{"id":163,"date":"2026-06-15T13:20:00","date_gmt":"2026-06-15T05:20:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.artlonex.com\/?p=163"},"modified":"2026-06-15T17:03:46","modified_gmt":"2026-06-15T09:03:46","slug":"tooling-mold-development","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.artlonex.com\/index.php\/2026\/06\/15\/tooling-mold-development\/","title":{"rendered":"Tooling & Mold Development"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Precision tooling that turns designs into mass production<\/em><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

A great product design is only as good as the tooling that brings it to life. Our tooling and mold development service bridges the gap between prototype and high\u2011volume manufacturing. We design, simulate, and qualify production\u2011grade molds and dies across a wide range of materials and processes \u2013 ensuring your parts come out consistent, cost\u2011effective, and on schedule. With deep DFM (Design for Manufacturability) expertise, we help you avoid costly late\u2011stage changes and achieve the tight tolerances your assembly requires.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Processes we support<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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  • Hard Plastic Injection Molding<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 ABS, PC, PC+ABS, PA, POM, PMMA, and high\u2011temperature engineering plastics. Multi\u2011cavity, unscrewing, and hot runner molds.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Soft Rubber & Overmolding<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 TPE, TPU, silicone, LSR. Two\u2011shot molding and insert molding for soft\u2011touch grips, seals, and gaskets.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Die\u2011Casting Tooling<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 Aluminum (A380, ADC12) and zinc alloy die\u2011casting. Precision dies for structural housings, heat sinks, and chassis components.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Sheet Metal Stamping Tooling<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 Progressive dies, transfer dies, and single\u2011stage stamping for brackets, enclosures, and shielding cans.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Aluminum Extrusion Tooling<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 Custom profiles for heat sinks, LED rails, structural frames, and housings. We optimize die geometry for extrusion speed and dimensional stability.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Plastic Extrusion Tooling<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 Custom profile dies for tubes, channels, sealing strips, and decorative trims using PVC, PE, ABS, and engineering resins.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
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    What we deliver<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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    • Mold flow & simulation<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 filling, cooling, and warpage analysis to predict and eliminate defects before cutting steel.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • DFM reporting<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 detailed part\u2011by\u2011part feedback to optimize draft, wall thickness, undercuts, and parting lines.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • In\u2011house or partner tooling<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 we manage the entire tool build, from steel selection to EDM, CNC, and final fitting.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Trial & qualification<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 sample parts, dimensional reports (CMM), and process capability studies (Cp\/Cpk) before mass production.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Mold maintenance documentation<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 clear guidelines for cleaning, repair, and lifecycle management.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
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      Why choose our tooling service<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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      • Process\u2011agnostic approach<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 one team handles injection, die\u2011casting, stamping, extrusion, and overmolding, ensuring consistent project coordination.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      • Shortened time to production<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 we parallel\u2011engineer tooling while your final design is being refined.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      • Proven scalability<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 from prototype tooling (soft tools) to high\u2011cavitation production molds for millions of parts.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      • Global supply chain<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 we source tool steel and components from trusted vendors, balancing cost, lead time, and wear resistance.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
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        From cavity to extrusion die \u2013 tooling you can build a business on<\/em><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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