orionn1 Posted May 26, 2010 Report Share Posted May 26, 2010 If I wanted to get a mold machine from aluminum how much should it generally coast for say a twin grub tale, or a mold with two swim baits etc? regards Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaptRodney Posted May 26, 2010 Report Share Posted May 26, 2010 If I wanted to get a mold machine from aluminum how much should it generally coast for say a twin grub tale, or a mold with two swim baits etc? regards Best bet is to go to an already established mold manufacture like bears dels ect They already have most common mold made and usually in stock now with that said you could go to a machine shop with a cnc you would be paying machine time plus time to write the code for thier cnc to make the part thats where is going to get costly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pickeralpete Posted May 26, 2010 Report Share Posted May 26, 2010 Best bet is to go to an already established mold manufacture like bears dels ect They already have most common mold made and usually in stock now with that said you could go to a machine shop with a cnc you would be paying machine time plus time to write the code for thier cnc to make the part thats where is going to get costly you forgot the time to design the bait and mold in CAD, then there is the CAM file then the machine time. you could easily spend several hundred on 1 mold. or go to one of the mold makers and buy them off the shelf a lot cheaper like the Capt said. here are some links http://www.bearsbaits.com/Cart/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=55&products_id=223 http://www.bearsbaits.com/Cart/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=55&products_id=101 http://www.basstackle.com/Twin_Tail_Grub_Mold_p/twintailinjectiongrubmold.htm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BBK Posted May 26, 2010 Report Share Posted May 26, 2010 You're looking at a couple hundred per cavity if they need to design the whole thing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pitbull Baits Posted May 26, 2010 Report Share Posted May 26, 2010 Ok I can get you hooked up with my guys if you want. Roughly you have to pay for draw up which usally is $200 on a sigle pice mold and $400 on a two pice mold. Per desighn you have. The price might go up or down just a rough guesstament. Then you have programing which could be anywhere from $25 a hour and up depends how much they charge per hour. Then you have to get a prototype mold which usally will be under $200. Finally depending on your mold the price finnaly drops but like my guys do its based on how many you buy like 1 to 5 is $50 each then if you get 1 to 10 molds thier $40 each. All the prices are just a idea not a qoute from them but its a good ball park figure. So if you want me to send you their contact info just PM me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pickeralpete Posted May 27, 2010 Report Share Posted May 27, 2010 which is exactly what i said Pit, several hundred for the first mold Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pitbull Baits Posted May 27, 2010 Report Share Posted May 27, 2010 which is exactly what i said Pit, several hundred for the first mold Right I was just going off of what I paid to get mine done and offering to get his priced out for him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
