Pricing · USD
Mold & die design pricing
Fixed-price packages, simple hourly rates and monthly retainers. All prices in US dollars, valid until April 30, 2027.
Design packages
| Package | Includes | Price (USD) | Turnaround |
|---|---|---|---|
| DFM review | Draft, wall thickness, gate and parting-line analysis; fill/warp simulation; written report with part-change recommendations | $750 – 1,250 | 48 hours |
| Simple mold design | 2-plate mold, 1–2 cavities: 3D assembly, 2D details, BOM, cooling layout | $3,900 – 6,500 | 2–3 weeks |
| Complex mold design | Hot runner, slides, lifters or multi-cavity: 3D assembly, 2D details, BOM, cooling layout, mold-flow validation | $9,500 – 19,500 | 4–6 weeks |
| Progressive die design | Strip layout, forming simulation, 3D die assembly, 2D details, BOM | $7,800 – 19,500 | 3–6 weeks |
Fixed price. The exact price is confirmed in your quote after we review the part. Prices valid until April 30, 2027.
Every package includes
- Two design review calls: concept approval and final review
- Native CAD files plus STEP / Parasolid and PDF drawings
- Remote support at first tryout (T1)
- Free correction of design-caused issues until 30 days after T1
Hourly rates
- $65/hSenior designerMold & die design, simulation, design reviews
- $48/hDetailer2D detail drawings, BOMs, electrode lists, updates
- +25%Rush workHalf the standard turnaround
- 10 hMinimum orderOr one package
Monthly retainer · Reserved capacity
Priority design hours, every month.
Capacity held for your shop: a primary designer who knows your standards, plus a backup so work never stops. Working under your direction and to your standards.
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Standard
$4,800/month
80 priority hours · $60/h
Priority hours for steady overflow work.
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Dedicated
$8,960/month
160 priority hours · $56/h
A full month of design capacity, first in our queue.
Up to 20% of unused hours roll over to the next month. Minimum term 3 months; 30 days' notice to cancel after that.
Payment terms
- Jobs under $5,000: 50% at order, 50% on design approval.
- Jobs of $5,000 and above: 30% at order, 40% at concept approval, 30% on design approval.
- Retainers: billed monthly in advance.
- Net 30 by international wire transfer. Bank fees paid by the sender.
Changes and scope
- Changes you request after concept approval are billed at the hourly rate, quoted before we start.
- Design errors on our side are fixed at no cost.
Pricing questions
What happens if we change the part after concept approval?
Changes you request after concept approval are billed at the hourly rate, and we quote them before we start.
How do we pay?
By international wire transfer, Net 30. Jobs under $5,000 are 50% at order and 50% on design approval. Larger jobs are 30% at order, 40% at concept approval and 30% on design approval.
What if there is a mistake in the design?
Design errors on our side are fixed at no cost. Every package includes free correction of design-caused issues until 30 days after first tryout (T1).
First-time offer
Send us one part. Get a free DFM review in 48 hours.
Up to 8 hours of engineering, free of charge. No commitment — just see how we work.