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Injection Mold Tooling

From rapid prototype molds to high-performance production tooling, we deliver precision-crafted injection molds tailored for speed, durability, and cost-efficiency.
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Topmetry Injection Mold Tooling Services

Rapid Tooling

Accelerate your product development with our expertly crafted aluminum prototype molds. Ideal for small batches and functional testing, our rapid tooling solutions enable you to validate designs, reduce risks, and bring products to market faster. We combine speed with accuracy—delivering molds in days, not weeks.

Production Tooling

For high-volume manufacturing, we engineer robust production molds using premium tool steels. Built to withstand hundreds of thousands of cycles, our tooling ensures consistent part quality, tighter tolerances, and long mold life. Each mold is customized to your specifications—balancing cost, performance, and production goals.

Materials for Plastic Injection Mold

Material Options Engineered for Precision and Longevity
Tool Steel
Tool Steel
Tool steels are the industry standard for durable, high-performance injection molds. These alloys offer excellent hardness, wear resistance, and dimensional stability—ideal for medium to high-volume production.

Common Grades: P20, H13, S7, NAK80, S136, 718, 738
Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Stainless steels are corrosion-resistant and suitable for molding corrosive resins or when high cosmetic finishes are required. Best for long-life molds and demanding production environments.

Common Grades: 420, S136, 316L, 304, 303
Aluminum Alloy
Aluminum Alloy
Aluminum molds are lightweight, fast to machine, and perfect for prototyping or low-volume production. They enable quicker turnaround and cost savings while maintaining decent durability and finish quality.

Common Grades: 6061, 5052, 7075

Topmetry Plastic Injection Mold Tooling Capabilities

We provide a full spectrum of mold tooling classes tailored to your production needs—from prototype validation to full-scale manufacturing. Our tooling combines high-grade materials, tight tolerances, and fast turnaround times to ensure you get production-ready results with minimal delays.
Tooling Class Application Shot Life Tolerance Relative Cost Typical Lead Time
Class 105
 Design & Fit Prototypes < 500 cycles ± 0.02 mm $ 5–7 days
Class 104
 Small Batch Production < 100,000 cycles ± 0.02 mm $$$ 7–10 days
Class 103
 Low to Medium Production < 500,000 cycles ± 0.02 mm $$$$ 10–14 days
Class 102
 Medium to High Production < 1,000,000 cycles ± 0.02 mm $$$$$ 10–15 days
Class 101
 High-Volume Production > 1,000,000 cycles ± 0.02 mm $$$$$$ 12–18 days

Plastic Injection Mold Finishes

Achieve the Perfect Texture with SPI-Certified Mold Finishes

We offer SPI (Society of the Plastics Industry) standard mold surface finishes to meet a wide range of aesthetic and functional needs. Whether you need a high-gloss consumer-ready part or a textured industrial component, our finishing capabilities ensure consistent surface quality and mold release performance.

SPI A – Mirror polish finish (diamond buffed), ideal for optical clarity or high-gloss consumer products.

SPI B – Semi-gloss finish (grit sanded), suitable for parts requiring a fine finish without full gloss.

SPI C – Matte finish (stone polished), great for hiding flow lines or minor surface imperfections.

SPI D – Textured finish (dry blast), used for grip, visual texture, or mechanical applications.

Every mold is treated with precision finishing techniques to ensure the final part meets your exact expectations in both appearance and functionality.

FAQs

FAQs About Plastic Injection Mold Tooling

What’s the difference between rapid tooling and production tooling?
Rapid tooling is for short runs and prototypes, using lower-cost materials for quick turnaround. Production tooling uses durable tool steel for long-term, high-volume manufacturing.
Absolutely. We follow international mold-making standards and can ship molds globally, with detailed documentation for setup and maintenance.
Depending on the steel grade, a production mold can last from hundreds of thousands to over a million shots with proper care.
Yes — we can adjust existing molds, add new features, or perform maintenance to extend their lifespan.
Yes — we offer customer-owned tooling options and can store your molds securely for repeat orders.

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