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Mold Design
Mold design · Product review
We review your product models and requirements, then develop a 3D mold concept to guide the next stage of development.
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Mold solutions
Mold solutions
We design molds in 3D and estimate their manufacturing costs, then support mold development, production, and maintenance.
Your next mold starts here →3D mold design
See the complete mold in 3D
We build the 3D mold design around your product geometry and requirements, then review component placement and fit before manufacturing begins.
FIG.01Multi-cavity mold assembly
We use 3D assembly models to review the mold structure and the layout of its key components.
FIG.023D mold design
Transparent views of the upper and lower mold show the arrangement of internal components.
Our services
Four services for mold development
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Preliminary Quotation
T-EST preliminary mold cost estimate
T-EST calculates material and processing costs from a preliminary 3D mold design to produce an initial cost estimate. Its design support is limited to this estimating stage.
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Development Management
Mold development and management
We manage mold manufacturing progress and check the results against the design requirements.
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Transfer & Maintenance
Production support and maintenance
We help resolve gas-related defects, flash, short shots, and dimensional issues during production, and support mold repairs and modifications.
T-EST · Preliminary mold cost estimation
A 3D basis for your mold cost estimate
T-EST uses a preliminary 3D mold design to estimate manufacturing costs from material and processing inputs. Design support stops at the preliminary stage needed for the estimate.
CURRENT STATUSUsed for preliminary customer mold estimates
- 01Product ModelingProduct modelingReview product design and specifications
- 02Pre-designPreliminary 3D designDevelop the mold concept for estimating
- 03Cost CalculationAutomated cost calculationCalculate material and processing costs
- 04Preliminary QuotationPreliminary mold cost estimatePreliminary estimates based on material and machining costs
What we do
Mold development support for each project
We discuss the work you need across design and estimating, development management, and production support.
DESIGN & QUOTATION
Design and estimating
- Review the product and define requirements
- 3D mold design
- Prepare a preliminary mold cost estimate with T-EST
- Define the mold development approach
DEVELOPMENT & SUPPORT
Mold management and production support
- Oversee mold manufacturing
- Review and verify the design and completed mold
- Support production transfer and resolve issues
- Repair, modify, and maintain molds
Process · Mold development
One workflow, from inquiry to maintenance
- 01Inquiry and requirements review
- 02Product review and mold cost estimate
- 03Mold design
- 04Mold manufacturing oversight and validation
- 05Transition to production and maintenance
NDA: We discuss customer drawings, mold designs, and detailed process conditions after reviewing the NDA requirements.
Mold inquiries
Let’s talk about your next mold
The details below will help us review your mold design and production requirements and discuss an initial estimate.
- Product material
- Expected volumes and production targets
- 2D and 3D product drawings
- Requested number of cavities
- Hot-runner or cold-runner mold
Please review the NDA requirements with us before sharing drawings or detailed specifications.