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50+Rapid tooling monthly
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10K+Moldings monthly
With mold making facilities in house and resources from our partners, we are able to provide plastic injection molds for both rigid plastics and rubbers, metal injection molds for all types of precision stainless steel parts, and pressure die casting molds for aluminum, magnesium and zinc. We offer low-cost local production molds and high-quality exported molds for all your project needs.
Whatever you need prototype molds for the short-run production, or mass production molds for millions shots, KIXENER can handle them for you smoothly.
It allows quick testing of your product before full-scale production. Using soft tooling made from aluminum molds, this method offers faster fabrication and lower costs than traditional steel tooling. Ideal for prototypes, small batches, design validation, and market testing, rapid tooling helps accelerate product development cost-effectively.
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It is built for long-term, high-volume manufacturing. Made from durable tool steel, these molds endure millions of cycles, ensuring dimensional stability and surface quality. Ideal for mass production, production tooling is the most cost-effective solution for consistent, high-quality parts.
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Plastic injection molds are aluminum or steel molds used to make parts from a wide range of plastics, including nylons, acrylics, elastomers, and reinforced materials like glass-filled polyamide. Custom plastic molds typically can last between 100,000 and 1,000,000 shots.
Metal injection molding (MIM) uses a feedstock made of fine metal powder and binder, injected into precision molds. A metal injection mold is usually made from tool steel to withstand the metal injection, but we can also use aluminum.
We offer durable die casting molds made from hardened steel, which are suitable for producing parts from aluminum, zinc, magnesium, and other non-ferrous metals. In addition to mold making, we also provide low-volume die casting production through our trusted partners.
We can make low-cost investment casting molds by 3D printing a wax pattern and surrounding it with ceramic. These molds are ideal for casting metal parts from aluminum, zinc, magnesium, stainless steel, and other alloys at a lower cost.
We manufacture metal dies for aluminum extrusions, commonly using alloys like 6061 and 6063. We also make dies for plastic extrusions of materials like polystyrene, nylon, polypropylene, and polythene.
Sheet metal stamping dies are typically made from hardened tool steels such as SKD11/D2 or DC53 (for improved toughness). It ensures resistance to high-impact forming and wear during mass production.
We manufacture custom injection molds based on SPI mold classification standards, offering solutions from rapid prototype tooling to high-volume production molds. Our engineering team helps select the right mold class based on production volume, material requirements, and expected tool life.
| SPI Mold Classification | Expected Tool Life | Investment | Application |
|---|---|---|---|
| Class 101 Mold | 1,000,000+ | Highest | Mass production (e.g., automotive, appliances) |
| Class 102 Mold | 1,000,000 | High | Consumer goods, industrial parts |
| Class 103 Mold | 500,000 | Moderate | Electronics, medical devices |
| Class 104 Mold | 100,000 | Low to Moderate | Low-volume manufacturing, prototyping |
| Class 105 Mold | 500 | Low-cost | Rapid prototyping, short-run production |
| Material Name | Material Composition and Detailed Description |
|---|---|
| Aluminum | 2024/7075/6061 alloys, excellent machinability & thermal conductivity. Suitable for low to medium volume production (up to 50k cycles). Lighter weight enables faster production cycles. |
| Plastic | Nylon (wear-resistant), ABS (low-cost), Polypropylene (chemical-resistant). Ideal for rapid prototyping or short-run testing. |
| Tool Steel | H13 (die casting), S7 (impact-resistant), D2 (high-wear stamping). For high-volume production (500k+ cycles) with precision. |
| Stainless Steel | 410/420 grades offer corrosion resistance. Essential for medical/food-grade molds requiring polished surfaces. |
Choosing the right mold type depends on your production volume, part complexity, material, and budget. Key factors to evaluate include expected mold life in shot count, tolerance requirements, unit cost at your target volume, and lead time from design to first article.
Below is a quick comparison of the most common mold categories to help you identify the best fit for your project.
Mold making is a complex process that requires a high level of skill and experience. Although each case is different, a typical order for a set of molds may go something like this:
As soon as the customer confirms the order of molds, we will start to do an initial analysis of the parts to get an idea of the part line, gate positions, etc.
The second step involves the use of predictive modeling software which allows us to see how the molten material will behave when it enters the mold, allowing for further improvements to the design.
We make the first molds using high-quality machining equipment, with the plastic, steel, aluminum, etc. chosen by the customer.
With the newly made molds, we make a T1 sample to have a clear vision of how the customer’s final molded parts will turn out.
Based on our analysis of the T1 sample, we review the mold design and make any adjustments needed.
We manufacture the molds in accordance with the final specifications before shipping them to the customer.
This is a 4 cavities mold we made for PU glasses injection molding. To protect people being infected during the critical time. We finish the mold within 10 days instead of 4 weeks.
One of our advantages is that we are able to make large size of molds from our CNC and EDM machines, and get the moldings done from our 1500 ton molding machines.
For optical injection molding applications, the surface quality of the mold core directly affects the final part performance. Using high-speed CNC machining, we achieve high-gloss reflector mold cores with precise geometry and superior surface finishes.
Although we check your design feasibility when providing a quote, we can provide a fast and thorough DFM report before production begins. In the DFM report, we’ll identify any errors or issues that might cause a manufacturing problem down the line.
From plastic injection molds to die casting and metal injection molds, we provide a wide range of tooling solutions and precise tolerances to meet your needs. This allows you to consolidate all your mold-making needs with one reliable partner.
Our large facility and machining capabilities allow us to build molds quickly, whatever the application or material, which means you can get your moldings completed faster.
In addition to mold fabrication, we provide injection molding services. Whether you need functional prototypes or end-use parts, we can handle the full process.
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T. J.Mold making, or tooling, is designing and building precise metal molds used in manufacturing methods like injection molding, die casting, and compression molding. These molds are essential for producing high-quality parts at scale. You typically need mold making when you're ready to move from prototypes to full production, especially after testing your design and validating the market.
Generally speaking, making plastic or metal molds (and moldings) is cheaper in China than other countries. But shipping costs should also be considered: you will need to use air freight if you have a tight schedule; sea freight is much cheaper, but will usually take 40 days or more.
The cost of a custom mold depends on the mold type, complexity, material, number of cavities, and required tolerances. Prototype aluminum molds for short runs are significantly more affordable than hardened steel production molds designed for millions of cycles. Contact our team with your part design for a detailed quote.
Lead time varies based on mold complexity, material selection, and current production schedules. Simple prototype molds can be delivered in as few as ten business days, while complex multi-cavity production molds may require several weeks. We provide estimated timelines with every DFM report.
A well-made, fully harden steel mold may be used for up to a million shots or injections, depending on the mold shape and injection material. Aluminum molds are less durable, which is good for short-run production with tight schedule.
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