Rapid Tooling

Material & Mold Options

• Aluminum (7075/6061) – ideal for fast iterations and up to 5,000 shots

• P20 Tool Steel – better for slightly higher volumes and production-like durability

• MUD inserts – reduce cost for multi-use base frames

Applications

• EV connector housings and light guides

• Smart hardware enclosures and brackets

• POS terminal plastic frames

• Medical testing or diagnostic casings

• Bridge production before steel tooling

Why Upper Prototype?

• DFM & mold flow analysis included

• Turnaround in 7–12 working days

• ±0.05 mm tolerance standard

• Texturing, polishing, and insert molding options available

Submit Your Project

Send your 3D CAD file or 2D drawing to quote@upperprototype.com. Our engineers will review your design and provide a quote within 24 hours.

Rapid Tooling

Rapid tooling, also known as bridge tooling or soft tooling, is the process of creating prototype injection molds using aluminum or pre-hardened steel. It's ideal for testing part designs, material behavior, and short-run production without the long lead time or cost of full-scale tooling.