Tooling for Polymer Optics | Choosing the Right Mold Tool: Full Frame vs. MUD vs. UMB Explained

Описание: In this video, Greg Schoen, Master Toolmaker at Apollo Optical Systems, walks you through the critical differences between three common mold tooling types used in polymer optics manufacturing: Full Frame tools, MUDs (Master Unit Die), and UMBs (Universal Mold Base).

Learn when to choose a high-precision Full Frame mold for scalability and durability, or when a MUD or UMB tool might be more cost-effective for prototyping and short runs.

Apollo Optical Systems brings decades of experience helping customers select the right tooling for their needs — and this guide is your first step in making the right decision.

Topics Covered:
Full Frame mold benefits for complex, high-volume production
Cost and speed advantages of MUD tooling
How UMB supports quick prototyping with minimal investment

Need guidance on your optics tooling project? Reach out to Apollo Optical Systems — we’re here to help.

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