Rapid Tooling Services
Rapid tooling making is a fast, convenient and cost-effective technology, which is characterized by a short molding cycle, simple process, easy promotion, low molding cost, accuracy, and longer tooling life that can meet functional needs. It is especially suitable for the development and trial production of new products, process verification, and functional verification, as well as multi-variety and low-volume production. With our rich knowledge and customized manufacturing experience, we can help you accelerate the product to market.
What is Rapid Tooling
In Hord, we generally use shared mold base system to make rapid tooling. Therefore, the tooling cost is lower than traditional manufacturing process, and it is especially suitable for on-demand production and low-volume production.
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Rapid Tooling Materials
Steel Mold Tooling
Types of Rapid Tooling
Direct Rapid Tooling
1. Create a 3D CAD model of a mold or tool.
2. Send the file to a machine to make the actual mold or tool that will be used for producing prototypes.
3. The tool or mold produced can then be used directly to make prototypes—typically a very small number of them.
Indirect Rapid Tooling
1. Create a 3D CAD model of the master mold or tool.
2. Send the file to a machine to create a master mold or tool, also known as a pattern. This master pattern is typically very durable.
3. Make more molds or tools based on the master pattern. The new molds or tools can be made from different types of materials with different properties.
A single master pattern can produce many different tools or molds in large or small quantities, which in turn can produce many more prototypes
· Can produce multiple prototypes from a single mold or tool
·Allowing to make multiple molds quickly as your design changes
· Can make either hard or soft tools based on customer's needs. Hard tools are ideal for complex designs,while soft tools can be used for simple designs or cost-effective prototype testing.
· Ideal for experimenting with different materials
· Could result in higher product development costs if create multiple moldsfor each new design iteration
· Not always a good option if the design will change significantly during the prototyping stage
· May require higher quality materials to make a robust master pattern
· Can produce multiple prototypes from a single mold or tool
·Allowing to make multiple molds quickly as your design changes
· Can make either hard or soft tools based on customer's needs. Hard tools are ideal for complex designs,while soft tools can be used for simple designs or cost-effective prototype testing.
· Ideal for experimenting with different materials
· Could result in higher product development costs if create multiple moldsfor each new design iteration
· Not always a good option if the design will change significantly during the prototyping stage
· May require higher quality materials to make a robust master pattern
Direct rapid tooling is a flexible method that gives you the freedom to experiment with different dimensions.
Indirect rapid tooling is the preferred option for product designers that are ready to thoroughly test their prototypes and select materials or finishes for their end products.
Benefits of Rapid Tooling
Fast Delivery
In Hord, there are hundreds of shared mold base and a number of precision machines which allow us making your rapid parts in a short time. Most significantly, we can ship to anywhere in this world.
Best Quality and Competitive Price
Hord has acquired an extensive tooling capability and is supported by a team of people who have skills and technical knowledge you can rely on. We can find the best way for your project to save the cost and keep high-quality parts. Generally, we use the shared mold base system so the tooling cost can be 30-50% lower than that of tradition production tooling.
Multiple material options
The rapid tooling process provides a wide range of material options as any material available for injection molding can be formed by the rapid tooling process. If customers unsure exactly which material is more suitable, then our engineers will help clients to choose the right material according to the requirement of part.
How Make Rapid Tooling in Hord
1. DfM provided within 24h after customer confirms the order.
2. Tooling design and cutting main steel at the same time after DfM approval.
3. CNC machining cavity and core inserts; matched MUD will be checked out and send to tooling assembly workshop.
4. Auxiliary tooling components machined out and send to tooling assembly workshop.
5. Tooling fitting and polishing.
6. Tooling inspected by master and send to injection molding workshop to test.
7. Initial samples after engineers checked and send to .dimensions inspect
Common Applications
Using rapid tooling, designers can make multiple prototypes in a fraction of the time it would take to make them using conventional tooling methods. For many entrepreneurs, inventors, and businesses, this method truly is one of the best ways to develop a new product from scratch. Hord assists your product ideal a reality!
Medical devices and Dental
Automotive
Aerospace
Electronics
Consumer Products
Energy
WHY CHOOSE US
INSTANT QUOTING
Timely reply and provide the quote within 24 hours
NO MOQ REQUIRED
Hord does not have minimum order quantity
HIGH QUALITY
ISO 9001 & IATF 16949 certificated and inspect every step
COST-EFFICIENT
+30% cost lower than western competitors
QUICK TUAROUND
Parts make in 7 days and delivery on time
DFM ANALYSIS
Once receiving the inquiry, we will provide you with a preliminary DFM report
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
More than 20 years of rapid tooling making
GOOD RAPUTATION FROM CUSTOMERS
Customers are satisfied with our services, products quality and delivery time.
WHY CHOOSE US
INSTANT QUOTING
Timely reply and provide the quote within 24 hours
NO MOQ REQUIRED
Hord does not have minimum order quantity
HIGH QUALITY
ISO 9001 & IATF 16949 certificated and inspect every step
COST-EFFICIENT
+30% cost lower than western competitors
QUICK TUAROUND
Parts make in 7 days and delivery on time
DFM ANALYSIS
Once receiving the inquiry, we will provide you with a preliminary DFM report
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
More than 20 years of rapid tooling making
GOOD RAPUTATION FROM CUSTOMERS
Customers are satisfied with our services, products quality and delivery time.
Rapid Tooling FAQs
If you want to get the product to market quickly, rapid tooling is the best choice to prototype and test your design. Which can make a part in a very short time. The process of rapid tooling can not only save time, but also save money for you.
It depends on the material, size and the geometry of the part. Generally, the tooling can be completed within 3 weeks. Some simple parts can be done within 3-7 days.
Hord offers a wide range of materials for rapid tooling. Clients can choose the suitable material for the project.
The cost depends on many factors, including the volume, quantity, size, material and surface finishing of the parts.
Cases of Rapid Tooling Making
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