Prototype Tooling for Injection Moulding
Reduce mould costs and validate part designs with a low-cost prototype tool
Certifications: ISO 9001:2015 | CTQ Inspections
ISO 13485 certification available through Protolabs Network
We have two injection moulding service options—prototyping and on-demand manufacturing—and each offers its own benefits depending on your project needs. If part quantities are lower, an affordable entry point for tooling is important, and rapid development over a short period of time is critical, our prototyping option works great.
Injection Moulding from Prototyping to Production
Partner with us through every stage of your project to move seamlessly from prototyping to production with just one resource. Our collaborative approach better positions you to reduce your time-to-market, drive improved cost-efficiencies, and attain the levels of quality and certification your project requires.
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Prototyping Tool for Moulding
| Mould Price | Lower than on-demand manufacturing tool |
| Part Price | Higher than on-demand manufacturing tool |
| Mould Cavities | Single |
| Guaranteed Mould Life | Limited (guaranteed for at least 2,000 shots) |
| Mould Storage | Stored for 18 months of inactivity |
| Quality Documentation | Basic and digital inspection reports available upon request |
| Additional Features | - Aluminium moulds - Standard lead times as fast as 7 days - Tolerances of +/-0.003 in. plus resin tolerance (in./in.) - Set-up fees apply to each run |
Moulded Prototypes Fast
| Prototype tooling for injection moulding helps engineers move through development cycles quickly. You have to be fast to be first: advance innovation with technology-driven rapid prototyping. |
Why Use a Prototyping Tool?
Design Feedback
- Receive interactive design for manufacturability feedback with every quote to make early adjustments before prototyping begins.
- Talk with applications engineers to discuss any design challenges and manufacturing questions that arise.
Iterative Development
- Have physical prototypes in hand within days to quickly modify designs during early product development.
- Produce multiple prototypes at the same time to compare and iterate designs simultaneously.
- Reduce overall time to market with an iterative product development cycle.
Design Validation
- Test the form and fit of components with small quantities of moulded parts.
- Perform functional test with prototypes manufactured in production-grade materials.
- Full library of online design resources including guidelines, tips, white papers, and videos.
Market Testing
- Produce a pilot run injection-moulded parts to validate market interest before launch.
- Reduce financial risk at market launch by implementing affordable aluminium tooling before full-scale production begins.
