on Eastern Daylight Time, when Shenzhen is 12 hours ahead.

  1. You send the package3D CAD, 2D print, resin, volume and your press and plant standards, through the form, email or WhatsApp.
  2. Brandon checks itHe confirms he has your files, makes sure an NDA is in place and asks for anything missing before it goes to TK.
  3. TK DFM and MoldflowTK’s engineers review draft, walls, gating, parting line and cooling, and run a Moldflow fill study.
  4. DFM report and quoteThe quote states the mold build, cavitation, runner, steel and standards it is based on, so you can compare it line by line.
  5. Review callBrandon goes through the DFM findings and quote with your team by phone or screen share and settles the open points with TK.
For a Fast, Accurate Quote

What to Include With Your RFQ

A quote is only as good as the information behind it. Without press data and volumes, a quote often has to be revised once they arrive. Send what you have; Brandon will ask for the rest.

01Part data

  • 3D CAD in STEP, IGES, Parasolid or native
  • 2D print with critical dimensions and tolerances
  • Cosmetic surfaces, texture and gate vestige limits

02Material and volume

  • Resin grade, colorant and any fillers
  • Annual volume and program life
  • Target cavitation and cycle time, if you have them

03Your press

  • Make, tonnage and shot size
  • Tie bar spacing, platen size and bolt hole pattern
  • Locating ring, nozzle radius and ejector pattern

04Plant standards

  • Mold standard or steel requirement, if any
  • Hot runner brand and controller connectors
  • Water fittings, components and spare parts needs

05Delivery

  • Delivery address and Incoterms
  • Required ship date and trial sample needs
  • Who attends the trial: in person or online

Want a full list you can fill in? Use the RFQ Checklist and sheet builder.

Common Questions

Frequently Asked Questions About Requesting a Quote

Who will I be talking to?
Brandon Henderson, TK’s Technical Sales Support Manager for the Americas. He is a Journeyman Tool and Die Maker with CPSP certification and more than 15 years in custom injection molding, based in the U.S. He works directly with TK’s account managers, project managers and engineers, and TK designs and builds the mold in its own tool shops.
Do you sign our NDA before we send files?
Yes. Send your company’s mutual NDA to brandon@tkmold.com, or ask for TK’s, and put it in place before you share CAD data. Files and project details are kept confidential under the NDA.
What file formats can I send?
STEP, IGES, Parasolid or native CAD for the 3D model, plus a 2D PDF print with your critical dimensions and tolerances. TK designs molds in UG NX. In the form, paste a link to the files, or email them straight to Brandon.
What does the DFM review cover?
TK’s engineers check the part for moldability before the quote: draft, wall thickness, ribs and bosses, gate location, parting line, undercuts and cooling. A Moldflow study shows how the part fills and where weld lines, air traps and sink can occur. Brandon goes through the findings with you and the changes they suggest.
How does the 12 hour time difference affect my quote?
It works in your favor. Shenzhen is 12 hours ahead of U.S. Eastern Time in summer and 13 in winter, so a package Brandon hands over at the end of your day is picked up at the start of TK’s day, and answers are often waiting the next morning. For live calls with TK’s engineers, early morning or evening Eastern Time overlaps their working day.
Can I contact you about a TK mold already running in my plant?
Yes. Call Brandon first for repairs, changes or spare parts. TK export molds ship with 2D and 3D drawings and a recommended spare parts list, and TK offers tool repair and spare parts service through its after sales support.
Can we visit TK or watch the mold trials?
Yes. You are welcome to visit TK and attend trials in person, and TK also runs online mold trials and uses RealWear AR headsets for remote support. Brandon joins the trials with your team and goes through the results afterward.

Prefer to Talk It Through First?

Call or message Brandon during U.S. business hours. He can tell you what TK needs to quote your part, whether the program fits TK, and what to expect on timing before you send a single file.

Call (336) 953-9664 Go to the RFQ Form How U.S. Support Works