FAST TOOLING
We build rapid tooling to support pre-series, application testing and the first stages of industrialisation.
FAST TOOLING
Fast Tooling lets you produce moulded plastic parts quickly, without facing the cost of a production mould straight away. It is the ideal way to validate geometry, materials, assemblies and functional performance before series production.
By bringing together professional 3D printing, engineering design and industrial moulding know-how, we make rapid tooling, inserts and pilot moulds that carry the project from prototyping to pre-series. The process uses a reusable modular aluminium mould base with custom 3D printed inserts, so the tool adapts quickly to different geometries.
3D PRINTING
Rapid prototyping
From CAD to part in a few days
Lead times
- 3–7 days
Volumes
- 1 - 100 pcs
Materials
- PA12, resins, TPU...
Ideal
- Geometry tests, jigs, fixtures
FAST TOOLING
Pre-series with real materials
Additive speed + industrial process
Lead times
- 1–3 weeks
Volumes
- 100 - 5,000 pcs
Materials
- Injection thermoplastics
Ideal
- Pilot runs, bridge tooling, validation
Injection Molding
Series production
Consistent quality, optimised part cost
Lead times
- 1–3 weeks
Volumes
- 100 - 5,000 pcs
Materials
- Injection thermoplastics
Ideal
- Pilot runs, bridge tooling, validation
“Fast Tooling brings the speed of additive manufacturing
into an industrial moulding process.”
WHEN TO CHOOSE IT
3D printing is not enough, but a production tool is too early
- The part is nearly validated, but needs testing in the real material
- Volumes do not yet justify a production tool
- The design may still change
- You need to check assemblies, shrinkage and real material behaviour
- You need to bring the launch forward
- You need bridge production while the final tool is being built
Volumes too low for a conventional tool, but industrial materials and performance are needed.
WHAT WE MAKE
From hundreds to thousands of parts, depending on design and process parameters
- Functional pre-series and technical samples
- Parts for fit testing and material validation
- Parts for customer trials, trade fairs and early certification
- Bridge production before the final tool
- Geometry variants to compare before production
- Small industrial batches in real thermoplastics
Volumes too low for a conventional tool, but industrial materials and performance are needed.
The mould
Injection moulding suits functional parts, covers, gears, clips, technical elements, automotive details, parts for electronics, home appliances, industrial automation, cosmetics and any application needing high repeatability. The Marca Product Showroom and Company Profile show examples in automotive, electronics, home appliance, food, industrial automation and beauty/cosmetics.
Automotive and mobility
Technical plastic parts for interiors, body and under-bonnet. Injection moulding delivers the dimensional repeatability and thermal resistance the automotive production cycle demands.
Electronics and electrical
Enclosures, housings and structural parts for electronic devices. Materials with insulating properties, dimensional stability and tight tolerances for integration with electrical components.
Machinery and automation
Functional parts for industrial machinery and automated systems. Gears, guides, mounts and drive elements in technical materials with high wear and chemical resistance.
Beauty & cosmetics
Technical and aesthetic packaging for cosmetics. Care for surface quality, product compatibility and custom finishes, for a precise visual product identity.
Technical parts
Functional plastic parts for general industrial use. High repeatability, certified materials and complex geometries for parts destined for continuous production or technical batches.
Home appliance
Aesthetic and functional parts for home appliances. High volumes, careful surface finishes and food-safe or heat-resistant materials for kitchen and laundry applications.
MATERIALS
Materials:
We select the right raw material from mechanical, aesthetic, dimensional and production requirements. The range covers technical thermoplastics, amorphous polymers, technical polyesters such as PBT and PET, semi-crystalline materials, thermoplastic elastomers, filled or reinforced grades, two-shot solutions and special materials for certified industrial applications.
Material availability is confirmed during technical review, based on required performance, application sector and project specifications.
Materials
ABS
A versatile technical material for functional prototypes, casings and industrial parts. Good impact resistance, easy post-processing and a fine balance of cost and performance.
Impact resistance
Cost-effective
ASA
Ideal for prototypes and parts used outdoors. Good mechanical strength, UV stability and longer life in exposed environments than ABS.
UV Resistant
Outdoor
PC
High-performance polycarbonate for robust prototypes and tough technical parts. For when you need more toughness, impact resistance and thermal stability.
High temperatures
Structural
PC-ABS
A hybrid that combines the strength of polycarbonate with the workability of ABS. Perfect for technical covers, housings, brackets and complex functional prototypes.
Balanced
Machinable
ULTEM
An advanced engineering polymer for high-performance industrial use. Chosen for heat-resistant, stiff, light parts in sectors such as automotive, aerospace and machinery.
Technical
180°C+
TPU
A flexible material for elastic prototypes, gaskets, guards and shock-absorbing parts. Ideal when the part has to take deformation, vibration or dynamic loads.
Flexible
Elastomer
Nylon CF
Carbon-fibre filled nylon for light, stiff, structural parts. Excellent for brackets, mounts, jigs and technical parts where strength and weight both matter.
Technical
High stiffness