Plastic injection moulding
for small production runs.
EU-based injection moulding for small production runs. Use 100 pieces and €3,000 tooling as planning baselines; actual scope, minimum quantity and price are confirmed in the quote.
Estonia · Finland · Sweden · Norway · Denmark · Latvia · Lithuania · Iceland
One accountable partner, from first sketch to series production
Nordmould supplies injection moulded plastic components and tooling, with production in Estonia and support from relevant EU manufacturing partners. Capabilities, inspection requirements and the proposed production route are assessed for your part.
Budget a small production run
Compare budgets for 100, 1,000 and 10,000 parts and identify what to confirm before ordering a tool. The examples use explicitly stated assumptions.
What determines cost per part?
Material, machine time, tooling and batch costs with a reproducible calculator example.
When does a better tool repay its cost?
Compare tooling plus production over demand you can realistically use before a revision.
Moulding or 3D printing?
Check small-batch break-even alongside function, finish and the risk of design changes.
Part-cost calculator · Tooling cost estimator · Compare supplier quotations · Quote comparison normaliser · RFQ brief builder
Three tiers for every stage of your product
3D-printed and soft-tool prototypes to verify form and fit before you commit to metal tooling.
Aluminium tooling for initial production batches and repeat orders. Tool design and the economical batch size are assessed for your part.
Production uses hardened-steel tooling for repeat orders and series volumes.
Check the production route before committing to tooling
For a new enclosure, replacement component or first production batch, tooling cost and part specification need to be considered together. Share the initial batch, expected repeat demand, material, critical dimensions and finish.
| Requirement | Starting point | Confirm for your project |
|---|---|---|
| Quantity | 100 pieces: indicative planning baseline | Batch size and repeat demand |
| Tooling budget | €3,000 (starting point) | Tool design, inclusions and exclusions |
| Tooling schedule | Tooling typically 4–11 weeks | Tooling, sample and delivery dates |
| DFM | Free DFM review | Review scope and turnaround |
| Quality | Inspection against the agreed drawing | Inspection and certificate scope |
| Confidentiality | NDA and file-sharing terms | Discuss confidentiality and NDA requirements before sharing sensitive CAD. |
From STEP file to delivered parts in four steps
Send your files
The free DFM review considers wall thickness, draft, undercuts and gate options using the information supplied. Ask Nordmould to confirm both turnaround times in writing when submitting the enquiry.
Receive a written quote
Request a written quotation separating tooling, part price at the proposed quantity, sampling, inspection, secondary operations and delivery.
Tooling & trial shots
Once approved, tooling begins. You sign off physical trial shots before production starts.
Production & delivery
Parts are produced, quality-checked and shipped to your address across the Baltic & Nordic region.
Frequently asked questions
What is the minimum order quantity at Nordmould?
100 pieces: indicative planning baseline. The actual quotation depends on geometry, tool design, material, quantity and inspection. Prototype routes and quantities are assessed separately.
How much does injection mould tooling cost?
For initial budgeting, use 100 injection-moulded pieces and €3,000 tooling as indicative planning baselines, not a guaranteed minimum or fixed price. The actual quotation depends on geometry, tool design, material, quantity and inspection. Prototype routes and quantities are assessed separately.
How long does tooling take?
Tooling is typically planned within a 4–11 week range, depending on design and tooling route. Nordmould confirms the project schedule in the quotation. Sample approval and delivery are separate steps; a general range is not a booked completion date.
Which countries does Nordmould serve?
Nordmould serves buyers across the Baltics and Nordics using EU production. Delivery within the EU differs from shipping to Norway or Iceland, which are outside the EU customs union. Confirm delivery terms, customs handling, taxes and the responsible party for your destination in the quotation.
What is a free DFM review?
The free DFM review considers wall thickness, draft, undercuts and gate options using the information supplied. Send STEP geometry with a PDF identifying critical dimensions, finish and acceptance criteria. The review flags design questions; it does not replace testing or certification of your finished product.
What materials can Nordmould mould?
Standard materials include ABS, PC, PMMA, PP, POM, TPE, and TPU. Engineering grades are available on request. Material selection guidance is included in the free DFM review.
Is there IP risk using a Baltic/Nordic partner?
Discuss confidentiality and NDA requirements before sharing sensitive CAD. Ask which information can be shared within the production chain and under what terms. Factory identities remain confidential in the white-label arrangement; agree any additional information or audit requirements before deciding whether the service fits your project.
Send a STEP file. Get a free manufacturability review.
Ask Nordmould to confirm both turnaround times in writing when submitting the enquiry.
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