Plastic Injection Molding Cost Breakdown — How to Budget

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Breaking down the cost components of a plastic injection mold project:

Mold Cost Ranges

• Simple 2-plate mold: $3,000–$8,000
• Medium with slides: $8,000–$25,000
• Complex hot runner: $25,000–$80,000
• Automotive precision: $80,000–$300,000

Cost Drivers

• Cavity count (more cavities = higher mold cost, lower per-part cost)
• Steel grade (P20 vs H13 vs S136)
• Hot runner vs cold runner
• Surface finish requirements

Full guide: https://www.mfgabc.com/guides/plastic-injection-molding-cost-breakdown.html

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