Global Custom Parts Manufacturing On-Demand
- ISO 9001 Certified & IATF 16949 Compliant
- From 1 to 1,000,000+ Parts
- Dedicated Engineering Support
- 99.9% On-Time Delivery Rate
Parts Manufacturing Capabilities
As your digital manufacturing partner, First Mold delivers end-to-end production solutions through a unified online platform. With our one-stop shop services in both subtractive and additive manufacturing, we eliminate the need to coordinate with multiple suppliers. Upload your design once to manage prototyping, custom part production, and scalable volume manufacturing in a single workflow.
Steel/Aluminum injection molds, die casting molds, and stamping tools. Accelerate your production with 30% faster tooling delivery and certified mold lifecycle management.
From custom plastic parts prototyping to high-volume production, we deliver precision injection molding with 500+ engineering-grade thermoplastics and ±0.01mm tolerance.
Precision CNC machining of metal alloys & engineering plastics. Optimized for complex part geometries, tight-tolerance (±0.005mm) components, and low-to-high volume production.
What Kind of Parts Manufacturing Company is First Mold?
- 24/7 Uninterrupted Production Capacity
- 30,000㎡+ Factory Floor Area
- 77% Repeat Customer Business
- Business global expansion map
First Mold is a custom parts manufacturing factory with three major production bases (two in China and one in Mexico). After more than a decade of development, First Mold has gradually grown into a supplier in the field of globally renowned on-demand manufacturing services.
Based on mold manufacturing and injection molding production, First Mold’s process system is gradually becoming diversified, precision-oriented, and mature. We take responsibility for every component of our customers.
Dual Manufacturing Hubs - Global Scale, Local Advantages
With two advanced facilities in Zhongshan, our Chinese bases serve as the backbone of high-efficiency manufacturing for industrial hubs across Asia and Europe. Located within 50km of raw material clusters and major ports, we deliver:
Our Guanajuato-based Mexico factory is engineered for nearshore manufacturing excellence. Strategically positioned near Texas border crossings and Atlantic freight routes, we guarantee:
Our Global Network of Partners
Why Choose Us to Make Custom Parts
You are an engineer or a member of a procurement team. In the process of searching for parts manufacturing suppliers and cooperating with them, you will encounter various problems that arise during cooperation. By choosing to cooperate with First Mold, you will avoid many unnecessary troubles.
01. Integrated Supply Chain | Efficient Communication | Reliable Delivery
Customer's Dilemma
“To get my product made, I need a mold, injection molding, and CNC work. So I have to find one supplier for the mold, another for molding, and a third for CNC. If there’s a problem, they all point fingers at each other. I’m stuck being the ‘project coordinator,’ always calling and emailing to check the status. It’s exhausting, and delayed projects are just part of the routine.”
Partner with First Mold for Solutions
- A Dedicated Project Lead: You have one point of contact who manages everything from DFM to final shipment. He or she will provide you weekly progress reports.
- Everything In One Place: Our integrated workflow cuts down the back-and-forth by over 60%, so your projects move faster and more smoothly.
- Predictable Timelines: With a streamlined workflow, we commit to and achieve on-time delivery rates over 98%.
You will get
Higher efficiency, shorter time-to-market, and a more relaxed management experience.
02. Better Quality from the Start | Fewer Headaches in the End
Customer's Pain Point
“I keep getting parts with defects—warping, sink marks, or dimensions that are just off. It’s frustrating because I can’t tell if the mold, the molding process, or the post-processing is to blame. The high scrap rate is eating into my budget, and I’m worried about the reliability of my final product.”
Partner with First Mold for Solutions
- Teamwork from Day One: Our mold, molding, and CNC engineers sit together during the design review. Our first-time success rate to can boost over 90%.
- Control Every Step: Because we control all steps, each team sets up the next one for success. Hand-offs between molding and machining can lower the defect rate by up to 40%.
- Single-Accountability: Single-point accountability means you get a guaranteed quality product, hassle-free.
You will get
More reliable parts, a significant drop in scrap and rework, and the confidence that your product is built to last.
