What Is NMR (No Molds Required) Technology?

Revolutionizing Custom Plastic Enclosure Fabrication — Without the Need for Molds

Since 2000, Envision Plastics and Design has specialized in fabricating high-precision plastic parts using our proprietary No Molds Required (NMR) Technology—a unique method that eliminates the need for traditional injection molds. This approach dramatically reduces lead time and tooling costs for low- to mid-volume production.

What Makes NMR Technology Unique?

Our NMR fabrication method integrates techniques from woodworking (e.g., tongue-and-groove construction), sheet metal forming, and traditional plastic fabrication, combined with proprietary processes developed in-house. This hybrid technique enables us to produce custom plastic enclosures, panels, housings, trays, and more with unmatched precision and design flexibility.

Key Advantages:

• No expensive tooling or molds required
• Ideal for prototypes and low- to mid-volume production
• Supports a wide range of plastics (ABS, polycarbonate, HIPS, etc.)
• Fast iteration and low design revision costs
• Tight tolerances and consistent quality

How Your Project Moves Through The NMR Process

From concept to completion, our NMR workflow supports efficient, collaborative design:

1. Design Submission We accept sketches, 3D CAD models, or technical PDFs. For quoting, dimensioned PDFs are ideal. Submit Your Design Now

2. Engineering & Layout Approval Our engineers create renderings, which are sent to you for approval before any material is cut.

3. Precision Manufacturing Begins Upon approval, CNC programming is finalized, and your plastic enclosure moves into production.

NMR Manufacturing Process

We combine advanced fabrication methods to deliver high-quality plastic parts with functional and aesthetic precision:

• CNC Milling: 6 CNC routers handle parts of various sizes and complexity
• Line Bending: Multiple stations allow sharp angles and complex contours in flat sheet materials
• Solvent Welding: Precision needle-tip applicators ensure clean, strong bonds
• Digital Printing: Full-color branding and functional labeling via dual Mimaki printers

Common Applications of NMR Fabrication

We’ve built thousands of components for clients needing fast, tool-less production. Common part types include:

• Custom Plastic Enclosures
• Machine Guards & Equipment Shrouds
• Protective Shields & Safety Barriers
• Industrial Brackets & Mounts
• Point-of-Purchase Displays & Retail Fixtures

Why Choose Envision Plastics & Design?

Whether you're designing your first prototype or scaling up to production runs, our NMR process offers a smart, agile alternative to injection molding. You get precision parts without the delays and costs of tooling.

"My experiences working with Envision have been great... I had been working on a new product design with an exceptionally short deadline. We laid out the case design and sent it to Envision. When they had the parts ready for bonding for the first prototypes, I stopped by with the mating hardware and we did a dry fit. Everything lined up! I drove back with the first two cases that day. I can’t say enough about the service Envision provided for us. They were easy to work with, met the tight time line we needed, and provided us with a quality product."

Ed V.P. Operations Industrial Diagnostic Company