Sample Mold vs Production Mold: What Changes After Approval
Sample mold vs production mold for custom silicone - what stays locked, what scales at MOQ 50, and how RUUIPON runs the handoff.
Kyler Yang · Founder5 min read
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Buyers confuse prototype trays with production tooling. RUUIPON uses sample approval to lock Shore, layout, and flash before MOQ 50 production.
Quick answer: Sample proves geometry and demold; production repeats the locked recipe at volume with QC casts.
Sample vs Production
| Sample | Production | |
|---|---|---|
| Goal | Approve | Repeat |
| Qty | 1-few | MOQ 50+ |
| Lead | 3-7 days | After sign-off |
What Sample Proves
First article inspection | sample checklist.
What Production Adds
Cavity QC across the lot, packing, and reorder archive - tooling archive.
Allowed Changes
Frequently Asked Questions
Is sample the same silicone?
Yes when food-grade and Shore are locked.
Contact?
[email protected] | +86 135 3006 2969 | Contact.
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