Digital Factory and Partner Network
Elimold’s Future Framework: Digital Factory x Manufacturing Network
Speed and quality meet advanced functionality and volume pricing, all from a single, reliable manufacturing source.
Why Digital Manufacturing?
Elimold brings ideas to market with the world’s fastest and most comprehensive digital manufacturing services. Our digital factory can produce small batches of parts in days, while our global network of manufacturing partners unlocks advanced capabilities and offers customized services at higher volume prices. The result? Integrated manufacturing services from prototyping to mass production for product developers, engineers, and supply chain teams worldwide.
What is Digital Manufacturing?
End-to-end manufacturing, from quote to production to shipping, encompasses our in-house digital factory and our digital network of manufacturing partners.
In-house Digital Factory
Our in-house digital manufacturing facilities in China and other countries
- Rapid prototyping to low-volume production
- Automated interactive design analysis during quotes
- Best-in-class lead times under current conditions
- Focused on quality control and documentation
- Expert technical consulting and
- World-class customer support
Elimold Network
Our established global network of high-quality manufacturing partners
- Rapid prototyping to high-volume production
- Instant market pricing during quotes
- Tighter tolerances, more complex parts, and more flexible lead times
- Volume pricing for production orders
- Part accuracy and standardization through a rigorously vetted supply network and quality assurance processes
- Expert technical consulting and world-class customer support
Enhanced Manufacturing Capabilities with Our Digital Network
Our digital network of manufacturers unlocks expanded capabilities across services. To move injection molding from low-volume (10,000+ parts) to higher-volume (1000,000+ parts) production, try our network. Anodizing and tighter tolerances are available with CNC machining. And both molding and machining have volume pricing options for lower piece-part cost. You can even prototype quick and cost-efficiently with FDM 3D printing. Get more out of manufacturing with our digital network.
What manufacturing services do Elimold’ factories and its network provide?
This article only introduces some of the important manufacturing services and capabilities that Elimold can provide. To learn more about our services, please contact us or continue browsing.
Injection Molding
In-house Factory Molding
Our digital factories produce affordable, high-quality molded parts and bridge tooling within days. And with our free moldability consultation, the design and molding process is rapidly accelerated saving time and money.
- Low-volume molding up to 100,000+ parts with volume pricing available; no MOQ required
- Automated CMM for fast, in-house quality documentation
- Interactive moldability analysis in hours; sample parts in as fast as 1 day
- Max. part size: 18.9 in. x 29.6 in. x 8 in. (480mm x 751mm x 203mm)
- 8 surface finish options: A1, B1, C1, F0-F2 (Protolabs-specific), T1-T2 (Protolabs-specific), plus Mold-Tech equivalent finishing options
- 100+ plastic, elastomeric, and silicone rubber materials
- Reduce financial risk with aluminum and Steel tooling
Network Molding
Our digital network opens up molding capabilities for larger, and more complex parts in higher-volume production quantities.
- High-volume molding with price breaks available
- High-requirement projects for larger, deeper, more complex molded parts
- Quotes for 100,000+ parts
- All complexities sized up to 79 in. (2m)
- 12 surface finishes (A1-A3, B1-B3, C1-C3, D1-D3) plus Mold Tech finishes available
- Custom color-matching possible
- Aluminum and steel tooling, including Tool Steel P20
CNC Machining
In-house Factory Machining
With hundreds of in-house CNC machines, our digital factories have infinite capacity to ensure parts are shipped on-time, every single time.
- Plastic and metal parts in as fast as 1 day
- Production components in lower volumes
- ISO 9001 and AS9100-certified, plus ITAR compliant, CNC machining factories
- Max. part size (machining): 22 in. x 14 in. x 3.75 in. (559mm x 356mm x 95.3mm) /
- Min. part size: 0.25 in. x 0.25 in
- (6.35mm x 6.35mm)
- Max. diameter/length (turning): 3.95 in. (100.33mm) x 9 in. (228.6mm) /
- Min. diameter/length: 0.16 in.
- (4.07mm) x 0.05 in. (1.27mm)
- Tolerances down to ± 0.005 in. (0.13mm)
- 40+ metals and plastic materials
Network Machining
Our digital network expands our machining capabilities with tighter tolerances, volume pricing, and the ability to handle more complex parts.
