Mold Making & Mass Production

Molds from $4,500 · Production quoted per project

This is where the earlier steps pay off. By the time we cut steel, your design has been DFM-reviewed and prototyped. No surprises — you approve the mold design and the trial shots before production begins.

Mold making

Production molds, cut in the Ningbo/Cixi mold cluster — one of the densest tooling regions in the world.

  • Mold design approval — you review and sign off on the mold layout, gate locations, and cooling before steel is cut
  • Steel selection matched to volume — P20 for 100k shots, H13 / S136 for 500k+; we don't oversell tool steel you don't need
  • Trial shots (T1) — first articles shipped to you for approval; adjustments made before sign-off
  • Texture and finish — VDI / Mold-Tech textures, polished or matte, per your spec

Typical mold costs

Mold typeTypical range
Small single-cavity (phone-case size)$4,500 – $7,000
Medium, multi-cavity$8,000 – $20,000
Large / complex (overmold, sliders)$20,000+

Lead time: 25–45 days depending on complexity. Exact quote after DFM review.

Mass production hosting

You don't need a supply-chain team in China. That's our job.

Pricing is per project, based on volume and complexity. As a reference point, our management fee typically runs well below what a trading company would take as margin — and unlike a trading company, we show you the factory's actual costs.

What "hosting" means, concretely

One contract, one point of contact, one accountable party. You approve samples, you approve production, you receive inspected goods. Everything between the approved sample and the delivered carton is our responsibility — including the problems. That's the difference between a sourcing agent who finds you a factory and a hosting partner who stands behind the outcome.

Ready to talk tooling?

If you've already done DFM and prototyping with us, mold quoting is straightforward. If you're starting here, we'll tell you honestly what steps your project still needs.

Discuss your project