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Rapid Tooling and Injection Molding

Rapid Tooling (RT) is a type of Injection Molding technology that can develop temporary molds for trial production or mass production in a short period of time at a low cost (simple molds can be aluminum molds or soft steel molds, while formal injection molds are steel molds). Because of its advantages of low development cost and short production time, it can extend the benefits of the R&D stage to the production stage. In addition, the mold modification cost is low and fast, which is particularly suitable for products that need to be mass-produced.

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Advantages of Rapid Tooling

High Precision

Capable of producing fine surface details, replicating the aesthetic quality of injection-molded parts.

Cost Efficiency

Minimizes traditional process costs and time, accelerating the product development cycle, making it an ideal choice for medium-batch production.

Rapid Tooling Product

Rapid Tooling Mold

	Soft Tooling (vacuum casting)	Reaction Injection Molding (Low pressure injection)	Rapid Tooling / Injection Molding (aluminum mold or soft steel mold + mass production injection)
Mold material	RTV Silicone (Soft Mold)	Silicone, FRP/GRP, Aluminum Powder Epoxy Resin	Aluminum alloy/mild steel P20, S50C, NAK80, etc.
Mold cost (relative)	$	$$	Aluminum Mould $$$ / Steel Mould $$$$$
Mold delivery time (general situation)	3 – 7 working days	5 – 15 working days	15 – 35 working days
Single mode life	15 – 25 pieces	50 (Silicone) – 3,000 pcs (Aluminum Powder Epoxy Resin)	Aluminum moulds 10,000 – 20,000 pieces Steel moulds 100,000 – 500,000 pieces
Cavity pressure/ Clamping force	Vacuum → 0.05 MPa / Almost no clamping	0.3 – 1 MPa / 5 – 30 ton	70 – 200 MPa / 75 – 800 tons
Common materials for finished products	* PU (ABS‑like, PC‑like, transparent PMMA‑like) * High heat resistant PU (120 °C) * Elastomer PU / Silicone (Shore A 30‑90) * Conductive, flame retardant, filling grade special resin	* Solid or micro-foamed PU / PUA * Glass fiber reinforced PU (RRIM / SRIM) * DCPD, Nylon-RIM (Caprolactam) * Reactive EP, Polyester	* ABS, PC, PC/ABS, PP, PE, POM, PBT * PA6 / PA66 (including GF, CF) * PMMA, ASA, TPU/TPE and other thermoplastics
Cycle time/piece	30 – 60 min	2 – 5 min	20 – 60 s
Recommended ordering batch	8 items↑	50 items↑	5,000 pieces↑ (MOQ 5,000 pcs)
Common size range	≤ 0.5 m	≤ 2 m Large enclosures possible	≤ 1 m; potentially limited by the clamping force of the injection molding machine
Possible wall thickness	1 – 6 mm; uniform thickness is the most stable	2 – 20 mm, thick and thin can be mixed	0.8 – 4 mm; thickness difference requires flow channel balance
Dimensional accuracy	±0.20 mm /100 mm	±0.15 mm /100 mm	±0.05 mm /100 mm
Surface quality	0.1 mm texture can be copied; spray painting is required	Available in Class-A paint or leather texture	The mold surface can directly achieve mass production texture or high gloss
Typical advantages	Low mold opening fee, fast delivery, high flexibility	Low mold cost, large size, mixed thickness, impact resistance	Lowest unit cost, best precision, most materials and colors
Common Applications	Appearance/functional prototypes, samples, small batch internal components	Automobile bumpers, medical/industrial large panels, structural foam parts	Mass production of consumer goods, precision gears, fasteners, and large-volume structural parts

Scope of Services

Mockup Sample Prototyping

We create realistic product models or prototypes based on customer-provided requirements and drawings. These models accurately replicate the intended design, allowing for detailed evaluation and testing before moving to mass production.

Mass Production

It can realize medium-to-high-scale batch production of the same parts, and the rapid mold life can produce about 10,000-20,000 pcs (MOQ 5,000 pcs), simple molds are 100,000-200,000 pcs, steel molds can produce up to 500,000 pcs.

On-demand Manufacturing

We provide just-in-time production based on customer needs, minimizing storage and inventory costs. This approach ensures efficient production while reducing overhead related to warehousing and excess stock.

Blog and Knowledge Base

Blog

The $2,000 Prototype vs. The $2 Part: A Deep Dive into the Economics of Creation and Replication

Blog

The Logic of the Line: A Manufacturer’s Guide to Why Injection Molding Has a Minimum Order Quantity (MOQ)

Knowledge Base

Our Knowledge Base

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Basic Processing Materials

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ABS

ABS is strong, durable, and offers good heat resistance and impact resistance, making it a preferred plastic for general parts and consumer products.

Common material choices:

ABS Plain Color/White/Black
ABS+PC Black
ABS+PC White

PC (Polycarbonate) is highly durable, offering excellent impact resistance and good transparency.

Common material choices:

PC Transparent/White/Black

PMMA (Acrylic)

PMMA (Acrylic) is renowned for its crystal-clear transparency and excellent weather resistance.

Common material choices:

PMMA Transparent/White/Black

POM

POM (Polyoxymethylene) is known for its high strength, low surface friction, and excellent dimensional stability, making it ideal for precision components in machinery.

Common material choices:

POM White/Black

PA (Nylon)

PA (Nylon) is widely used, strong, and wear-resistant, making it ideal for gears, bearings, and other high-wear surfaces.

Common material choices:

PA6
PA12
PA66

PE (Polyethylene) is lightweight with excellent impact resistance, making it widely used in packaging containers.

Common material choices:

PE Black/White

PEEK

PEEK is renowned for its high-temperature resistance and strength, making it commonly used in semiconductor, aerospace, and medical device manufacturing.

Common material choices:

PEEK Beige/Black

PP (Polypropylene) is tough and offers excellent chemical resistance, making it commonly used in parts and packaging that come into contact with chemical solvents.

Common material choices:

PP Black/White

HDPE

HDPE is known for its high strength-to-density ratio and impact resistance, making it commonly used in bottle manufacturing (including blow molding) and corrosion-resistant piping.

Common material choices:

HDPE Black/White

CMF Options

Material Properties

We provide a wide range of materials, including metals, plastics, and composites.

Surface Finishings

We offer superior surface finishes that enhance part durability and aesthetics for applications requiring smooth or textured surfaces.

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Applied Industries

IDMockup offers top-notch manufacturing capabilities, whether for rapid prototyping or custom production orders. Our self-owned factories and satellite factories are equipped to efficiently produce complex, high-quality parts.