How much does it cost to customize the mold of enamel pins?

1. Simple mold complexity design: If the shape of the metal pins or fridge magnet is relatively regular, such as square or circle, and the pattern is simple without too many details, the mold production is relatively easy, and the cost is usually between several hundred and one $120

For instance, a common circular metal badge mold might be made for USD 50 to USD100.

2. Complex design: When the shape of the lapel pins  or fridge magnet is irregular, with fine patterns, text or three-dimensional shapes, the design and processing difficulty of the mold will increase significantly.

3,In this case, the cost of the mold may reach several USD120;For instance, the cost of a metal fridge magnet mold with complex embossed patterns and irregular edges may range from$160-$200. 3. Small-sized molds: Small-sized molds for metal badges or fridge magnets require relatively less material and processing time, and the cost will also be lower.

Generally speaking, for small molds with a side length or diameter of 2 to 3 centimeters, the cost is approximately $50 to $120.

4. Large molds: If the size is large, for instance, a large metal fridge magnet mold with a side length exceeding 10 centimeters, both the material cost and processing difficulty will increase significantly. The mold cost may range from $120 to $220 or even higher.

 5. Common mold materials: Some relatively common mold steel materials, such as P20 steel, are used, which have relatively low costs.

 Molds for metal lapel pins  or fridge magnets made of this material.

6,Hight-quality material

The inserts are made of high-performance mold steel, such as H13 steel, which has better hardness, wear resistance and corrosion resistance, but the material cost is higher.
7. Manufacturing Process
Conventional process: The molds are manufactured using conventional techniques such as mechanical processing and electrical discharge machining. The cost is relatively stable. For simple metal badges, the molds can be produced using the conventional process and the cost may range from 400 to 1200 yuan.
8. Special Process:
If some special processing techniques are required, such as laser engraving, CNC milling (high-precision processes), or surface treatments (like nitriding, hard chrome plating, etc.), the mold cost will increase accordingly, possibly ranging from 1500 to 5000 yuan.
9. Production quantity:
Small batch production: If only a small quantity of metal badges or fridge magnets are to be produced, the cost of mold making may be relatively high because the unit cost of the mold is spread over a smaller number of products. For example, when the production quantity is between 100 and 500 units, the mold cost may range from 1,000 to 3,000 yuan.
10. Mass production; When the production volume is large, the cost of mold manufacturing can be spread over more products, and thus the unit mold cost will decrease. For example, if the production quantity exceeds 5,000 units, the mold cost may be between 1,500 and 2,500 yuan.
Overall, the cost of metal badges and metal fridge magnet molds ranges from several hundred yuan to tens of thousands of yuan. The exact cost will depend on the actual requirements and the quotations provided by the manufacturers.