Tooling Solutions

Mold Classifications (freestand molds):

Class 101 Mold

Cycles

1 Million or more

Description

Built for extremely high production.

Class 102 Mold

Cycles

Not exceeding one million

Description

Medium to high production mold, good for abrasive materials and/or parts close tolerances.

Class 103 Mold

Cycles

500,000

Description

Medium production mold. This is a very popular mold for low to medium production needs.

Class 104 Mold

Cycles

Under 100,000

Description

Low production mold. Used only for limited production preferably with non-abrasive materials.

Class 105 Mold

Cycles

Not exceeding 500

Description

Prototype only. Constructed in the least expensive manner possible to produce a very limited quantity of prototype parts.

Unit Insert Classifications (speed-base inserts):

Class 1 Unit Insert

Cycles

Approximately 500,000

Description

Top quality materials for medium to high production requirements.

Class II Unit Insert

Cycles

Under 100,000

Description

Similar to Class 104 Mold. Most commonly used insert. Lowe to medium production.

Cycles

Less than 500

Description

Similar to Class 105 Mold. Least expensive insert for very limited quantities.