Prototype Molds

Prototype molds (also known as rapid tooling or trial molds) play a vital role in product development. These molds enable engineers and designers to validate their part designs and perform necessary iterations without the high costs and long lead times of full production molds.

At MID Mold, we offer a complete suite of low-volume mold solutions tailored for the following applications:

• Functional testing
• Fit and assembly trials
• Market samples
• Pre-production validation

Depending on your needs, we offer:

• Aluminum molds with ultra-fast turnaround (5-10 days)
• P20 or 718H steel molds for medium-volume runs (500-5,000 shots)
• Insert-based mold frames for reduced costs and shorter lead times
• Cold or hot runner systems, depending on the material and application
• Compatible with overmolding, insert molding, and transparent parts

Key Benefits:

• Cost-effective molds for runs of 100-10,000 parts
• Faster development cycles Get parts faster
• Discover design flaws early, before production begins
• Perform flexible engineering changes at minimal cost
• Ideal for pilot production, clinical trials, or market launch validation

Typical applications include:

• Consumer electronic housings
• Automotive components
• Medical prototypes
• Packaging closures and accessories
• Engineered parts for mechanical evaluation

Our engineering team works closely with customers to balance speed, cost, and part performance, ensuring prototype molds meet your unique goals.