Processes · 30-day cavity lifecycle

Concept to cavity, documented at every step.

Most shops pass your part between three or four vendors. We conduct the process end to end, which is why we can commit to a 30-day new-tool window without overstating it.

CAD model of a micro-molded PEEK clamp component
01 · CONCEPT
PHASE
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Concept

DfM consult · mold-flow sim · material selection

  • DurationDay 0–3
  • OwnerDesign lead
  • DeliverableFeasibility memo
  • Go/no-goGate review

Three disciplines.

Capability matrix

Micro Molding

  • 01Shot weights 0.004–2.5 g
  • 02PEEK, LCP, COC, Ultem
  • 03Insert molding
  • 04Single to multi-cavity tooling
  • 05Documented process windows

Micro Machining

  • 015-axis micro milling
  • 02Sub-micron feature sizes
  • 03Stainless, Ti, W-carbide
  • 04Surface grinding
  • 05Lights-out capable

Product Design

  • 01Early-stage DfM
  • 02Mold-flow analysis
  • 03Tolerance stack studies
  • 04Material down-selection
  • 05Regulatory-friendly docs
FAQ

Questions asked before the purchase order.

The ten questions most frequently asked before signing a tooling agreement, answered as our engineers would answer them directly.

01 / 10What is the minimum shot weight you can micro-mold?
Our Sodick LP20EH3 micro injection press handles shot weights from 0.004 g up to 2.5 g with ±0.3% repeatability. The two-stage screw-and-plunger architecture is what makes sub-gram shots dimensionally stable — conventional presses lose process control well before that range.
02 / 10What tolerances can you hold on micro-molded parts?
Cavity steel is cut to ±2 µm, and molded parts hold to ±10 µm — the plastic shrinks as it cools and shrink varies with material, wall and fill, so a ±2 µm cavity does not make a ±2 µm part. Tighter tolerances are available after DfM review and mold-flow simulation. Every tolerance commitment is backed by a documented GR&R study — we do not quote tolerances we cannot measure repeatably.
03 / 10Which materials do you process?
PEEK (including medical grades), LCP, COC, Ultem, and other high-performance thermoplastics. Tool temperatures up to 220 °C support high-flow resins, and cavity pressure runs under closed-loop control for shot-to-shot consistency. Bio-compatible plastics for implantable and fluid-path applications are routine.
04 / 10How quickly will I receive a quotation after submitting an RFQ?
First sales response within 4 business hours. A full quote with tooling recommendation and a realistic lead-time estimate follows within 48 hours of receiving prints or CAD. Quoting includes a feasibility memo — if the part has a manufacturability issue, you hear it before you sign a PO.
05 / 10How quickly can you build a production mold?
30 days from concept to validated cavity is our standard cadence — DfM, mold-flow simulation, tool design, fabrication, T1 sampling, and first-article inspection included. Expedite paths are available on a case-by-case basis when the program requires it.
06 / 10Are you ISO certified?
Yes — ISO 9001:2015. Quality records, tooling documentation, and process data are retained for the duration of the program plus 7 years to support medical-device traceability and regulatory audits.
07 / 10Do you support insert molding?
Yes. Insert molding runs on the LP20EH3 with feed-integrated tooling, presenting metal or ceramic inserts at near-MIM cycle times. Feed geometry is designed into the mold base at the DfM stage — no secondary press or transfer step.
08 / 10Do you perform 5-axis micro machining in addition to molding?
Yes. Our Jingdiao GRA100 (32,000 RPM HSK-32 spindle, sub-micron positioning) machines tool steel, carbide, stainless, titanium, and tungsten — for the geometries that injection will not tolerate, and for the tooling inserts that produce the molds themselves. Surface finishes to Ra 0.1 µm are achievable.
09 / 10What industries do you serve?
Medical device is the primary focus — catheter components, drug-delivery parts, surgical instruments, diagnostic disposables. We also build for diagnostics, aerospace, defense, microelectronics, and robotics. One tolerance standard applies across every sector.
10 / 10Will you sign an NDA before reviewing my design?
Yes. Mutual NDA templates are on hand and we will execute one promptly, before any proprietary information moves. Email sales@futuremicromoldllc.com with "NDA request" in the subject line to start.