Pototype Mold
Prototype molds offer rapid design iteration, cost-effective testing, and precise product validation, allowing for quick adjustments and ensuring high-quality products before committing to full-scale production.
- Tolerances as precise as +/-0.002 in. (0.0508mm)
- Compliant with ISO 2768 standards
- Meets stringent quality requirements, including CoC, FAI, ISO 9001, and AS9100
- Fully machined features with no residual material left
30T-1500T
OPC
0.01mm
2 weeks
ACE Customs Pototype Mold Services
We offer two injection molding service options: prototyping and on-demand manufacturing, each tailored to different project requirements. If you have lower part quantities, need a cost-effective tooling solution, and require quick development, our prototyping service is the ideal choice.
Precision machining is ideal for projects requiring smaller quantities and tighter tolerances, with lead times as short as 5 days!
Pototype Mold Design
Compact IoT sensor housing prototype for functional and cosmetic validation. Features snap-fit joints, cable routing channels, and mounting points. Designed in CAD for injection molding with 1.5mm wall thickness. Material: ABS. Dimensions: 80x50x30mm. Validation focus: waterproof seal performance.
Mold Design
This 1-cavity prototype mold produces a handheld device housing with side buttons. Features a simple sprue gate, basic cooling channels, and ejector pins for demolding. Designed for fast turnaround and 100-200 test shots in ABS plastic. Cycle time: ~30 seconds.
Mold Processing
Aluminum prototype mold for IoT housing with CNC-machined main cavity and EDM-processed sensor slots. Includes hand-polished surfaces (Ra 0.8μm) for glossy finish. Designed for 300-shot lifespan. Cycle time: 40s. Compatible with ABS/PC blends. Lead time: 10-12 days.
mold mass production
Initial production run of 200 ABS prototype housings for quality verification. Includes dimensional checks (±0.2mm tolerance), assembly testing, and surface defect inspection. Data collected for final mold adjustments before mass production. Average cycle time: 35 seconds.
Precision CNC Components Case
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Precision CNC Components FAQ
Precision CNC components are highly accurate parts produced using CNC machines, meeting tight tolerances for industries like aerospace, automotive, and medical. We offer various materials, finishes, and certifications, ensuring high-quality results. Lead times are flexible, and we support both low and high-volume production runs.
What are precision CNC components?
What types of materials can be used for CNC machining?
What are the typical tolerances for precision CNC components?
How long does it take to produce precision CNC components?
Do you offer finishing options for CNC parts?
Custom Precision CNC Components Solutions
Discover our injection molding services available on-demand, designed to effortlessly guide you from the prototyping phase to high-quality production
Custom Machining
Tailored solutions for high-precision, custom parts designed to meet specific tolerances and industry standards
Low and High-Volume Production
Flexible manufacturing capabilities for both small batches and large-scale production runs, ensuring cost-effective solutions.
Materials for Precision CNC Machining
ACE provides a selection of standard metals for injection molding tooling, along with an array of widely-used plastic materials
- Metals
- Thermoplastic
- Thermoset
Metals
Additional materials are available based on vendor inventory or by request, but quotes can take up to 48 hours. *Materials softer than 50 Shore D and harder than HRC 32 not offered
- Aluminum,Copper,Brass,Bronze,Steel,Tool Steel,
- Stainless Steel,Titanium,
- Mild Steel (sourced through network),Inconel (sourced through network)
Thermoplastic
Plastic injection molding service comes with a wide range of materials with different properties, including impact strength, rigidity, thermal resistance, chemical resistance, etc.
- ABS HDPE LDPE PP
- PPA PS POM PC
- PU Teflon (PTFE) Nylon
- PC PMMA PA PEEK
- PET
Thermoset
We offer a range of thermoset materials, each suited for different applications thanks to their specialized bonding characteristics.
- Liquid Silicone Rubber Epoxy
- Polyurethane Phenolic
Note: You can learn more from our eBook on plastic materials.
Ace Mould Success Case
Our primary focus is on providing SPI finishes for plastic injection molds. If you require VDI textures, please specify your needs when requesting a quote through our online platform.
| In-house 3-axis Milling | 36 in. x 24 in. x 13 in. |
|---|---|
| Network 3-axis Milling (soft metals) | 78.7 in. x 59 in. x 7.8 in. |
| Network 3-axis Milling (hard metals) | 7.2 in. x 31.4 in. x 19.6 in. |
| Network 3-axis Milling (plastics) | 59 in. x 31.4 in. x 27.5 in. |
| In-house 5-axis Milling | 16 in. x 16 in. x 16 in.* |
| Network 5-axis Milling | 78.7 in. x 59 in. x 7.8 in |
| In-house Turning | 10 in. x 18 in. |
| Network Turning | 17 in. x 39 in. |
Injection Molding Whitepaper
Gaining knowledge about the injection molding process is crucial for designers and engineers to design parts that are manufacturing-friendly, leading to cost reduction and quality enhancement. Our ebook is a valuable resource, offering practical advice and guidelines for creating exceptional and long-lasting injection molded components.
