Calculating Injection Molding Cost: Tips And Facts You Need To Know
Injection molding is a popular manufacturing process for creating plastic objects, commonly used in industries like automotive, consumer electronics, agricultural
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Zhongde Custom Mold and Tooling Design Capacity
Zhongde offers custom injection mold design and tooling production services for your project requirements. Our skilled team collaborates with customers and develops precise plastic injection mold designs. We have the ability to provide various mold types and deliver top-notch rapid tooling services to address the customer's diverse needs.
Below are the various mold types for different projects.
Custom Injection Molds' Cavities Numbers
Single Cavity Mold
Mold that produces one part per molding cycle. It is often used for low-volume production or when each part requires individual attention.
Multi-Cavities Mold
Mold that contains multiple identical cavities, allowing for the production of multiple parts simultaneously in each molding cycle. It is commonly used for medium to high-volume production.
Family-Cavities Mold
Mold that produces multiple different parts in a single molding cycle. It is designed with multiple cavities, each producing a different part. Family molds are efficient for manufacturing parts with similar design characteristics.
Custom Injection Molds for Difference Processes
Custom Injection Mold
Mold that used in the injection molding process to create plastic parts by injecting molten material into a mold cavity.
Custom Compression Mold
Mold that is utilized in compression molding to shape materials by applying heat and pressure to the mold.
Custom Insert Mold
Mold that contains inserts, which are placed into the mold cavity before the molding process. They are commonly used in overmolding or insert molding.
Custom Injection Mold & Tooling Production
Zhongde specializes in custom injection molds making based on your specific requirements. Using advanced modeling software, we conduct thorough mold flow analysis to ensure precise and efficient injection mold designs and mold tooling production. Here is our mold and tooling production service process.
Design and Engineering
The mold manufacturing process begins with the design and engineering of the mold.
Machining Process
The custom mold making by CNC machining guide by CAM program.
Mold Texture
Different mold surface finishing treatments to meet custom parts surface characteristics.
Mold Assembly
The mold components are meticulously assembled.
Testing and Adjustment
Test and asjust the complete mold to ensure its proper fit, functionality and dimensional accuracy.
Sample Production
Produce sample parts to verify the mold's performance, part quality, cycle time, and production feasibility.
Custom Mold Tooling Materials
The injection mold's material selection is important to mold quality and lifespan. Suitable mold will also lower custom parts costs. What material should be used for your mold? Zhongde has a wide range of custom mold materials choices, and our experienced team will offer professional advice based on your projects and product development stages.
Here is a comparison between the materials from cost, lead time, and production volume.
| Mold Material | Description | Cost | Production Colume | Lead Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steel | The most popular material for mold making. It is include tool steel (such as P20, H13) and stainless steel (such as 420 and 316). | High | High | Moderate |
| Aluminum | Less expensive and have a shorter mold lifespan. Aluminum molds are suitable for rapid protyping and low-volume production. | Moderate | Moderate | Short |
| Coper Alloy | Cooper alloys mold are offen used for that require high heat transfer. | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate |
| Silicone | Silicone molds are commonly used for casting flexible or intricate parts. The silicone molds are easy part release. | Low | Low | Short |
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Cost Effective
Our injection molding tooling start at $500, easy for you to step into a new injection molding project. We always finding better solutions to lower overall custom molding costs, and let our customers have a more competitive advantage in the market
Consistency and High Quality
We take care of mold making and injection molding. That means we take full control from material to production. The experienced experts combined with scientific molding technology, ensure the custom products' quality and consistency.
Proven Success
Zhongde has accumulated thousands of happy clients all over the world. Over the 40 years since established, we’ve helped our customers develop and shipped out millions of custom molding parts.
Complete Range of Service
More than tool making and molding service, Zhongde complete production line include every manufacturing process you need for a new project development solution, such as secondary finishing, custom package, finish product assembly, etc.
FAQs of Custom Molding Tooling Production
How long does it take to make a mold?
Generally, mold production can range from a few weeks to a few months. That is depending on the complexity and size of the mold, and the specific requirements of the project.
Can existing molds be modified or repaired?
Yes, existing molds can be modified or repaired. But the feasibility and details of modifications or repairs would be assessed on a case-by-case basis.
How many parts can be produced from a single mold?
The number of parts that can be produced from a single mold depends on the mold material, the part design, and the maintenance and care of the mold. With proper maintenance and care, molds can typically produce thousands to hundreds of thousands of parts.
Can you provide samples or prototypes to evaluate the mold design and functionality?
Yes, as an on-demand manufacturer, we can provide samples or prototypes to evaluate the mold design and functionality. And you make any necessary adjustments before mass production.
What is the total cost of mold production, including design, manufacturing, etc?
The total cost of mold production can vary depending on factors such as mold design, size, material, and any additional services or features required. To provide an accurate cost estimate, we would need specific details about the project requirements and design specifications.
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