A strong RFQ helps injection molding suppliers quote accurately and respond with useful engineering feedback. A weak RFQ often leads to missing assumptions, low-quality comparisons and surprise costs later.
Use this template when contacting Chinese injection molding suppliers or a manufacturing partner such as REELI Industries.
RFQ Email Template
Subject: RFQ for custom plastic injection molded part
Hello,
We are looking for a supplier to manufacture a custom plastic injection molded part. Please review the project details below and provide tooling cost, part price, lead time and any DFM feedback.
1. Product Overview
- Product name:
- Product use:
- Industry:
- Current stage: concept / prototype / ready for tooling / existing production
- Target market:
2. Files Attached
- 3D CAD file: STEP / IGS / SLDPRT / other
- 2D drawing with tolerances:
- Product photos or sample photos:
- Assembly drawing:
- Packaging drawing:
3. Material Requirements
- Preferred resin:
- Acceptable alternatives:
- Color:
- Surface finish:
- Texture requirement:
- UV, flame retardant, food contact or other special requirements:
- New material only or recycled material allowed:
4. Tooling Requirements
- Prototype tooling or production tooling:
- Expected annual volume:
- First order quantity:
- Expected mold life:
- Preferred cavity count, if known:
- Ownership requirement:
5. Quality Requirements
- Critical dimensions:
- Cosmetic surfaces:
- Functional test:
- Certificates or reports required:
- Acceptable quality limit or inspection standard:
- Sample approval process:
6. Production and Packaging
- Target unit price, if available:
- Target production lead time:
- Packaging requirement:
- Labeling requirement:
- Shipping destination:
- Incoterms preference:
7. Questions for Supplier
Please include:
- Tooling cost and mold specification
- Part price by quantity breaks
- Sample lead time
- Production lead time
- DFM comments
- Material recommendation
- Main cost drivers
- Payment terms
- Export packing details
Why This RFQ Works
This structure gives suppliers enough context to quote the project responsibly. It also makes comparison easier because each supplier is responding to the same assumptions.
When you receive quotes, do not compare only the final number. Compare mold steel, cavity count, resin grade, lead time, sample terms, packaging and inspection scope.
Need Help Reviewing Quotes?
If you already have quotes from multiple suppliers, REELI can help review the assumptions and identify risks around tooling, material, quality and production management.