Rapid Tooling Services
Accelerate your time-to-market with aluminum and soft steel molds. We provide rapid injection molding tooling for low-volume production (100-10,000 parts) with quick turnaround.
Process Overview
Rapid tooling is the process of quickly producing molds for injection molding, allowing you to test and produce parts without waiting for traditional hard tooling. It’s ideal for market testing, bridge production, and low-volume manufacturing.
At Benovate Prototype Technology, we offer two primary rapid tooling solutions:
– **Aluminum Molds** — Cost-effective for 1,000-10,000 parts. Faster lead time (2-3 weeks), suitable for prototyping and bridge production.
– **Soft Steel Molds** — More durable than aluminum, ideal for 10,000-50,000 parts. Good balance between cost and longevity.
Technical Specifications
| Parameter | Specification |
|———–|—————|
| Mold Material | Aluminum (7075, 6061) / Soft Steel (P20, 718H) |
| Cavity Count | Single cavity, multi-cavity available |
| Part Size | Up to 500 x 500 x 300 mm |
| Tolerance | ±0.1mm |
| Lead Time | 2-4 weeks |
| Production Volume | 100 – 10,000+ parts |
Materials for Molding
**ABS** — High impact strength, good surface finish
**PC (Polycarbonate)** — High strength, transparent options
**PP (Polypropylene)** — Flexible, chemical resistant
**POM (Delrin)** — High stiffness, low friction
**Nylon (PA6, PA66)** — Strong, wear resistant
**TPE/TPU** — Soft touch, rubber-like
**PMMA (Acrylic)** — Transparent, optical clarity
**PEEK** — High-performance, medical grade
Advantages of Rapid Tooling
Fast Market Entry — Reduce time-to-market by weeks or months
Cost-Effective — Lower upfront investment than production tooling
Design Validation — Test form, fit, and function before mass production
Low-Risk — Make design changes with minimal cost impact
Scalable — Seamless transition to production tooling
Bridge Production — Fill orders while production molds are being built