Single die, sample and small-batch tooling
One-off cutting die production
Producing one die is a practical way to test an idea, show the product to a customer and verify dimensions before a larger run.
Why produce one die?
A box, label, gasket or custom part can be tested before series production. Dimensions, folding, edge quality and product fit become visible on the real material.
- Pre-launch sample preparation
- One die for customer approval
- Lower series-production risk
- Small business and boutique brand jobs
Where it fits
One-off tooling is useful beyond boxes: stickers, bags, PVC/PET, leather, gasket and custom industrial parts can all be tested this way.
- Box and packaging samples
- Custom-form labels or stickers
- Gasket, leather and technical parts
- PVC, PET and acetate prototypes
Quote information
For one-off jobs, the goal matters: visual sample, real production test or customer presentation.
- File or measured sample
- Material and thickness
- Whether the die is for test or production
- Deadline and later quantity plan
Common questions
1Is a one-off die expensive?
Unit cost can be higher than a series job, but it reduces the risk of making a wrong production run.
2Can a one-off die support later production?
If prepared with the right material and base, it becomes a reliable reference before series production.
3Do you make dies only for samples?
Yes. Single sample and prototype jobs are accepted.