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Injection Molding Cost: How Much Does Injection Molding Cost?

Last updated: 2026-08-13 · Source: MADES AI manufacturing database

Injection molding of an ABS part at 50,000 units/year is estimated at $0.333 USD per part (single-cavity tool) by the MADES AI quoting tool.

What does injection molding cost per part?

Parameter	Value
Process	Injection molding
Cavities	1
Cost per part	$0.333 USD

Per-part cost falls sharply with multi-cavity tooling and higher annual volumes because tooling cost is amortized.

How do I reduce injection molding cost?

Increase annual volume to amortize tooling
Use multi-cavity molds
Maintain uniform wall thickness and simple geometry

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does injection molding cost per part?

MADES AI estimates around $0.333 per part for an ABS part at 50,000 units/year with a single-cavity tool; multi-cavity tooling lowers per-part cost significantly.

What drives injection molding cost?

Tooling cost, cycle time, material, annual volume and number of cavities are the primary drivers.