3D printed tooling and molds — large-format mold masters and lay-up tools.
Traditional mold and tool fabrication requires CNC machining time, material stock, and skilled machinists. Our 3D printing service produces mold masters, lay-up tools, vacuum forming bucks, and sacrificial tooling in days — at a fraction of the cost of machined alternatives.
Challenges we solve
What tooling and molds teams need from a 3D printing service
Reducing mold master lead time
CNC machining a mold master can take weeks. We print mold masters in 5–7 business days — and the surface quality from Industrial SLA often requires minimal post-processing.
Producing large-format tooling
Up to ~1000mm on Industrial SLA, ~1200mm on FGF. For larger tools, we split and assemble with precision alignment features.
Iterating tool designs
Tool design rarely succeeds on the first attempt. Reprinting a revised tool costs a fraction of re-machining and ships in days, not weeks.
Achieving mold-quality surfaces
Industrial SLA delivers 2 Ra μm surface finish. With additional sanding and sealing, surfaces are ready for direct molding applications.
Materials
Materials for tooling and molds
ABS-Like Resin on Industrial SLA for mold masters requiring smooth surfaces (2 Ra μm). ABS on FGF for large tools requiring impact resistance and machinability. High Temp Resin for tools exposed to elevated temperatures during composites cure cycles.
ABS-Like Resin
Industrial SLA · Shore D 79
Tough, impact resistant. Good for large functional parts, enclosures, and assemblies.
ABS
FGF · Rockwell R 110
Impact resistant, heat tolerant. The standard for extra-large format builds.
High Temp
SLA · Shore D 85
HDT 238°C. Molds, tooling, and parts exposed to heat.
Common parts
What we build for tooling and molds
Built in our factory
Brooklyn, NY
How it works
Your project, step by step
Submit tool design
Upload tool geometry with surface finish, tolerance, and application requirements.
Technology match
We recommend the technology and material based on tool size, surface requirements, and operating temperature.
Tool produced with orientation optimized for surface quality on molding surfaces.
Finish
Molding surfaces finished to specification. Sealing and release agents applied as needed.
Ship
Tool shipped in protective packaging, ready for use or secondary finishing.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Can 3D printed molds be used directly for production?
For short-run production (10–100 parts), yes — SLA mold masters work for silicone molding and vacuum forming. For higher volumes, 3D printed masters are used to create production molds.
What temperature can 3D printed tools withstand?
High Temp Resin handles up to 238°C HDT. ABS handles up to 95°C. ABS-Like Resin up to 65°C. Material selection depends on your process temperature.
How does surface quality compare to machined tools?
Industrial SLA delivers 2 Ra μm — comparable to fine-machined surfaces. With post-processing, surfaces can achieve near-polished quality.
Other applications
Rapid Prototyping
Functional prototypes in 2–3 business days. Test form, fit, and function before committing to tooling.
Production Parts
Production-grade 3D printed parts at volume — without tooling investment.
Hardware Development
One vendor from first prototype to production parts — no retooling, no requalifying.
Large Format 3D Printing
Single pieces up to 1200mm — or seamless multi-part assemblies at any scale.
Tooling & Fixtures
Custom jigs, fixtures, and assembly aids — delivered in days, not weeks.
Bridge Manufacturing
Ship real product now. Transition to injection molding when you are ready.
Replacement & Spare Parts
Reproduce legacy parts, replace obsolete components, and eliminate spare parts inventory.
Custom Enclosures
Custom enclosures with snap-fits, bosses, and ventilation — production-grade, no tooling.
Low Volume Manufacturing
Manufacture 10 to 5,000 parts without tooling — scale up or down order by order.
Presentation Models & Props
Presentation-quality models, trade show props, and display pieces — finished and delivered on time.
Casting Patterns
3D printed casting patterns — clean burnout, fine detail, no traditional pattern tooling.
Medical & Anatomical Models
Anatomical models, surgical planning aids, and medical training tools — dimensionally accurate.
End-Use Consumer Products
Ship real products to real customers — without injection mold tooling.
Design Verification & Testing
DVT and EVT builds in production-representative materials — validate before you tool.
Product Design Validation
Test form, fit, and function with production-grade materials before committing to tooling.
Investor Samples
Presentation-quality parts that look and feel like the final product — built for boardrooms, pitch decks, and demo days.
Pre-Production Testing
Validate tolerances, material behavior, and assembly flow at low volume before committing to production.
Jigs and Fixtures
Custom tooling for your production line — printed and delivered in days, not weeks.
End-Use Production Parts
Parts that go directly into products your customers buy and use — not prototypes, not samples.
Supply Chain Supplementation
Fill gaps in your supply chain without retooling or waiting months for overseas shipments.
Low-Volume Serial Production
Hundreds to thousands of identical parts — no MOQ from a mold shop, no tooling investment.
Replacement Parts Programs
On-demand spares for legacy and current products — without warehousing inventory.
Architectural Models
Site models, facade studies, and presentation pieces at true scale — printed whole or assembled seamless.
Trade Show Builds
Oversized displays and product replicas built to withstand transport and handling — show-ready finish.
Industrial Housings and Enclosures
Full-size prototypes of panels, covers, and housings — validate before committing to sheet metal or tooling.
Props and Set Pieces
Camera-ready props for film, TV, and commercial production — on tight timelines.
Wind Tunnel Models
Dimensionally accurate aerodynamic test models at scale — smooth surfaces, tight tolerances.
Legacy Part Replacement
Reverse-engineer and reproduce discontinued parts from scans or drawings — no original tooling needed.
Part Consolidation
Combine multi-part assemblies into single printed components — fewer parts, fewer failure points.
Lightweighting
Topology optimization and lattice structures — cut weight without cutting strength.
Manufacturability Analysis
Evaluate your design for printability before committing to a production run.
Scan-to-CAD
Point cloud in, watertight solid out — production-ready CAD from any 3D scan.
Tooling Design
Custom jigs, fixtures, and mold masters — designed from scratch for additive manufacturing.
Fixture Optimization
Redesign production fixtures to reduce weight, improve ergonomics, and speed up assembly.
Insights
Related reading
Design
Practical DfAM Strategies to Help You Save on 3D Printing
Proven Design for Additive Manufacturing strategies to reduce 3D printing costs, including lightweighting, hollowing, orientation optimization, and smart batching.
Industry
From 2025 to 2026: The Manufacturing Shifts We're Seeing (and How to Prepare)
Key manufacturing trends from 2025 and what to expect in 2026, including the rise of engineering-led decision-making and US-based additive manufacturing.
Plan Your Project
Tools to plan your build
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