The lead time for manufacturing a high-quality injection mold varies depending on mold type, complexity, number of cavities, precision requirements, and the manufacturer’s capacity. Generally speaking:
- Simple single-cavity molds (for prototypes or low-volume production): 4–6 weeks (about 1–2 months).
- Medium-complexity molds (multi-cavity, two-plate): 5–7 weeks.
- High-precision/complex production molds (with sliders, hot runners, multi-cavity, durable steel like H13): 7–11 weeks, or even longer (3–5 months).
High-quality molds emphasize durable steel materials (e.g., H13), precision machining, multiple trial runs, adjustments, and rigorous validation, typically requiring an additional 1–3 weeks for mold trial optimization. Chinese factories generally offer shorter average lead times (25–60 days), thanks to integrated design locking, material procurement, CNC/EDM processing, assembly, and testing. Actual delivery time is still influenced by order scheduling, supply chain stability, and the number of design revisions.
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