507-356-8345
507-356-8345
Progressive Tool & Manufacturing
Custom Injection Molding in Minnesota
Injection Molding
From prototype to full production, PTM delivers precision injection molding with in-house tooling, insert molding, and overmolding capabilities. Family-owned since 1970, serving manufacturers across the Midwest.
Do you need high or low volume production for your Injection Molding project? PTM is ready to assist with you with producing a quality product. Our experienced team specializes in assisting our customer in every aspect of custom part production. We can help you refine your product design and use our 3D printer to create a part for you to see and touch. PTM has found this is a “value add” service that has helped several of our customers create a superior product.
Whether you need high- or low-volume production, PTM is ready to help produce a high-quality molded part. We support design refinement, prototype validation, and production in a climate-controlled environment.
Design Support
SolidWorks + prototypes
Design refinement and engineering support, plus on-site 3D printing for early validation.
Quality
Inspection support
Inspection by PTM’s quality department to customer requirements.
Molding
High & low volume
Production support across program sizes, with process control geared toward repeatability.
Specialty
Insert & overmolding
Low to medium volume insert molding and overmolding for multi-material designs.
PTM can assist with every aspect of custom part production—connecting design, tooling, molding, secondary ops, inspection, and shipping.
Engineering & launch support
- Design refinement and engineering support using SolidWorks
- On-site 3D printing to validate concepts before mold build
- Documentation and project management
- Mold build, repair, and revision done by experienced in-house tool makers
- Prototype machining and molding
Production & fulfillment
- Secondary operations using CNC machining centers and assembly work stations
- Inspection by PTM’s quality department
- Packaging/shipping
- Optional cross-capability support: sheet metal fabrication
PTM has a Quality Management System (QMS) that is tailored to the diverse requirements of our customers.
Our number one goal is always a satisfied customer.
How do we achieve this?
- Work closely with our customer to determine requirements and expectations
- Communicate to PTM staff the customer requirements and expectations
- Meet or exceed these requirements and expectations
Quality Policy
At PTM, we strive for continuous improvement in serving our customers, employees, community, and the world. We are committed to offering products and services that meet or surpass customer expectations. Our dedication to fulfilling customer needs and achieving quality goals is reflected in the high standards of quality, capability, efficiency, delivery, and customer satisfaction that PTM consistently delivers.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Our injection molding presses range from 22 ton (1 oz shot size) to 550 ton (96 oz shot size), allowing us to produce parts from small precision components to large structural pieces. Our climate-controlled facility ensures consistent part quality across all production volumes.
2025 Lifetime Achievement Award
Progressive Tool & Manufacturing