Rapid Tooling and Small Batch Production: Accelerating the Product Launch Process
When your product has been validated and you need to produce dozens to hundreds of units for trial sales, exhibitions, or assembly testing, but the cost and lead time for a formal injection mold are high - Rapid Tooling is the best solution. Dongguan Yiruida Technology Co., Ltd. provides small batch production services based on silicone molds and simple steel molds, helping you overcome the last hurdle before mass production at the lowest cost.
The Two Main Forms of Rapid Tooling
1. Vacuum Silicone Molding (Applicable Quantity: 10-100 Pieces)
- Master Mold: SLA 3D Printing or CNC
- Mold: Room Temperature Vulcanization Silicone (RTV)
- Material: PU Resin (can simulate ABS, PC, PP, soft rubber, etc.)
- Single Mold Life: 15-25 Pieces
- Lead Time: 5-7 Days
2. Simple Injection Mold (Applicable Quantity: 100-1000 Pieces)
- Mold Material: Aluminum Mold or Pre-hardened Steel (P20)
- Injection Material: Engineering Plastics such as ABS, PC, POM, PA
- Mold Life: 500-5000 Cycles
- Lead Time: 15-20 Days
- Cost: Only 1/5 to 1/3 of the formal hard mold
Why Choose Small Batch Production Instead of Direct Mold Making?
| Quantity | Recommended Solution | Cost | Lead Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-10 Pieces | 3D Printing/CNC | High (per piece) | 1-3 Days |
| 10-100 Pieces | Vacuum Molding | Low | 5-7 Days |
| 100-1000 Pieces | Simple Mold | Moderate | 15-20 Days |
| >1000 Pieces | Formal Mold | Mold Cost Needs to be Shared | 30-60 Days |
Our Service Process
- Evaluate Drawings and Recommend the Optimal Process (Molding or Simple Mold)
- Produce Master Mold or Design Mold Directly
- Produce Small Batch Samples
- Assemble, Surface Treatment, and Shipment
Typical Clients
- Smart Hardware Startup Companies: 20 Sets of Casings for Crowdfunding Display
- Medical Device Companies: 50 Sets of Functional Test Pieces
- Automotive Modification Shops: 100 Sets of Small Batch Brackets
Send us your drawings to get a small batch production quote