888-605-2068 Get a Quote Services Products Careers About Contact Mold Making for Rotomolding The first step in mold making, or mold fabrication, is making sure we completely understand your requirements. Then, we'll work together to make or adjust your mold, or we'll find the perfect vendor to get the job done. The Mold Making Process Our design and engineering team will work with you directly to ensure your design is perfected for rotomolding. Once your design is finalized, we’ll work together on a mold. We use both cast molds and machined molds, and our team will determine what’s best for your product. If you need a new mold, Elkhart Plastics can make your mold, or we will facilitate the process with a preferred mold maker. In-House Mold Making For certain types of products, Elkhart Plastics can build a mold using fabricated aluminum at our in-house facilities. This is a great option for products like RV liners or holding tanks. If you already have a mold that simply needs modifications, our team can handle that on-site in our mold building and repair shops. Outsourced Molds If your product is more complex, we will work with preferred mold makers to get you the best quality molds required for your project. Mold Repairs & Modifications Our mold shops will handle any future repairs or modifications that may be needed with your mold. If you come to us with an existing mold that requires adjustments, we can make any required modifications in-house. Tooling Types Fabricated Sheet Metal Tooling Fabricated Sheet Metal Tooling is most commonly used on large parts that don’t have complex design geometry. Sheet Metal Tooling is usually the least expensive kind of rotational mold tooling and can be made in 4 to 6 weeks depending on the complexity of the design. Fabricated Sheet Metal Tools are formed and welded. The welds are then ground and polished. Billet Rotational Molding Tooling Billet tooling is used for complex designs and when smooth surfaces are needed. Billet Tooling is usually the most expensive kind of rotational mold tooling and can be made in 6 to 8 weeks depending on the complexity of the design. The billet tooling starts with a 3D solid model of the tooling halves that are CNC machined, then the billet tool is ready to be framed and finished. Cast Rotational Molding Tooling The most common type of tooling used in rotational molding offers a wide range of surface finishes/textures. Cast Tooling is relatively inexpensive and can be made in six-to-eight weeks depending on the complexity of the design. Rotational Molding Tooling Options Slides Hinges Swings Guide Pins Clamps and j-hooks Receivers, Bolts, and Stops Air Flow Amplifiers Inserts Drop Boxes Mold Finishes Molded-in Logos or other information Have Questions About Molds? Our team is here to help every step of the way. Contact Us Today Top Stories Announcing the Launch of Our New Website Elkhart Plastics Adds New PWC Port to Connect-A-Dock Line Elkhart Plastics Adds 20-Quart Box to KONG Coolers Line Myers Industries Acquires Elkhart Plastics, Inc. Elkhart Plastics Introduces New Intermediate Bulk Container Manufacturing Locations South Bend, IN Elkhart, IN Middlebury, IN Atlantic, IA Littleton, CO Ridgefield, WA Quick Links Product Gallery Services About Rotomolding Convert Your Parts More News Company About Contact News Careers Resources About Rotomolding Request a Quote Product Gallery FAQs Social Proprietary Brands © 2021 Elkhart Plastics | A Myers Industries Company | Terms and Conditions of Sale | Terms | Privacy