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Tag Archives: mold tools
Last updated: June 5, 2026
The 8–12 Week Tooling Timeline Myth: What Really Affects Injection Mold Tooling Lead Times? [Podcast]
Tooling delays do not usually start when steel is being cut. By that point, the design may already have been released, the tooling order placed, the deposit paid, the launch timeline shared internally, and the first sample date built into … Continue reading
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Tagged mold tools, mold fabrication, dfm, tooling, plastic injection molding
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Paid for Your Molds but Can’t Get Them Back? (Mold Ownership in China Explained) | Disputes With Chinese Suppliers Q&A (Volume 28)
You paid for the tooling. You have the invoices. You were told the molds are yours. But now your Chinese supplier won’t release them… If you’re dealing with a mold ownership dispute in China, you’re not alone. It may not … Continue reading
