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Frequently Asked Questions

Program	Ship Time	Minimums
Stock Products	Within 3 business days	$150 order or $25 processing charge
Express Service	Within 24 business hours	Single Unit - blow molded products Full case quantity - injection molded products
Blue Diamond Program	Up to 4 weeks	Case quantity
Special Order / Non-Stock	Up to 6 weeks	Call
Custom	Call	Call

What are your order minimums, lead-times and fulfillment times?
Standard lead-times are based on order acceptance/confirmation and customer approval of any applicable artwork and/or the part type and/or classification.

What size area and location on your boxes can be used for printing?
Each area is slightly different based on the product you have selected. Please contact one of our Customer Service associates for details.

What file formats do you accept for artwork for hot stamps, in-mold decorating or printing?
� Programs: Freehand, Illustrator, Photoshop
� File Formats: TIFF, EPS or JPEG
� Quality: 300 dpi at 100% size

Can you hot stamp a blow molded case?
No, you can only hot stamp an injection molded box. There are three (3) choices for customizing a blow molded case. Engraving a plate, in-mold decorating (labeling) or standard adhesive labels are the best choices for decorating. These choices typically require a minimum order of 1000 pieces and have additional charges associated with set up and/or tooling. Please contact a Customer Service associate for more details and a quote specific to your project.

How do I know whether to use a blow molded or injection molded product?
If a custom interior for presentation and protection is most important, then a blow molded, double-wall case such as the Infinity� would be the best choice. If compartmentalization and visualization for Point of Purchase is required, one of our injection molded cases or boxes would be a good choice.

What modifications can I make to a stock case?
Modifications include interior custom cores, handles, latches, case color and even material. A detailed request for quote (RFQ) should be filled out by our sales staff. Flambeau associates are trained to help you make economical and functional decisions about the right case for your application and product.

How do I decide what type of custom interior to use?
We offer either custom molded interiors or custom foam interiors. Although size, weight, application and type of part are considerations, we typically will recommend you consider custom foam for annual volumes of 750 units or less. Our Flambeau Technology Center� can fabricate a tool for custom molded interiors and our staff of engineers would be happy to assist you in the design.

What material should I use for my compartmented box application?
If clarity is most important, styrene is an excellent choice. If durability is most important, polypropylene is the best choice. If clarity and durability are important, Styrene-Butadiene Copolymer is the best choice.

How many times can you open and close the integral hinge before it cracks or breaks?
Our integral hinge boxes are manufactured to withstand thousands of openings and, therefore, it is reasonable to expect that under normal use, the hinge will last for the life of the product.