Mold Making Process
Generally speaking, mold production is a complicated process. RY divides mold making into 12 steps.
We specialize in manufacturing prototype molds within days, allowing you to conduct functional tests and gauge market interest. Our cost-effective aluminum tooling helps you minimize financial risks before committing to full-scale production.
We manufacture high-quality production molds designed for high-volume plastic parts production. Using high-strength, durable tool steel, our production tooling is capable of producing hundreds of thousands of parts.
Our mold-making expertise extends to high precision, tight tolerance, and complex structures. We specialize in crafting molds that meet the most demanding specifications, ensuring superior accuracy and consistency.
Upload your design to our quoting platform to receive instant, automated quotes along with a complimentary design analysis for your prototypes and production parts.
A design for manufacturability analysis will be completed for you within a few hours.
Once you place your order, we initiate the manufacturing process. Additionally, our digital platform provides real-time updates on the production stage.
After passing quality inspections, the parts are carefully packed for delivery. You can rest assured with our 30-day quality guarantee.
At RY, we provide a wide range of injection mold tooling to meet your specifications and applications. Whether you need prototype mold tooling, production molds, or export molds, RY is your trusted partner.
Ensure efficient low-volume plastic parts production with our high-quality single cavity injection molds. These cost-effective tooling solutions provide greater control over the plastic manufacturing process.
Efficiently produce multiple plastic molded parts with our superior-quality multi-cavity molds. These molds optimize cycle time, reducing the cost per unit part. With increased productivity, you can achieve high quantities of parts per cycle.
Boost your injection molding output with innovative stack molds from RY. Our exceptional tooling enhances molding efficiency and lowers overall part costs. Our molds allowing you to create multi-component assemblies in a single shot!
For an economical and efficient solution to mold two different plastic materials, we offer 2K injection mold tooling. This allows for a seamless integration of soft and hard plastics in a single product at save costs.
Name | Description | SPI | Guide | R.A Value | Typical applications | Injection Plastic material |
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Glossy | The diamond buffing process is employed to create polished and lustrous finishes on the injection mold, constituting the result of a grade. This procedure is notably time-intensive, with the choice of steel grade significantly influencing the ultimate outcome. | A1 | Grade #3 Diamond | 0-1 | Lens / Mirror – requires 420 SS material | Acrylic |
A2 | Grade #6 Diamond | 1-2 | High Polish parts | Acrylic, PC | ||
A3 | Grade #15 Diamond | 2-3 | High Polish parts | ABS, Acrylic. PS, Nylon, PC | ||
Semi-glossy | Utilizing grit sandpaper, B-grade finishes are employed to craft components featuring a subtle and matte surface texture, effectively eliminating all traces of tooling and machining imprints. | B1 | 600 Grit paper | 2-3 | Medium Polish parts | ABS, Acrylic, PP. PS, HDPE, Nylon, PC |
B2 | 400 Grit paper | 4-5 | Medium Polish | ABS, Acrylic, PP. PS, HDPE, Nylon, PC | ||
B3 | 320 Grit paper | 9-10 | Med – Low polish | ABS, Acrylic, PP. PS, HDPE, Nylon | ||
Matte | Grit sanding stones are employed in C-grade finishes to create an intentionally coarse and uneven surface. This process effectively eradicates tool and machining marks while enhancing mold release properties. The resulting mold surface exhibits a muted matte texture, devoid of any shine or sheen. | C1 | 600 Stone | 10-12 | Low Polish parts | ABS, Acrylic, PP. PS, HDPE, Nylon, TPU |
C2 | 400 Stone | 25-28 | Low Polish parts | ABS, Acrylic, PP. PS, HDPE, Nylon, TPU | ||
C3 | 320 Stone | 38-42 | Low Polish parts | ABS, Acrylic, PP. PS, HDPE, Nylon, TPU | ||
Textured | In D-grade finishes, a combination of grit and dry glass beads or oxide is harnessed to generate an exceedingly rugged textured outcome, serving to conceal shrink marks and other flaws. The final appearance varies based on the material employed, potentially resulting in a satin or non-reflective finish for the products. | D1 | Dry Blast Glass Bead | 10-12 | Satin finish | ABS, PP. PS, HDPE, Nylon, PC, TPU |
D2 | Dry Blast # 240 Oxide | 26-32 | Dull Finish | ABS, PP. PS, HDPE, Nylon, TPU | ||
D3 | Dry Blast # 24 Oxide | 190-230 | Dull Finish | ABS, PP. PS, HDPE, Nylon, TPU |
Purpose | Life Cycle | Tolerance | Material | Cost | Lead Time | |
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Technology | Prototy Testing | 3,000 | ± 0.02mm | Alumnuim Alloy | $$ | 7-15 Day |
Rapid tooling | Low-volume Production | 30,000 | ± 0.02mm | Carbon Steel | $$ | 7-15 Day |
Production tooling | Medium-volume Production | 300,000 | ± 0.02mm | Harden Tool Steel | $$$ | 30 Day |
High-volume Production | Over 1,000,000 | ± 0.02mm | Harden Tool Steel (Surface) | $$$$ | 35 Day |