Even experienced designers like to run tricky tooling details by moldmakers long before the project will be quoted. Mold-makers don’t really have a lot of time to study an entire design,

but they can usually comment on specific details quickly.

A design consultant should make sure its reviews are very concise and succinct. They usually expect the moldmaker to provide a professional opinion about very specific details. Ask design consultants to submit their questions in a concise way that can be reviewed easily, leaving no question to interpretation. The goal is to build a working relationship before the design is sent for quote. Then you will be familiar with the design and perhaps know where to save time and costs.