Cost of mold making for Chinese metal stamped parts (2026 figures): ① Single-operation—blanking/piercing molds: 3,000–15,000 RMB; simple single-station molds: $500–3,000 (Zhengna/ml-hardware); ② Progressive molds—custom orders starting at 500 RMB (1688); progressive stamping molds for home appliance sheet metal: $8,000–18,000 (Made-in-China); ③ Precision stamping—door and window hinge molds: 13,351–33,378 RMB; progressive deep-drawing molds: 33,400–133,600 RMB (Alibaba); ④ Automotive & Home Appliances—automotive molds: $6,675–33,378; home appliance stamping molds: $6,000–20,000 (Alibaba/Made-in-China); ⑤ Case study—mold cost for a 201 stainless steel part (0.4mm thickness, 5–6 bends, 70mm width, 50mm length) is approximately 58,000 RMB (Douyin).
In short: How much does mold making for Chinese hardware stamped parts cost? It depends on process complexity. Costs range from RMB 3,000–15,000 for single-stage blanking/piercing dies to RMB 500+ (1688 platform) or USD 8,000–18,000 (home appliances) for progressive dies. Precision stamping molds for door/window hinges cost RMB 13,351–33,378; OEM progressive deep-drawing dies cost RMB 33,400–133,600; automotive/appliance molds cost USD 6,000–20,000; and tooling for complex multi-bend stainless steel parts costs approximately RMB 58,000.
Costs are influenced by material (carbon steel/201 stainless steel), thickness (e.g., 0.4mm), number of bends, unfolded dimensions, and number of processing steps.
I. Cost Tiers (2026 Estimates)
Mold making costs for Chinese hardware stamped parts (based on data from Zhenna, ml-hardware, Made-in-China, and industry practices):
- Single-stage: Blanking/piercing dies RMB 3,000–15,000; simple single-station dies USD 500–3,000;
- Progressive dies: Custom orders starting at RMB 500 (1688); progressive stamping dies for home appliance sheet metal USD 8,000–18,000;
- Precision stamping: Door/window hinge molds RMB 13,351–33,378; progressive deep-drawing dies RMB 33,400–133,600;
- Automotive & Appliances: Automotive molds USD 6,675–33,378; home appliance stamping molds USD 6,000–20,000;
- Conclusion: Distinct cost tiers; complexity determines the price.
II. Factors Influencing Costs (2026 Standards)
Factors influencing mold-making costs for Chinese metal stamped parts (based on data from Alibaba, Douyin, and industry practices):
- Material: Carbon steel/Stainless steel (e.g., 201 grade), material thickness (e.g., 0.4mm);
- Bending: Number of bends (e.g., 5–6 bends), unfolded dimensions (e.g., 70mm x 50mm), template/tooling costs (e.g., approx. 58,000 RMB);
- Process: Punching, flanging, deep drawing, shearing, forming, or compound dies; number of processing steps;
- Mold Type: Progressive dies/deep-drawing dies (high value), aluminum die-casting molds ($6,675–$20,020);
- Conclusion: Costs are determined by material thickness, number of bends, unfolded dimensions, and number of processing steps.
III.
Overseas B2B Procurement Implementation (2026 Standards)
Process for overseas B2B buyers to evaluate and finalize mold-making costs for Chinese metal stamped parts (based on industry practices and case studies):
- Inquiry by Category: Ensure quotes specify the category (single-stage, progressive, precision, or automotive/appliance-grade);
- Factor Assessment: Evaluate material, thickness, number of bends, unfolded dimensions, and number of processing steps;
- Price Comparison: Compare prices across multiple platforms such as 1688, Made-in-China, and Alibaba;
- Negotiating Reductions: Rebates based on annual usage volume, amortizing mold costs into the unit price, or free use of universal molds;
- Risk Warnings: Verify intellectual property rights for the mold, confirm rebate conditions, and check for potential duplicate charges.
