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Advantages increase with the complexity of the molded part.
Less expensive than an aluminum tool. Lower lead time than aluminum tool. From one mold, 50-500 pieces can be produced. Part can be of moderate to high complexity. Since the consistency of the mold is hard, it cannot be distorted to ensure part release.