Experimental molds for model production

Prototype injection molds help evaluate a product before volume production. A 3D-printed prototype may not adequately represent properties such as material strength, flexibility, living hinges, thin walls or the behavior of welded components.

A prototype mold allows parts to be injection molded in the intended production material. This provides samples for evaluating the design and manufacturing process before investing in production tooling.

Plastomold develops single-cavity prototype molds for relatively small quantities. Depending on the project, these molds can produce thousands or tens of thousands of parts, although their unit cost is not always competitive with production tooling.

How we support your evaluation

Project requirements: We review the product specification and the tests the samples need to support.

Representative parts: Samples can be used to evaluate structural performance, flexibility and other requirements in the intended material.

Tooling investment: Prototype molds provide a way to test and refine the product before committing to tooling for larger volumes.

Material selection: We help select an appropriate plastic material for the application.

Engineering support: We work with you during mold development, sampling and evaluation to identify any required design changes.