It’s important for you to understand that tooling isn’t a one-time cost. You will pay the tooling price once the design process is complete and you’ve committed to manufacturing the part. Tooling prices are based on several factors. They include: number of parts, zinc die casting companies part complexity, design, material, production volume, and location. The price can vary significantly. However, most tooling costs are between $15,000 and $60,000. Once you understand what the quote is, you can negotiate with your customer to find out how you can reduce your tooling cost and make the whole process less expensive.