- Instant quotes for up to 1,000 parts
- Tighter tolerances on complex machined parts
- Cost-efficient machined parts at higher volume
- Complete parts with all features milled, holes tapped, and post-process finishing applied
- Plating (black oxide, nickel), anodizing (Type II, Type III), and chromate coating at scale
- AS9100-certified machining network
- Max. part size: 40 in. (1,000mm) / Min. part size: 0.02 in. (0.5mm) / Min. diameter: 0.01 in. (0.3 mm)
- Tolerances down to ±0.001 in. (0.020mm)
- 50+ metals and plastic materials
- 10+ surfaces finishes
3D Printing
In-House 3D Printing
We have a large-scale additive manufacturing operation for functional prototyping and final production of high-quality 3D-printed parts.
- Six different 3D printing technologies: DMLS, SLA, SLS, MJF, Carbon, and PolyJet
- 13 years of additive manufacturing expertise
- Automated, interactive design analysis and real-time pricing on printed parts
- Highly precise and repeatable printed parts
- Max. build size (plastic SLA): 29 in. x 25 in. x 21 in. (736mm x 635mm x 533mm)
- Max. build size (metal DMLS): 31.5 in. x 15.7 in. x 19.7 in. (400mm x 800mm x 500mm)
- Dimensional accuracy (plastic SLA): X/Y dimension of ±0.002 in. (0.05mm), Z dimension tolerances of ±0.005 in. plus 0.1% of nominal length for X/Y/Z dimensions
- Dimensional accuracy (metal DMLS): +0.003 in. (0.076mm) plus 0.1% of nominal length
- AS9100-certified for DMLS, SLS, and MJF
- 30 plastic and metal materials (ABS-like, PC-like, nylon, stainless steel, aluminum)
Network 3D Printing
Elimold offers a wide range of 3D printing services. We use Fused Deposition Modeling (FDM) technology to cost-effectively 3D print prototypes and end-use parts. Customers can expect repeatable, precise parts within days from a wide selection of materials and colors.
- Desktop and industrial FDM 3D printing
- Network of highly experienced 3D printing shops
- Competitive pricing for quick-turn printed parts
- Max. build size (desktop FDM): 19.68 in. x 19.68 in. x 19.68 in. (500mm x 500mm x 500mm)
- Dimensional accuracy (desktop FDM): ±0.5% with a lower limit on 0.0196 in. (±0.5mm)
- Access to ISO 13485 suppliers
- 15+ plastic materials (PLA, PC, nylon, Ultem) in a range of color options for FDM
- Instant quotes for parts in as fast as 1 business day
Sheet Metal Fabrication
Factory Sheet Metal Fabrication
We have infinite capacity and an easy-to-use online quoting system ensuring on-time shipment every time—whether you need a single part or 500,000 parts.
- Fast and simple interactive quotes within hours
- More than 200 machines all under one roof for reliable part delivery within 5 days
- Team of knowledgeable engineers to optimize sheet metal part designs
- Laser cutting, punch, and press brake with sheet thickness of 0.024 in. (0.609mm) to 0.250 in. (6.35mm)
- Max. part size: 39 in. x 47 in. (990.6mm x 1,193.8mm) on flat parts; Min. part size: 0.500 in. x 0.500 in. (12.7mm x 12.7mm) on formed parts
- Six sheet metal materials including aluminum, stainless steel, steel, brass, and copper
- Finishing options from welding and hardware insertion to powder coating, silk screening, and plating/anodizing
Network Sheet Metal Fabrication
Our digital network is ideal for small, production-grade sheet metal parts for concepts, prototypes, pre-production validation, and small run series.
- Instant sheet metal quotes with design feedback
- More than 250 suppliers in the digital network for
- high-quality sheet metal parts in 5-23 days
- Dedicated team of to ensure consistency and quality of sheet metal parts
- Laser cutting and bending with sheet thicknesses of 0.039 in. (1mm) to 0.236 in.(6mm)
- Tolerances down to 0.008 in. (0.2mm) for cutting features
- Variety of materials available, including aluminum, stainless steel, mild steel, and copper
- Finishing options include brushed, bead blasted, powder coating, and plating or anodizing
Learn About the Services Behind Elimold's Digital Manufacturing
The Elimold team is dedicated to providing you with on-demand custom manufacturing services, serving as your source for parts and striving to assist you in any way we can. We offer comprehensive support, from engineering design to the manufacture of individual components or assemblies. Contact us today for a free, instant quote.