Hidden Costs in Automotive Lighting Molds Most RFQs Miss In automotive lighting and exterior trim, mold projects are increasingly judged by risk control — not just price or drawings. This insight article explains the hidden costs RFQs rarely reveal, including optical stress, deformation from cooling imbalance, tolerance drift, and late-stage surface rework. Learn why modern mold design is becoming a system decision that impacts part stability, assembly performance, and downstream cost across the full lifecycle.
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