Is it really possible to make big money using silicone molds?
A. Absolutely, some years ago, a major manufacturer accepted a proposal for a part from me, and issued a Purchase Order for one thousand parts. At the time, I hadn t the money to make an expensive injection mold to produce the part, so I began making the part using eight silicone molds. In order to obtain the necessary physical properties needed for this part, it had to be cured in an oven for an hour before demolding. This limited me to only 32 parts per day. However, since I was charging the manufacturer $33.00 per part, my positive cash flow per day was $650.00. I have since made an injection mold for this part, and am still selling it today after 19 years of production. Whether you make money, or not, depends on your idea and perserverance.
