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# 🏭 Mold Cost Calculator - User Guide
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Welcome to the Mold Cost Calculator! This guide will help you quickly and easily estimate the cost of manufacturing molds for your footwear projects.
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## 📋 Quick Start Guide
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### 🚀 First Time Here?
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1. **Register** → Create your account
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2. **Login** → Access the calculator
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3. **Fill Form** → Enter your project details
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4. **Calculate** → Get instant cost estimates
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### 🔄 Returning User?
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Simply login and start calculating!
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## 🔐 Getting Started
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### Creating Your Account
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**Step 1:** Visit the Mold Cost Calculator website
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**Step 2:** Click the "Register" button
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**Step 3:** Fill in your details:
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- **Username** (choose something memorable)
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- **Email** (use your work email)
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- **Company** (your organization name)
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- **Password** (make it secure!)
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**Step 4:** Click "Register" and you're ready to go!
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### Logging In
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- Enter your **email** and **password**
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- Click "Login"
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- You'll be taken to your dashboard
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> 💡 **Forgot your password?** Contact your system administrator for help.
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---
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## 🧮 Using the Calculator
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The calculator is organized into 4 main sections. Fill them out in order for the best experience!
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### 📊 Section 1: Factory Information
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Tell us about the factories involved in your project:
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#### Mold Shop (Where the mold is made)
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- **Name**: Enter the mold manufacturing facility name
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- **Country**: Choose from China, Vietnam, or Indonesia
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#### T1 Shoe Factory (Primary shoe manufacturer)
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- **Name**: Enter the main shoe factory name
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- **Country**: Select the factory location
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#### T2 Component Factory (Component supplier)
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- **Name**: Enter the component factory name
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- **Country**: Select the component factory location
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### 📋 Section 2: Project Details
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Basic information about your mold project:
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- **Model Name**: The shoe model name or code
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- **Tooling ID**: A 5-character identification code (must be exactly 5 digits, e.g., "12345")
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- **Season**: Project season (e.g., "SS25", "FW24")
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- **Stage**: Current project phase:
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- **CR0, CR1, CR2** = Concept Review stages
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- **SMS** = Sample Manufacturing Stage
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- **Commercialization** = Commercial production
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- **Production** = Full production
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- **Type**: Automatically set based on your stage selection
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### ⚙️ Section 3: Mold Specifications
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This is where you define your mold's technical details:
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#### Mold Type Selection
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**Main Type** → **Sub Type** → **Specific Type** (if applicable)
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Choose your mold type from these options:
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| Main Type | Sub Types Available |
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|-----------|-------------------|
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| **Rubber** | Flat Outsole, Cupsole, Rubber Sole |
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| **CMEVA** | 2 Plates Mold, 3 Plates Mold, 2 Plates with in-mold channel, Breathable + in-mold channel |
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| **IMEVA** | 2 Plates Mold, 3 Plates Mold |
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| **Sandal** | Sandal with Upper Bandage, 2 Plate without Upper Bandage |
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| **Co-shot mold** | Co-shot mold, Foaming mold |
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| **PU** | 2 Plates Mold, 3 Plates Mold |
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#### Technical Details
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- **Number of Sliders**: 0-4 sliders
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- **Number of Cavities**: 0.5 to 3 pairs
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- **Digital Texture**:
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- adidas digital texture
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- customized texture
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- laser texture
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- **High Sidewall >60mm**: Yes/No
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**Specific Types Available:**
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- **Flat Outsole**: Flat, Flat with Top/Heel Tip
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- **Cupsole**: Top PL, Visible PL
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- **Rubber Sole**: Top PL, Short PL (Heel/Forefoot), Visible PL, Wave PL
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### 📅 Section 4: Dates & Approvals
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Final details for your quotation:
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- **Issue Date**: When this quote is issued
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- **Mold Shop Approver**: Name of mold shop representative
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- **T1 Tooling Approver**: Name of T1 tooling representative
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- **LO Tooling Approver**: Name of LO tooling representative
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### 🎯 Calculate Your Cost
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Click the big blue **"Calculate"** button to get your instant cost estimate!
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## 💰 Understanding Your Results
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After calculation, you'll see a detailed breakdown:
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### Cost Summary
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- **Net Base Price**: Base mold cost (before taxes)
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- **Tax Rate**: Applicable tax percentage
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- **Total Cost**: Final cost including taxes
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### Project Summary
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A complete overview of all your entered information for easy reference.
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### 🔧 Technical Issues
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**Q: The dropdowns are greyed out!**
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A: Make sure you've selected the previous field first. The dropdowns work in sequence.
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**Q: The page isn't loading properly**
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A: Try refreshing your browser or clearing your cache (Ctrl+F5 or Cmd+Shift+R).
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**Q: I'm getting an error message**
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A: Check that all required fields are filled out. Required fields are marked with asterisks (*).
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**Q: The Tooling ID field won't accept letters**
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A: The Tooling ID must be exactly 5 digits (numbers only). The system automatically prevents non-numeric input.
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## 🆘 Need Help?
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### Technical Problems
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- **Browser issues**: Try refreshing or clearing cache
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- **Login problems**: Contact your system administrator
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- **Calculation errors**: Check that all required fields are completed
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### Questions About Your Project
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- **Mold specifications**: Ask your technical team
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- **Cost factors**: Consult with your mold shop
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- **Project requirements**: Speak with your design team
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### Account Issues
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- **Password reset**: Contact your system administrator
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- **Access problems**: Contact your system administrator
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- **Registration issues**: Contact your system administrator
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## 💡 Pro Tips
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1. **Be Accurate**: Enter precise information for the most accurate cost estimates
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2. **Consult Experts**: When in doubt about technical specifications, consult with your technical team
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3. **Keep Updated**: Ensure you're using the latest specifications and requirements
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4. **Save Time**: Bookmark the calculator for quick access
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5. **Double-Check**: Review your entries before calculating
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*Need additional help? Contact your system administrator for support.*
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