Early Cost Estimation for Injection Molded ComponentsEARLY COST ESTIMATION FOR INJECTION MOLDED COMPONENTSAdekunle A. Fagade and David O. Kazmer Mechanical and Industrial Engineering Department University of Massachusetts Amherst Engineering Laboratory Building Amherst, MA 01003Abstract ..................................................................................................................................... 1 Introduction............................................................................................................................... 2 Research Objectives.................................................................................................................. 3 Part Cost Estimation ................................................................................................................. 4 Mold Cost ……