How To Start Acrylic Button Making Manufacturing Business

Button manufacturing is an all-weather enterprise that can start with very low costs for starting. The readymade garment industry is the main purchaser of buttons made of acrylic. Therefore, the need for buttons are there throughout the year. This business does not require much space and can also be done at home. If you're a female living in a small town and want to begin a small-scale manufacturing business then the button maker business could be an alternative. The steps to follow to start an Acrylic Button Manufacturing Business

Acrylic Button Making Manufacturing Process

The process of manufacturing buttons is simple.

The basic processes are as follows:

Polyester Mixing

It is first necessary to purchase polyester on the local market. Polyester is available in liquid form. Put the liquid in a container. Add catalyst and wax to it. If you would like to develop colored buttons add dye of that color.

Mixture

The mix is then poured in an encircling stainless steel cylinder. It is necessary to determine the amount of polyester that needs to be poured according to the thickness of the buttons that are to be made.

The Polyester should be dried.

After about half an hour the polyester solution begins to thicken into a solid shape inside the drum of the rotating cylinder. The cured solution settles into the middle of the drum, while the wax remains on the bottom and top of the cylinder.

Remove the sheet

When the sheet reaches desirable level of hardness, remove it of the cylinder and put it on a table made of wood.

Make the Blanks

Cut the blanks to sizes and diameters as ordered by your customer.

Cool the Blanks

The blanks have become too hot to handle and it is necessary to let them cool down. Saltwater can be a excellent coolant. The blanks must be chilled by using saltwater for about a half hour prior to being moved into the tank with cold water. After it gets fully cool, you need to dry the blanks. A centrifugal drying device is a good option to dry the blanks.

Designing and finishing the Blanks

In accordance with the specifications of the client, design the blanks in accordance with the requirements of the client. To make it perfect you can finish by wiping away the rough edges.

Button Making Machine Price

A manually driven machine is a good option if you're just starting out and are testing water for the first time. It is a very reasonable machine, starting at Rs. It is about 2500 dollars in India. Amazon is able to provide an estimate of the cost.

If, however, you are interested in starting a full-fledged button manufacturing plant on a small scale prices for machinery will start from 5 Lacs in Indian Rupees. The basic pieces of machinery you will require include Acrylic Sheet Cutting Machine, Drilling Machine, buttonhole maker, Button's Edge Grinding Machine together with manual tools.

Create a business plan

Before you can actually begin the business, it's essential to have a business plan to be successful. A business plan must contain a detailed financial plan and marketing strategy. Incorporate your company with the appropriate licenses required to begin your business. Make sure that only a registered business can participate in trade fairs, tenders, and availing Govt. subsidies.

There is no doubt that the industry of manufacturing buttons in India is on the verge of an explosive growth. This is due to the fact that demand for designer buttons is bound to increase as people choose to buy readymade garments and clothing.