Can You Order a Single Plastic Mold Without a High-Volume Commitment?

Yes. Longterm accepts custom plastic injection mold orders starting at one set. A low minimum order makes tooling accessible for smaller projects, but it does not establish a specific unit price. The quote depends on factors such as part geometry, mold material, cavity count, and the production scope you require.

Choose the Order Scope That Fits Your Project

You can purchase a custom mold on its own or combine mold development with injection molding for finished parts. For the combined option, the production minimum is negotiable, which can help buyers who need tooling and parts but are not ready to place a large production order.

• Custom plastic injection molds are listed with a minimum order of one set.
• Electronic-housing mold options include P20, 718H, and 1.2738 steel, compatibility with ABS, PC, and PP, and single- or multi-cavity designs.
• Available applications include consumer-electronics housings and connectors, plus appliance housings and control panels.
• Mass-production quantities can be discussed when mold development and injection production are ordered together.

What Determines the Quote and Schedule?

A one-set minimum confirms that a single mold set can be ordered; it does not mean the tooling will have the same economics as a high-volume parts run. To receive a useful estimate, share a part drawing or sample and specify the resin, cavity count, surface finish, expected mold life, and whether the order covers tooling only or molded components too. These details define the design and manufacturing work involved.

For the listed electronic-housing mold, the stated precision tolerance is ±0.02 mm, with a mold-life range of 50,000 to 800,000 shots. These figures describe the listed product and should not be treated as universal specifications for every mold. The listed quality process includes mold trials, dimensional inspection, and a complete pre-shipment check.

Timing varies with the service and mold complexity. The product listing quotes 20–35 days. Longterm's custom-mold service lists 25–35 working days, while simple molds under its mold-making and injection-molding service are listed at 20–25 working days. For a mold-and-production project, production is listed at 7–15 days after sample approval. Confirm the schedule for your specific scope when requesting a quote.

Longterm cites experience with projects such as a handheld-device electronic housing mold and a double-shot overmolding mold for a consumer-electronics shell. The company is ISO 9001:2015 certified for the design, manufacture, and sale of precision molds, as well as the sale of plastic products.

Order Options at a Glance

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I order only one mold set?

Yes. The listed minimum order quantity for a custom plastic injection mold is one set.

Will a single-set order have the same unit economics as mass production?

No price list or direct unit-price comparison is provided. Ask for a project-specific quotation based on the part design, mold requirements, and whether production parts are included.

Can Longterm supply both the mold and the plastic parts?

Yes. Mold development can be combined with injection molding. The production quantity is negotiable, and the listed production lead time is 7–15 days after sample approval.

Request a Project-Specific Quote

Ordering one mold set is an option for buyers with smaller requirements, and adding injection molding provides a way to source parts alongside the tooling. To assess the cost accurately, send the part specifications and ask the supplier to itemize the mold and production scope. Longterm Manufacturing Solutions Limited reports monthly capacity of 15–20 injection molds and serves customers in North America, Europe, and Australia. For technical questions or a quotation, contact rogerluo@longterm-mold.com.

About Longterm

Longterm Manufacturing Solutions Limited was established in 2010. It provides mold design, tooling, precision machining, mold manufacturing, and parts production for international customers. The company reports a workforce of 50, annual output of about 180 molds, and production of more than 120,000 precision-machined components. Its ISO 9001:2015 certification covers precision-mold design, manufacturing, and sales. Longterm serves customers in electronics, household appliances, and industrial manufacturing.