Mock-up is the visual reproduction of an end product, used to evaluate both its design and functional elements from a user viewpoint. Simply, it is a full-size model of a design or device, used for product presentations or other purposes.

Design Mock-up: For design review before new product development.

Working Mock-up: For mold synthesis and structure review before mold production.

Additional features: Spray (painting), Silk-printing, Anodizing, Electroplating and Laser marking.

Soft tooling is a cost-effective method of tooling which allows manufacturers to produce medium to low volumes at speed.

Soft tooling is a great choice for prototyping or any other project that requires a functional but simple product with a smooth finish which is for mold compatibility review of multiple parts before mass production review.

Tooling material: Aluminum or Steel if needed with hot & cold runners as special features.

Injection material: Various plastics (I.e., PC, ABS, PC/ABS, PMMA, Nylon 6/6 or 12, TPU and etc.)

Over molding is capable.

Average guaranteed shots: 5,000 (Depends on complexities of parts)

Average Lead Time: 7 to 10 calendar days for T0 (Depends on complexities)

Hard tooling is for mass production which can withstand multiple production cycles, allowing manufacturers to quickly produce high volumes of parts.

Hard tooling is ideal for producing durable high-precision parts, but it takes longer to produce because they require heat treatments, post-processing and extra machining to achieve a smooth finish.

Tooling material: Steel (NAK80, STARVAS and etc.)

Injection material: Various plastics (I.e., PC, ABS, PC/ABS, PMMA, Nylon 6/6 or 12, TPU and etc.)

Double-injection or over molding is capable.

Average guaranteed shots: 300,000 (Depends on complexities of parts)

Average Lead Time: 4 weeks for T0 (Depends on complexities)

Die-casting is a metal casting process which is characterized by forcing molten metal under high pressure into a steel mold cavity.

Die-casting has fine-grained hard skin with excellent strength and dimensional accuracy with good surface finish.

Tooling material: Steel / Injection material: ADC12 or similar

Average guaranteed shots: 100,000 (Depends on complexities of parts)

Average Lead Time: 4-6 weeks for T0 (Depends on complexities)

Silicone compression molding is a simple, high-pressure situation where vulcanized rubber is transformed into a strong, useful rubber part. It is a highly effective way to create precision rubber molded parts.

Tooling material: Aluminum or Steel / Injection material: Silicone

Average guaranteed shots: Depends on number of cavities and complexities of parts

Average Lead Time: 5 to 7 calendar days for T0 (Depends on complexities)

Metal injection molding (MIM) is a process for forming net-shape or near-net-shape components at a reduced manufacturing cost as compared to machining and at a higher precision level.

Aluminum extrusion is a process by which aluminum alloy material is forced through a die with a specific cross-sectional profile.

Aluminum extrusion material: AL 6000 and 7000 series.