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KDET offers rapid prototyping and quick-turn mold trial services that accelerate product development by delivering functional injection-molded prototypes in days instead of weeks. Our aluminum prototype molds, combined with 3D-printed mold inserts and rapid CNC machining, enable design validation, functional testing, and market testing with production-equivalent material and surface quality. Since 2007, we have supported hundreds of product development programs from initial concept through production ramp-up.

KDET provides world-class rapid prototyping mold solutions engineered for the demanding requirements of global OEM manufacturers. With 18 years of industry experience and a fully integrated manufacturing facility in Xiamen, China, we deliver end-to-end solutions from engineering consultation and DFM analysis through mold manufacturing, production, quality assurance, and global logistics. Our structured project management approach ensures clear milestones, transparent communication, and documented quality at every stage.

• Aluminum Prototype Molds: Manufactured from 7075-T6 aircraft-grade aluminum, our prototype molds are machined at 3-5x the speed of steel tooling, achieving delivery in 7-15 working days for single-cavity configurations. Mold life typically ranges from 5,000 to 50,000 shots — ideal for bridge tooling and pilot production.
• 3D-Printed Mold Inserts: For ultra-rapid validation, we use SLA or DLP 3D-printed mold inserts capable of producing 50-500 parts with production-grade thermoplastics. Lead times as short as 3-5 working days for simple geometries.
• Production-Equivalent Quality: Our rapid tooling uses the same steel mold bases, ejector systems, and cooling circuits as production tooling, ensuring prototype parts accurately represent production part quality, shrinkage, and mechanical properties.
• Bridge Tooling Capability: Aluminum prototype molds with enhanced cooling and premium surface finishes can serve as bridge tooling, supporting production volumes of 10,000-50,000 parts while steel production tooling is being manufactured.
• Design Iteration Support: Low-cost aluminum tooling enables rapid mold modifications between design iterations. Cavity and core changes can typically be completed in 1-3 working days, supporting agile product development cycles.
• Full Reporting: Every prototype run includes a detailed dimensional inspection report, process parameter documentation, and material certification, providing the engineering data needed for design validation and production tooling optimization.

• Product Design Validation: Test form, fit, and function with production-grade materials before committing to expensive steel production tooling. Identify and resolve design issues early when changes are fast and low-cost.
• Regulatory Testing: Produce functional prototypes for UL, FDA, CE, and other regulatory compliance testing using the exact material grade that will be used in production, ensuring valid test results.
• Market Testing & Trade Shows: Generate small production runs of 500-5,000 units for market testing, customer sampling, trade show displays, and crowdfunding campaign fulfillment.
• Assembly & Process Validation: Validate assembly procedures, fixturing, and manufacturing processes using production-equivalent components before production tooling is complete.
• Bridge to Production: Maintain supply continuity during production tooling manufacture by using aluminum bridge tooling for initial production volumes, avoiding costly line-down situations.

• Engineering Review & DFM: 2-5 working days — Design analysis, simulation, and feasibility report
• Mold Design & Approval: 3-7 working days — Full 3D mold design for client sign-off
• Mold Manufacturing: 15-30 working days — Precision machining, EDM, assembly
• Mold Trial & Samples: 2-3 working days — T0 samples with dimensional inspection report
• Production & QC: 7-15 working days — Full production with SPC and in-line inspection
• Packaging & Shipment: 2-5 working days — Professional export packaging with full documentation