1. Custom Tooling Cost, Cavity Steel, Lead Time & MOQ Matrix
| Tooling Type | Typical Mould Investment | Mould Material & Shot Life | T0 / T1 Physical Sample Lead Time | Production MOQ & Rebate Policy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-Auto Glass Pilot Mould (1–2 Cavities) | ~RMB 4,000 (~USD $555) | Chilled Cast Iron · 50,000+ bottles | 15–20 Calendar Days | 10,000 pcs MOQ (100% credited at 50k pcs) |
| IS-Machine High-Speed Glass Mould (6–8 Sections) | USD $2,800 – $4,500 | Nickel-Alloy Cast Iron · 500,000+ bottles | 25–30 Calendar Days | 30,000–50,000 pcs MOQ (100% rebated at 100k pcs) |
| Plastic Injection Mould (Cap / Jar / Compact) | USD $3,000 – $10,000 (2–8 cavities) | Hardened S136 / H13 Steel · 500,000–1,000,000 shots | 25–35 Calendar Days | 5,000–10,000 pcs MOQ |
| Zamac #3/#5 Die-Casting Cap Mould | USD $1,800 – $3,200 (2–4 cavities) | H13 Hot-Work Tool Steel · 150,000+ shots | 20–25 Calendar Days | 3,000–5,000 pcs MOQ |
2. Vella's 30 / 40 / 30 Milestone Payment & Non-Circumvention Charter
- 30% Initial Deposit: Paid upon 2D/3D STEP CAD sign-off and SLA 3D-printed mock-up approval to cut steel.
- 40% Upon T1 Physical Sample Approval: Paid only after you receive and approve T1 trial samples for dimensions, weight, and `-0.08 MPa` seal.
- 30% Upon First Mass Production Release: Stamped with your brand's exclusive asset code; 100% legal title belongs to you with unconditional free release upon request.
Request Physical Bottling & Pump Compatibility Sample Kit + 24h Tiered FOB Quote (48h DHL Dispatch)
Managed directly by Alex Gao (Managing Director, Vella · Guangzhou Yanchuang Packaging Co., Ltd. · USCC 91440111MA59DBE04B · [email protected] · WhatsApp +86 139 2512 2895). Low trial MOQs (~500–1,000 pcs stock, ~2,000–3,000 pcs custom Pantone with cross-component ΔE <= 1.5), -0.08 MPa vacuum leak testing, and 30/40/30 100% client mould ownership.