Mold TypeProduction VolumeMold MaterialMinimum HardnessIdeal Use Case
Steel MoldsHighHigh-quality steel50-55 HRCHigh-volume, high-precision, long-term production
Aluminum MoldsMediumAluminum40-45 HRCMedium to low-volume production, cost-effective, fast turnarounds
Hard Alloy MoldsHighHard alloy60+ HRCHigh-precision, high-volume, wear-resistant applications
Silicone MoldsLowSilicone20-30 Shore ARapid prototyping, low-volume production
Copper MoldsMediumCopper alloy40-50 HRCMedium-volume production, heat-sensitive parts
General Purpose Plastics
Engineering Plastics
Thermoplastic Elastomers
High-Performance Plastics
Composite Materials