03. Optimize for Total Cost, Not Just Unit Price
Challenges You May Face
“I compared several mold quotes and chose the cheapest, but subsequent molding was plagued with low efficiency and high scrap rates. The total cost was ultimately higher. I know cost isn’t just about one quote, but I have no way to control the overall expense”
Partner with First Mold for Solutions
- True Bundled Pricing: We provide integrated "Mold + Parts" quotes, giving you 100% transparency on your total investment from day one, with no hidden costs.
- Value Engineering in Action: We might suggest a 5-10% increase in mold investment for a superior cooling system that reduces the molding cycle time by 20%. This can save 15% or more on the total part cost.
- Cut out middlemen’s profits: Our one-stop service naturally removes the layered markups from multiple suppliers. This means you get higher service quality and a better product for a more competitive total expenditure.
You will get
Complete cost transparency, a lower Total Cost of Ownership (TCO), and stronger market competitiveness
How to Manufacture with First Mold?
1. 3D Design Upload
Submit 3D CAD models and discuss technical specifications with engineering teams.
2. DFM Analysis & Quotation
Conduct Design for Manufacturability (DFM) verification and provide cost estimation
3. Component Making Process
Execute advanced manufacturing methods including CNC precision machining, injection molding, 3d printing, etc.
4. Quality Inspection & Delivery
Implement dimensional accuracy checks and arrange certified logistics for high-grade components.
Professional & Detailed
Human quotation is the primary pricing method on our online manufacturing platform. After uploading your part’s 3D file, our project managers will contact you within 2 hours. Based on your uploaded manufacturing requirements, we will provide the most accurate quotation.
Convenient & Fast
The quotation generation system is powered by First Mold’s self-developed AI quotation system. After you upload 3D drawings, material specifications, quantity, surface treatment requirements, and other needs, the system will instantly provide an approximate quotation for your reference.
Industries for Manufacturable Parts
Our injection molding technology brings innovative breakthroughs to various industries and explores endless possibilities.
Automotive
Automotive parts, including interior parts, exterior parts and functional components.
Consumer Electronics
Consumer electronics parts, like structural support parts, functional transmission parts and precision accessories
Medical
Medical device parts, like structural support components and customized medical components
Aerospace
Aerospace parts, like auxiliary & interior components, small-scale structural & enclosure parts and tooling, fixtures & prototypes
Consumer Goods
Parts of consumer goods, like home & daily life accessories, personal care & wellness parts
Industrial Equipment
Industrial parts, including functional transmission & connection parts and customized cover & protection parts
Success stories
From low volume manufacturing to mass production, First Mold has delivered 10000+ mission-critical parts for global industries. We never stop exploring the path of plastic parts and metal parts. Cases are the proof of strength of a good company.
First Mold can respond to quotes within 12 hours. With a machining accuracy of ±0.05 mm and engineering material selection for ABS, PC, PMMA, and other materials, we have successfully delivered a small batch sample of 1000 pieces.
| Cycle | Tolerances | Materials |
|---|---|---|
| 15 Days | ±0.002″ | ABS, LG CHEM LUPOY RF3208 |
First Mold, through mature two-shot mold manufacturing and injection molding capabilities, keeps the rejection rate of automotive door handle parts to no more than 0.8%.
| Parts Tolerance | Mold Tolerance | Materials |
|---|---|---|
| ±0.1 mm | ±0.05 mm | PP + 10% GF |
Precision Metal & Plastic Parts Manufacturing
The engineers at First Mold master the majority of materials used in component manufacturing.
Metallic materials are primarily applied in our mold manufacturing, CNC machining, 3D printing, and die-casting processes. Common metal processing materials include aluminum alloys, zinc alloys, stainless steel, various tool steels, and copper.
Plastic materials are mainly used in injection molding, CNC machining, and 3D printing processes. Common plastic processing materials include ABS, PC, PA66 (Nylon 66), POM, PP, PE, PMMA, PPS, PEEK, LCP, PET, PBT, PS, and PVC.
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