Service
Rapid Tooling
Rapid tooling from NICE Rapid delivers CNC-machined aluminum and steel molds for low-to-medium volume production, with aluminum tooling ready in 1–2 weeks and steel molds rated up to 1,000,000 shots.
What's included
- Engineering-led manufacturing with aluminum mold tooling from 1–2 weeks
- Long-run steel molds rated to 1,000,000 shots
- Precision CNC machined molds with cavity tolerances to ±0.05mm
- Compatible processes: injection molding, blow molding, die casting, and compression molding
- Plastic injection, compression, and LSR molding services
- Wide material selection including aluminium 7075, P20, H13, S136, and beryllium copper
How it works
Design Review
Submit CAD files in STEP, IGES, STL, DWG, or DXF format.
Mold Design
Our engineering team recommends the best process for your part, timeline, and material requirement.
CNC Machining
Lead time, cost, and process confirmed within 24 hours.
Mold Trial T1
Parts produced using the confirmed process.
Mold Modifications
Dimensions and surface quality checked before dispatch.
Production Approval
Parts packed and shipped to your location.
About this service
Rapid tooling produces molds and dies using shorter lead times than conventional production tooling. Aluminum or steel molds are CNC machined directly from CAD data, enabling low-to-medium volume production with realistic part properties. Rapid tooling bridges the gap between prototype parts and full production investment.
What Sets Us Apart
- Engineering-led manufacturing with aluminum mold tooling from 1–2 weeks for faster bridge production.
- Long-run tooling with steel molds rated to 1,000,000 shots for long-term production programs.
- Precision tooling: CNC machined molds with cavity tolerances to ±0.05mm.
- Process compatibility across injection molding, blow molding, die casting, and compression molding.
Molding Services
- Plastic Injection Molding — Thermoplastic parts produced in CNC-machined aluminum or steel molds. Aluminum tooling is ready in 1–2 weeks for bridge production; P20 and H13 steel molds support long-run volumes up to 1,000,000 shots.
- Compression Molding — Silicone rubber and thermoset materials pressed in heated steel molds under hydraulic pressure, with tooling lead times from 2–3 weeks.
- LSR Molding — Liquid silicone rubber injected into self-sealing molds using automated 2-component metering, with food-grade and medical-grade certification available.
Materials
- Aluminium 7075 — Fast machining and good thermal conductivity for bridge tooling and low-volume injection molds.
- P20 Tool Steel — General purpose, pre-hardened steel with good polish for mid-volume production molds.
- H13 Tool Steel — High hardness and abrasion resistance for high-volume molds and glass-filled or abrasive materials.
- S136 Stainless Steel — Corrosion resistant with high polish for clear part molds and medical-grade applications.
- Beryllium Copper — Extremely high thermal conductivity for hot spot inserts and rapid-cooling core sections.
Output Capabilities
- Aluminum mold lead time: 1–2 weeks
- P20/H13 steel mold lead time: 3–6 weeks
- Aluminum mold life: 1,000–50,000 shots
- Steel mold life: 100,000–1,000,000+ shots
- Mold cavity tolerance: ±0.05mm
- Cavities: 1–16 per mold, depending on part size and volume requirement
Industries We Serve
Automotive, Medical and Life Sciences, Consumer Electronics, Industrial Equipment, and Packaging.
Get Started
Submit your CAD files for a tooling review. Moldability assessment and lead time are confirmed within 48 hours. Get A Quote or view All Services.
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