Expert Mold Making Services
Our team has several years of experience in different molding techniques that’s why we work closely with you to design molds that are consistent with your exact specifications. Othala will help you achieve the desired manufacturing outcomes from the initial designs to the final production. Before committing to production tooling, our rapid tooling service offers a faster, lower-cost bridge and prototype molding option.
On-demand Manufacturing Tool for Molding
| Mold Price | Higher than prototyping tool |
| Part Price | Lower than prototyping tool |
| Mold Cavities | Single and multi-cavity |
| Mold Life | Built for long-term production use |
| Mold Storage | Stored for 3 years of inactivity |
| Quality Documentation | Molding process development report and basic inspection reports included; enhanced inspection reports available upon request |
| Additional Features | Aluminum molds Standard lead time of 15 days or less Tolerances of +/-0.003 in. plus resin tolerance (in./in.) Set-up fees apply to each run |
Why Use an On-demand Manufacturing Tool?
Othala on-demand manufacturing service helps you simplify your supply chain so you can get quality parts easier and faster. Using industry best practices like scientific molding, we accelerate manufacturing cycles to reduce your time to market. We meet your inventory needs with no minimum order quantities, and offer supply chain flexibility ranging from bridge tooling and just-in-time (JIT) production to line-down emergency coverage.
Low-volume Runs
- Validate part design, assembly processes, and market demand with pilot runs prior to mass production.
- Manage inventory overhead with production of parts only when demand dictates.
- Use as the primary production method for products with annual sales volumes of a few thousand units.
Bridge Tooling
- Implement cost-effective aluminum tooling before committing to a capital expense with steel tooling.
- Minimize the “cost of waiting” for a steel tool—and get to market quicker.
Optimizing Supply Chain
- Minimize down time and reduce the risk of stock-outs when large-scale production tools are being repaired.
- Mitigate the risk of domestic and global shipping delays by having a reliable, on-demand supplier of low-volume parts.
- Manage increases in demand volatility without going on back-order.
Reduce Production Costs
- Unlock new market opportunities with cost-effective production of low-volume, end-use parts
- Procure parts on demand, without any Minimum Order Quantity (MOQ) requirements
- Lower inventory costs and warehousing expenses with on-demand sourcing.
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Resources
Rapid tooling or production mold? A practical guide to choosing the right approach.
Explore the full range of metals and engineering plastics we machine and mold, with typical tolerances and lead times for each.
Answers to common questions about tolerances, lead times, minimum order quantities, and quality documentation.
Upload your CAD files and drawings for a free design review and a detailed quote within 24 hours.