In-House Mold Design & Tooling
From concept CAD to CNC-machined production molds — our tooling team controls the entire mold development process. No outsourcing, no middlemen. Faster iterations, tighter control, lower risk.
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From Concept to Production Mold
Our mold development typically takes 4-6 weeks from approved design to T1 sample — significantly faster than industry average because everything stays in-house.
Design & DFM
3D CAD modeling with Design for Manufacturability (DFM) analysis. We optimize wall thickness, draft angles, gate locations, and parting lines before any steel is cut.
Week 1
3D Prototyping
SLA/SLS 3D-printed prototypes for form, fit, and function testing. Clients can evaluate the physical product before committing to steel tooling.
Week 1-2
CNC Machining
High-speed CNC milling and EDM wire-cutting of hardened steel mold cores and cavities. In-house grinding and polishing to production finish standards.
Week 2-5
T1 Trial & Validation
First trial run on production-grade injection molding machines. Dimensional inspection, functional testing, and client sample approval before production release.
Week 5-6
Built for Snus Can Complexity
Snus cans demand exceptional mold precision — living hinges that survive 10,000+ cycles, snap-fit closures with consistent tactile feedback, child-resistant mechanisms that pass ISO 8317 testing. Our tooling team specializes in exactly this.
Multi-Cavity Production Molds
2 to 8 cavity configurations optimized for production efficiency. Hot runner systems for zero-waste gating on high-volume SKUs.
Living Hinge Optimization
Proprietary gate and runner design for clamshell-style cans ensures uniform fill across the hinge zone — critical for flex durability.
Child-Resistant Mechanism Tooling
Precision undercut and slide mechanisms for ISO 8317-compliant child-resistant closures. Triangle lock and three-edge designs are our specialty.
Mold Lifecycle Management
Scheduled preventive maintenance, wear monitoring, and refurbishment. Mold life typically exceeds 500,000 shots before major service.
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Mold Steel | S136 / NAK80 / P20 |
| Max Mold Size | 600 × 500 mm |
| Cavity Count | 2 – 8 cavities |
| Runner System | Cold / Hot Runner |
| Surface Finish | SPI A-1 to D-3 |
| CNC Precision | ±0.005 mm |
| Lead Time | 4 – 6 weeks |
| Mold Lifespan | 500,000+ shots |
| Design Software | SolidWorks / UG NX |
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Have a Custom Product in Mind?
Whether you need a new mold for a unique snus can design or modifications to an existing product — our tooling team can turn your concept into production reality.
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