Get your products to market faster with our rapid tooling solutions. Perfect for prototypes, bridge tooling, pilot runs, and low-volume production.
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Partner with Livepoint, a leading injection molding supplier in China, for fast turnaround, transparent communication, and consistently dependable quality throughout your product journey.
Over 70% of our clients have partnered with us for more than a decade, benefiting from 10,000+ successfully completed rapid tooling projects.
We offer competitive initial tooling costs and low per-part pricing, reducing total lifecycle expenses by 35–45%, with full transparency and no hidden fees.
Our rapid tooling achieves micron-level tolerances up to ±0.001mm, ensuring each part is consistently precise, reliable, and ready for prototyping or small-batch production.
Rapid Tooling / Month
Prototyping Moldings / Month
Materials
High-performance materials designed for rapid tooling applications. Find the perfect balance between accuracy, longevity, and budget requirements.
Aluminum Mold Tooling
Lightweight and fast to machine, aluminum molds are ideal for prototyping and low-volume production (≤5,000 shots).
Excellent thermal conductivity for faster cooling, lightweight for easier handling, rapid machining shortens lead time, cost-effective for short-run projects.
Lower wear resistance compared with steel, not suitable for abrasive or high-temperature resins, limited lifespan in high-volume production.
Steel Mold Tooling
Pre-hardened steels (e.g., P20, 718) provide durability and consistency, ideal for medium-volume production (50,000–300,000 shots).
Uniform hardness ensures repeatable part quality, good polishability for high-quality surface finishes, robust for longer production runs, compatible with a wide range of thermoplastics.
Longer machining time and heavier weight than aluminum, higher upfront tooling cost, less suitable for rapid prototyping or very short runs.
Our extensive material selection ensures seamless progression from prototype tooling to injection molding.
See what our customers say about working with us — from tooling quality to delivery speed and project support.
Their mold design expertise significantly improved part quality and reduced production costs. A truly collaborative partner.
Jack
CEO of EVI
We’ve achieved consistent output through millions of cycles, They help us resolve big problem on Sudan Desert Control Project. We have good business relationship over 10 years, and will keep on this.
ZAID
VP. of Jenna
From DFM feedback to final validation, their engineering team provided exceptional support every step of the way
Jefferson
GM of XL power
Quick turnaround without compromising quality. Their molds enabled us to accelerate product launch with confidence
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CEO of Boryszew
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Rapid tooling refers to the fast production of mold tools—usually using soft steel or aluminum—designed for low- to mid-volume manufacturing. It bridges the gap between prototyping and full-scale production, enabling functional parts with production-grade materials in a shorter lead time.
Rapid tooling offers faster mold fabrication, lower cost, and greater flexibility for design changes compared with traditional moldmaking. It allows companies to validate part performance, conduct market testing, and start early-stage production without committing to high-cost, long-lead-time steel tooling.
Chinese rapid tooling manufacturers combine cost-effective production, diverse machining and moldmaking capabilities, and strong material sourcing networks. Many suppliers offer integrated services—design, DFM review, tooling, and molding—which shortens lead time and simplifies project management compared with local providers in higher-cost regions.
Cavity & Core: Form the external and internal geometry of the part.
Runner System: Channels that guide molten plastic into the mold cavity.
Ejection System: Releases the part from the mold after cooling.
Cooling Channels: Maintain consistent temperature for faster, stable cycles.
Venting: Allows trapped air and gases to escape during injection.
Production Volume: Required mold lifespan and number of shots.
Part Material: Abrasive or corrosive polymers may require hardened steel.
Geometric Complexity: Thin walls, deep ribs, and tight tolerances influence material strength needs.
Surface Finish Requirements: Optical, polished, or textured surfaces determine machinability and polishability.
Budget & Lead Time: Material choice must balance durability with cost and delivery expectations.
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