What is an Injection Molding prototype mold?
An injection molding prototype mold refers to a low-cost mold used in the injection molding process to meet the needs of small-batch production or to quickly validate product designs. Compared to traditional production molds, prototype molds generally have a simpler structure, shorter production cycles, and lower costs. However, they have a shorter lifespan, making them suitable for small-scale production, prototyping, or functional testing stages.
Key Features of Injection Molding prototype molds
Low Cost: Materials are selected based on cost-effectiveness, and unnecessary complex designs are minimized.
Short Production Cycle: Simplified manufacturing processes are adopted to accelerate mold production.
Simple Structure: Features like cooling systems and complex sliders are often omitted, making it suitable for simple product designs.
Limited Lifespan: Typically used for injection molding processes requiring a few hundred to a few thousand cycles.
Application Scenarios of Injection Molding prototype molds
Product Development Stage: Used for prototyping and validation of new products, enabling quick access to physical models.
Small-Batch Production: Ideal for small businesses or niche markets requiring limited manufacturing runs.
Market Testing: Used to create initial samples to support market research and gather consumer feedback.
Functionality Validation: Helps evaluate the feasibility of designs, material performance, and injection molding effects.
Urgent Orders: prototype molds can fulfill short-term production needs when formal molds are not ready.
