Quotation & Cooperation FAQ
Below are the questions most frequently asked by automotive lighting mold clients, organized by quotation, technical capability, development process, quality validation, and international export. Can't find your answer? Contact us directly.
Quotation & Cooperation FAQ
Q: How much does an automotive lighting mold cost?
A: Mold price varies widely with size, cavities, steel, surface grade, and whether it's multi-shot, so there's no single figure. The five main cost drivers are mold size, cavity count, steel selection, optical surface grade, and multi-shot structure. Send us 3D or 2D data and we'll provide a formal quote within 2 working days.
Q: What do you need to prepare a quote?
A: Ideally 3D data (STP ); 2D drawings (PDF / DWG) or a physical sample also work. Telling us the target resin, estimated annual volume, and required lead time speeds up the quote and improves accuracy.
Q: Is there a minimum order quantity (MOQ)?
A: A mold is a single-unit development — there's no "minimum quantity" for the mold itself. If you mean the injection production MOQ afterward, that depends on your chosen molding partner, and we can help connect you.
Q: What are the payment terms for a first order?
A: Staged payment is standard in the mold industry — deposit, milestone on dimensional approval, and balance before shipment. For a first cross-border order we recommend staged payment so both sides share risk. Exact terms are confirmed at quotation.
Q: Can you do mold design only, without manufacturing?
A: Yes. We offer standalone mold design and mold flow analysis; we also accept commissions for individual stages such as reverse engineering or flow analysis.
Q: How long is a quote valid?
A: Quotes state a validity period because steel and outsourcing prices fluctuate. Expired quotes are recalculated to reflect current cost.