Rapid tooling in 14 days.
Production molds that run 1 million cycles.
50+ thermoplastics. 12 presses from 50 to 650 tons at our dedicated Dongguan molding facility. Overmolding, insert molding, two-shot. DFM review included with every quote.
Pick the right mold for your volume.
The fastest way to waste $15,000 is building a production tool for a product that hasn't been validated. The second-fastest is building a rapid tool for a product that's shipping 500K units. Here's how to decide.
Rapid Tooling
Use for 500–10,000 parts. Ideal for pilot runs, market testing, crowdfunding fulfillment, pre-production validation. Same production materials and process as steel tools.
Production Steel Mold
Best for 10K–500K parts. Hot runner, texture, polish, multi-cavity available. Standard for consumer products, EV components, medical housings.
Hardened Steel Mold
For glass-filled, abrasive materials, or million-unit programs. Mirror polish (SPI-A1) achievable. Standard for optical, medical, and high-volume consumer electronics.
The break-even math.
Injection molding wins at volume. Here's where it crosses over.
| Volume | Best Process | Setup / Tool | Per-part range | Lead time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1–20 | MJF / SLS 3D print | $0 | $15–80 | 3–5 days |
| 20–50 | Vacuum casting | $600–1,500 | $30–120 | 7–10 days |
| 50–500 | CNC machined plastic | $200–800 setup | $8–60 | 5–10 days |
| 500–10K | Rapid Al tooling + IM | $1,500–6,000 | $0.80–8 | 14–21 days |
| 10K–500K | Production P20 steel | $4,000–25,000 | $0.20–3 | 4–6 wks tool |
| 500K+ | Hardened H13, multi-cav | $15,000–80,000 | $0.05–1.50 | 6–8 wks tool |
Indicative ranges. Actual prices depend on part size, complexity, material and surface finish. Get a firm quote in 24 hours.
Beyond the basic single-shot.
Modern products rarely consist of one material. Our Dongguan facility offers the advanced molding techniques that let you combine rigidity and soft-touch, plastic and metal, in a single integrated part.
Overmolding
Bonding soft TPE/TPU onto rigid ABS or PC substrates. Common for grips, handles, seals, soft-touch housings. Requires two molds or a rotary/shuttle tool.
Insert Molding
Plastic molded around pre-placed metal inserts: threaded brass inserts, electrical contacts, magnets, fabric layers. Eliminates secondary operations.
Two-Shot (2K) Molding
Two plastics in one molding cycle using a rotary platen tool. Both plastics bond chemically or mechanically. Common for toothbrushes, hard/soft enclosures, consumer electronics.
Gas-Assisted Molding
Injected gas creates hollow cores in thick sections. Reduces material use, cycle time, and warp. Common for handles, automotive interior trim.
Living Hinges
Thin integrated hinges in PP or PE that flex indefinitely without fatigue. Enables complex one-piece enclosures and closures.
Cosmetic Finishing
SPI-A1 mirror polish, VDI textures, custom graining (wood, leather), soft-touch coatings, in-mold labeling (IML), pad printing, silk screen, laser engraving.