Custom Injection Mold Tooling & Design Services

Custom injection mold tooling for prototype, low-volume, and production plastic parts — including DFM review, mold design, mold manufacturing, and T1 sampling support.

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Production-Oriented Tooling Engineering

Our injection mold tooling solutions are engineered for stable molding performance, efficient cycle times, and long-term manufacturing consistency. From mold structure optimization to cooling and gating design, we focus on building tooling that supports reliable production and repeatable part quality.

DFM & Mold Engineering Support

Before mold manufacturing begins, our engineering team reviews the part design to identify potential molding risks, improve manufacturability, and reduce unnecessary tooling modifications after T1 sampling.

Injection Mold Tooling Capabilities

We provide custom injection mold tooling for different production volumes, mold structures, and manufacturing requirements — from prototype tooling to long-term production molds.

Prototype & Low-Volume Tooling

Cost-effective tooling solutions for pilot runs, bridge production, and low-volume manufacturing(100 – 10,000 parts). Typically built with aluminum or pre-hardened steel to shorten lead times and reduce tooling investment.

  • Fast lead times
  • Lower tooling cost
  • Suitable for pilot production
  • Ideal for low-volume projects

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Production Steel Tooling

Production Steel Tooling

Production-ready molds engineered with durable tool steels such as P20, H13, and S136 for stable medium-to-high volume manufacturing(100,000+ cycles) and longer mold life.

  • Long mold lifespan
  • Stable production quality
  • Better wear resistance
  • Suitable for mass production

Common Injection Mold Tooling Types

Tooling Type Application
Single-Cavity Mold Larger parts or lower production volumes
Multi-Cavity Mold Higher output and lower per-part cost
Family Mold Multiple related components in one mold
Insert Molding Plastic parts with metal inserts
Overmolding Multi-material or soft-touch parts
Hot Runner Mold Reduced material waste and faster cycles
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Multi-Cavity Mold Configuration

Mold Material Options for Different Production Requirements

Different mold materials are selected based on production volume, resin type, surface finish requirements, and expected mold lifespan. Choosing the right tooling material helps balance manufacturing cost, machining efficiency, durability, and long-term production stability.

Mold Material Typical Use Production Volume Key Advantages
Aluminum 7075 Prototype tooling, low-volume runs 100–10,000 shots Fast machining, lower upfront cost, and good heat dissipation
P20 / Pre-hardened Steel Low-to-medium volume production 10,000–100,000 shots Balanced cost, durability, machinability, and dimensional stability
H13 / Hardened Steel High-volume or abrasive resin applications 100,000–500,000+ shots High hardness, strong wear resistance, and longer mold life
S136 / Stainless Steel Clear parts, medical parts, or corrosive materials 100,000–1,000,000+ shots Excellent polishability, corrosion resistance, and stable surface quality
NAK80 High surface finish plastic parts 50,000–300,000+ shots Good polishability, dimensional stability, and fine surface detail

Mold Quality, Tolerance & Surface Finish Control

Tooling quality directly affects molded part accuracy, appearance, and production stability. We control key mold details through precision machining, mold fitting, cavity inspection, surface finishing, and T1 sample review before production approval.

Mold Maintenance & Tooling Support

Proper mold maintenance directly affects tooling lifespan, molding consistency, and long-term production stability. During repeated production runs, routine inspection, cleaning, fitting checks, and tooling maintenance help reduce unexpected downtime and maintain stable molding performance.

Inside Our Tooling & Injection Molding Facility

Advanced equipment, skilled technicians, and strict quality control ensure high-precision tooling and consistent molded parts.

CNC Machining

CNC Machining

EDM Machining

EDM Machining

Mold Assembly

Mold Assembly

Mold Trial

Mold Trial

Quality Inspection

Quality Inspection

CNC Machining

T1 Sampling

Injection Mold Tooling FAQ

Simple aluminum tooling for low-volume production may take around 1–2 weeks. More complex steel molds with sliders, lifters, hot runner systems, tight tolerances, or multi-cavity structures usually take around 4–6 weeks or longer depending on part complexity, mold size, and sampling requirements.

Injection mold tooling cost is mainly affected by part size, mold size, number of cavities, mold steel selection, surface finish requirements, tolerance requirements, sliders and lifters, undercut structures, hot runner systems, expected mold life, and T1 sampling or modification requirements.

We usually need the 3D CAD file (STEP, STP, IGS, or X_T format), plastic material, expected production quantity, surface finish requirements, tolerance requirements, and any assembly, insert, thread, or cosmetic requirements related to the part.

Aluminum tooling is usually suitable for prototypes and low-volume production where faster lead times and lower tooling investment are important. P20 steel tooling is commonly used for low-to-medium volume production and repeated manufacturing. Hardened steel tooling such as H13 or S136 is more suitable for high-volume production, abrasive materials, tighter dimensional stability, and longer mold life requirements.

Yes. Mold modification after T1 sampling is a normal part of the tooling development process. Adjustments may include dimension correction, gate optimization, ejector modification, flash reduction, fitting improvements, texture changes, or appearance-related adjustments before production approval.

Yes. Holly Plastic Parts can support both injection mold tooling and plastic injection molding production in-house, helping reduce communication issues between separate mold makers and molding suppliers while improving production consistency and project management.

Yes. Before mold manufacturing, we can review wall thickness, draft angles, undercuts, gate location, parting line, ejector layout, shrinkage risk, and surface finish feasibility. This helps reduce tooling risks, avoid unnecessary mold modifications, and improve production stability before steel cutting begins.

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