Conclusion
How much does it cost to create a mold for Chinese hardware stamped parts? In short: it depends on the process complexity—single-stage blanking/piercing molds: 3,000–15,000 RMB; simple single-station molds: $500–3,000; progressive molds: $5,000–30,000; custom progressive molds: starting at 500 RMB; stainless steel spring clip stamping molds: price varies (e.g., Shenzhen Fenghaoli on 1688); progressive stamping molds for home appliance sheet metal: $8,000–18,000; high-carbon chromium tool steel piercing/shearing molds (single-stage): price varies (e.g., Foshan supplier on Made-in-China); precision stamping molds (CNC-machined) for door and window hinges: 13,351–33,378 RMB (Nanjing supplier on Alibaba); OEM custom high-precision progressive piercing and deep-drawing molds: 33,400–133,600 RMB (Alibaba); progressive stamping molds for steel sheets, tin cans, microwave ovens, and gas stoves: 668–6,680 RMB (Alibaba); automotive molds: $6,675–33,378; aluminum die-casting molds: $6,675–20,020 (Dalian supplier on Alibaba); home appliance stamping molds: $6,000–20,000 (Guangdong Zhengqi on Made-in-China); mold cost for a 201 stainless steel part (0.4mm thick, 5–6 bends, 70mm width, 50mm length): approx. 58,000 RMB (Douyin).
Overseas B2B procurement strategy: Request tiered quotes (specifying single-stage, progressive, precision, or automotive/appliance applications), estimate cost drivers (material thickness, number of bends, unfolded dimensions, and number of processing steps), compare prices across multiple platforms (1688, Made-in-China, Alibaba), negotiate cost reductions (annual volume rebates, amortizing costs into unit prices, or waiving fees for standard molds), and mitigate risks (verify intellectual property rights, rebate terms, and potential double-charging)—by following these steps, you can effectively manage mold tooling costs for Chinese metal stamped parts.
Sources for data and case studies in this article: Cost tiers (Zhengna Tech: single-process blanking/piercing dies ¥3,000–15,000; medium-complexity compound dies ~¥200,000; ml-hardware: simple single-station dies $500–3,000, standard progressive dies $5,000–30,000, large complex dies $50,000–150,000; 1688 Shenzhen Fenghaoli: custom progressive dies, stainless steel spring clip stamping dies, hardware part tooling starting at ¥500; Made-in-China Foshan: OEM high-quality sheet metal progressive stamping dies for microwave hardware parts $8,000–18,000, high-carbon chromium tool steel stamping/shearing dies and single-process dies); influencing factors (Alibaba Nanjing Beike: custom sheet metal punch dies, brake stamping dies, factory-customized precision stamping dies, CNC machine/door & window hinge dies ¥13,351–33,378; Alibaba: progressive stamping dies for steel plates, tin cans, microwave/gas stove parts ¥668–6,680, OEM high-precision progressive piercing and deep-drawing dies, sheet metal cold-press stamping dies ¥33,400–133,600, automotive dies $6,675–33,378, aluminum die-casting $6,675–20,020 [Dalian Changyu]; Made-in-China Guangdong Zhengqi: home appliance sheet metal stamping dies $6,000–20,000; Douyin: tooling cost estimate of ~¥58,000 for a 201 stainless steel part—0.4mm thick, 5–6 bends, 70mm width, 50mm length); and trends in stamping tooling costs for 2026 (high-value progressive dies/deep-drawing dies).
Sources: Zhengna, ml-hardware, 1688, Made-in-China, Alibaba, Douyin.
Appendix: Mold Fee Evaluation Checklist (5-point scale, 10 items)
- Single-stage: Blanking/piercing dies (RMB 3,000–15,000);
- Progressive dies: From RMB 500 / USD 8,000–18,000;
- Precision: Door and window hinges (RMB 13,351–33,378);
- Progressive deep drawing: RMB 33,400–133,600;
- Automotive/Home appliances: USD 6,000–20,000 / RMB 6,675–33,378;
- Material: Carbon steel / 201 stainless steel (gauge/thickness);
- Bending: 5–6 bends, unfolded dimensions (width 70, length 50);
- Process: Piercing/flanging/drawing/forming;
- Price comparison: Multi-platform (1688, MIC, Alibaba);
- Key indicators: Verify IP ownership, verify rebate terms, verify re-use/repeatability.
Appendix: Supplementary Scoring Checklist for Mold Costs (5-point scale, 10 items)
- Single-stage: Blanking/piercing dies (RMB 3,000–15,000);
- Progressive dies: From RMB 500 / USD 8,000–18,000;
- Precision: Door/window hinges (RMB 13,351–33,378);
- Progressive deep drawing: RMB 33,400–133,600;
- Automotive/Home appliances: USD 6,000–20,000 / RMB 6,675–33,378;
- Material: Carbon steel / Stainless steel 201 (gauge/thickness);
- Bending: 5–6 bends, developed width 70, length 50;
- Process: Piercing/flanging/drawing/forming;
- Price comparison: 1688 / MIC / Alibaba (multi-platform);
- Key indicators: Verify ownership rights, verify rebate terms, verify reusability.