Injection Molding Capabilities
At Ace Our engineering department will have details study with customer product, and give our best suggestion for the part optimize, meanwhile our engineering department will according to customer request to choose the best and lower cost for the solution, make sure all part in good quality but also spend the lowest money for the project
| Mold Class Level | Mold types | Mold Life | Part Tolerance | dimension meet drawing | First sample Lead time |
| Class 105 | Prototype Testing | Under 500 cycles | ± 0.01mm | 100% | 25 days |
| Class 104 | Low-volume Production | Under 100.000 cycles | ± 0.01mm | 100% | 25 days |
| Class 103 | Low-volume Production | Under 500.000 cycles | ± 0.01mm | 100% | 25 days |
| Class 102 | Medium-volume Production | Medium to high production | ± 0.01mm | 100% | 25days |
| Class 101 | High-volume Production | Over 1,000,000 cycles | ± 0.01mm | 100% | 30 days |
Injection Mold Surface Finishes 2
We primarily offers SPI finishes for plastic injection molds. For VDI textures, specify your requirements when submitting your quote on our platform.
|
Mold Class |
Production Level |
Cycles |
Applications |
Tolerance |
Cost |
Lead Time |
|
Class 105 |
Very low |
Less than 500 cycles | Prototype testing |
± 0.02mm |
Inexpensive to produce a very limited number of product prototypes |
7-10 days |
|
Class 104 |
Low |
Less than 100K cycles | Good for limited-production parts with non-abrasive materials |
± 0.02mm |
Fall within low to moderate price ranges |
10-15 days |
|
Class 103 |
Medium
|
Less than 500K cycles | For low to medium-production parts | ± 0.02mm |
Fall within common price ranges |
10-15 days |
|
Class 102 |
Medium to high | Less than 1M | Good for parts with abrasive materials and/or tight tolerances | ± 0.02mm |
Fairly high price and made with materials of high quality |
10-15 days |
|
Class 101 |
Extremely high | Over 1M cycles | Extremely high production and fast cycle times | ± 0.02mm |
Highest price and made with only the highest quality materials |
10-18 days |
How Custom Injection Molding Works?
In the injection molding process, raw plastic materials are loaded into an injection molding machine, where they are melted. These melted plastics are then injected into a mold made of aluminum or steel. As the material cools, it solidifies into a production-grade thermoplastic part, which is then ejected for subsequent use or assembly.
Injection Molding Process At Ace-mold
Discover how Ace-mold manages your orders, starting from providing quotes, crafting high-quality injection molds, to producing production-grade plastic parts. Our experienced team and advanced machinery ensure each step is completed efficiently for on-time delivery
Request for Quote
After receive the RFQ, our engineering department will have meeting to study the best solution for the quote, we will provide the quotation according to your request, if we can quote, that means we can make the part perfectly, quotation time within 24 hours
DFM Report
We can provide the preliminary during the quotation stage if customer request, after order kick off we will make the details DFM for our customer confirmation.
Mold Flow Analysis
We have our own internal Moldflow team to analysis the part details, we can provide the customer suggestion for part after study the mold flow analysis report.
Mold Tooling Production
We will strictly check the components dimension make sure all dimension is correct and we will go ahead with the next production, to make sure all components is in tolerance before mold test
T1 Sample Verification
We will provide the request quantity sample for customer verification, meanwhile we will provide the full dimension report and processing parameter for your reference.
Low Volume Production
We have from 30t to 1200-ton injection machine in house, we can follow the confirmed sample to manufacture the batch of sample for customer.
QC Inspection
We can provide the part CMM and 3D scan service inspection. To strictly follow customer provided tolerance drawing to check the actual part.
Package and delivery
We will provide the different package according to customer transport request, by sea or by air. We will also provide the necessary document to assist our customer make customs clearance.
Our Injection Molding Services Cater to a Range of Industrial Applications
Ace-mold offers tailored injection molding solutions to meet the unique needs of various industries.
Automotive Industry
Aerospace Industry
Medical Device Industry
Robotics Industry
Reasons to Opt for Our Specialized Custom Injection Molding Services.
No MOQ
Our no minimum order policy facilitates the swift transition of plastic molded parts from design to production with quick turnaround times, catering to your on-demand injection molding requirements while also minimizing costs.
High Quality and Consistency
Possessing ISO certified factories and performing in-process inspections and dimensional verifications post-production, we ensure consistent quality in custom molded parts. This holds true even for complex shapes, as we maintain high precision throughout
Fast Turnaround
Our certified domestic factories and robust supply chain system enable us to expedite the product development cycle, allowing for the rapid production of plastic parts in as little as 2 weeks or even less.
Injection Molding Expertise
Work alongside our specialists, who have over 10 years of experience in injection molding, for expert advice on mold design, material selection, and finishing options, ensuring a seamless shift from prototyping to full-scale production.
A prototype mold is a crucial tool used in the product development process, allowing designers and manufacturers to create a preliminary version of a product before mass production. It is typically made from durable materials such as steel or aluminum and is used to produce small quantities of prototypes for testing and evaluation. These molds help identify design flaws, test functionality, and assess the overall feasibility of a product. Prototype molds are particularly useful for industries like automotive, aerospace, consumer electronics, and medical devices, ensuring that products meet specifications and quality standards before full-scale production begins.
