Shenzhen Alu Rapid Prototype Precision Co., Ltd. Industry News Home News Advantage of prototype plastics tooling Speed: Tooling can be produced in days to weeks (e.g., 3D-printed molds in 1–3 days, aluminum molds in 1–2 weeks).Cost-Effective: Soft tooling costs significantly less than production tooling (e.g., $500–$5,000 vs. $20,000–$100,000 for steel molds).Flexibility: Allows rapid design iterations and testing of multiple materials or finishes.Realistic Prototypes: Produces parts with properties close to final products, unlike 3D-printed prototypes.