Precision Mold Making for Injection Molding Success
Engineered Molds That Deliver Part After Part, Cycle After Cycle
At LaFlesche, we know that a great plastic part starts with a great mold. Our in-house mold making services deliver the precision tooling your project needs whether you’re producing medical devices, aerospace components, defence systems, marine equipment, or consumer products.
From prototype molds to multi-cavity production systems, we design and build molds that optimize performance, reduce costs, and keep your production running efficiently all backed by ISO 9001 quality standards.
Built for quality. Designed for longevity. Supported by people who care.
Our Complete Mold Making Capabilities
Custom Tooling Solutions
- Prototype Molds: Soft tooling for low-volume or pilot runs
- Bridge Tooling: Fast, economical solutions between prototyping and mass production
- Production Molds: Hardened steel or aluminum molds for full-scale, long-life manufacturing
- Multi-Cavity and Family Molds: Efficient tools to optimize unit costs and production speeds
- Overmolding and Insert Molding: Tools designed for hybrid and complex part assemblies
Specialized Mold Types
- Injection molds for thermoplastics
- Blow molds and extrusion dies
- Aluminum and zinc casting dies
- Compression and transfer molds for specialty applications
Our tooling solutions support industries with the highest performance requirements — and the lowest margin for error.
Design for Tooling Excellence (DFT)
Before we ever cut steel, our product development team works with yours to ensure your part designs are fully optimized for manufacturability and tooling efficiency. We simulate mold flow, gate placement, venting, and ejection paths, ensuring consistent cycle times, minimal warpage, and high cosmetic standards from the very first shot. This proactive engineering dramatically reduces:
- Mold revisions
- Startup delays
- Scrap rates
- Long-term production costs
Sustainability in Mold Design
At LaFlesche, sustainability starts at the mold level. We help clients:
- Design parts with less resin volume and optimized wall thickness
- Use mold layouts that maximize cavity efficiency and reduce cycle energy consumption
- Choose eco-friendly materials where possible
- Plan molds for longer life cycles and reusability
Good molds don’t just save money, they save material, time, and environmental impact.
Reviving a Legacy Part for Dero Industries Without Missing a Beat
In 2024, Dero Industries came to us with an urgent request: they needed a part we had machined for them back in 2005 (when LaFlesche operated under a different name.) Unfortunately, they had lost all the original drawings and documentation. The client was concerned about the time and cost of reverse engineering the worn part. Their production was on a critical timeline, and delays weren’t an option.
Our response? “Don’t worry—we’ve got it.”
Thanks to our meticulous record-keeping, we still had the original design files, CNC programs, quality procedures, and production notes stored in both physical and digital archives. We quickly coordinated with our internal team and adjusted our production schedule to create a machining window, without delaying work for our other clients. The result: a fast turnaround, a flawless part, and a very satisfied customer.
At LaFlesche, we take pride in going the extra mile because when our clients are under pressure, we treat their priorities like our own.
Reasons to Trust LaFlesche
for your Mold Making
What Sets LaFlesche Apart in Mold Making
- ISO 9001 Certified Manufacturing: Rigor in every design, build, and validation phase
- Full In-House Capabilities: We do everything in house, offering you complete control and faster turnarounds
- Local Expertise: Quebec-based team, with proximity to Montreal’s aerospace and defence corridors
- Integrated Services: From design to prototyping to production molding, we manage the entire lifecycle
- Responsive Mold Maintenance: Cleaning, repairs, engineering change orders (ECOs), and retrofits all done in-house
- Sustainability Mindset: Designing molds that reduce plastic usage, energy consumption, and overall carbon impact
Serving Industries Where Molds Must Perform
- Medical Devices: Sterilizable parts, tight-tolerance enclosures, implantable device components
- Aerospace and Defence: Lightweight, ruggedized housings and brackets for high-stress environments
- Marine and Industrial: Corrosion-resistant fittings, functional housings, operational-critical parts
- Consumer Packaged Goods: Ergonomic product casings, sustainable packaging designs, home and lifestyle devices
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Testimonials
“The LaFlesche team was exceptional! Your expertise and dedication inspired us since the first meeting. Not only did you understand our vision: you also brought innovative ideas to the table. Our procurement team couldn’t be happier with the results. We appreciate your professionalism, communication, and willingness to go above and beyond. We highly recommend LaFlesche to any business looking for a skilled and reliable partner.”
Ayman Eid, Global Procurement & Supply Management
CAE
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Let’s Build the Tooling That Builds Your Future
Your products deserve molds that are designed, built, and maintained with craftsmanship and care. Let’s talk about how LaFlesche can engineer the right foundation for your next breakthrough.
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