Rapid Tooling — Aluminum Molds in 10–15 Days
Rapid tooling uses CNC-machined aluminum (7075) or soft-steel inserts to produce real injection-molded parts in production resin — fast and at a fraction of the cost of production tooling. It is the standard choice for design validation, market testing and first production runs.
Specifications
| Item | Specification |
|---|---|
| Mold material | Aluminum 7075 / Alumec 89 (steel inserts for wear areas) |
| Tool life | 100 – 5,000 shots |
| Lead time to T1 samples | 10–15 working days |
| Typical tolerance | ±0.1 mm (±0.05 mm on critical features by agreement) |
| Cavities | 1–2 (shared mold base available) |
| Best for | Design validation, market testing, pilot runs, trade-show samples |
When to Choose Rapid Tooling
- Your design is still evolving — aluminum molds are fast and inexpensive to modify
- You need real molded parts for functional testing, certification or customer trials
- Your first-year volume is under 5,000 pieces
- You want to confirm demand before committing to a steel production mold
What You Get
- Free DFM review within 24 hours — wall thickness, draft, gate location, sink and warp risks
- Mold-flow analysis on request
- T1 samples with a full dimensional report
- Free mold modifications for design iterations during the validation phase
- A clear upgrade path: when volumes grow, we move your program to bridge or production tooling
Ready to start your tooling program?
Send us your CAD files and annual volume estimate. You will receive a free DFM review and a detailed quotation within 24 hours.