Rapid tooling bridges the gap between prototype and mass production. We build tooling quickly so you can produce real parts sooner — without the long lead times and high cost of conventional tooling.
What we offer
- Bridge tooling for early production
- Tooling for injection molding and casting
- Short-run and production tooling
- Faster lead times than conventional tooling
- A cost-effective route to market testing
Materials
Depending on your volume and part, we use aluminium or steel tooling — balancing speed, cost and tool life for your specific project.
Applications & industries
Perfect for bridging production while master tooling is built, testing a product in the market, or producing moderate volumes cost-effectively.
Why choose CNC Shop Floor
- Engineer-led, with 15+ years of manufacturing experience
- Export-focused — trusted by buyers in the USA, Europe and beyond
- NDA-friendly: we protect your intellectual property
- Prototype to production under one roof
- Clear, responsive communication in English
FAQ
What is the difference between rapid tooling and production tooling?
Rapid tooling is built faster and at lower cost for bridge or moderate volumes, while full production tooling is optimised for very high volumes and long life.
How does rapid tooling shorten my lead time?
It lets you start producing real molded or cast parts much sooner, instead of waiting weeks for conventional hardened tooling.
Can rapid tooling be used for real production parts?
Yes — it produces genuine production-quality parts, which is why it's ideal for bridge production and market testing.