Re: Input on two bench top injection machine options.
I don't have any experience with either of those machines, but I did do a bit of molding in the past. I would say go with the American made machine over the one from China. They might be equal quality, I can't say for sure, but I can almost guarantee the support for the US machine will be 100x better.
But I agree with general: it is not that expensive to have your molds shot at a custom shop. You just need to find one that does small parts (they'll have a lot of Boy or Arburg machines, usually. Or whatever it is the cool kids shoot plastic in these days.). The quality of the molds is going to make the biggest difference, so I would spend your time/money there before trying to also become an injection molder.
That's just my opinion. That and 2 bucks will get you a coffee these days!
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