The Fascinating Process of Dice Manufacturing. A Process of Quality and Customization.
At Mokko.es, dice manufacturing is an art that combines technological precision and attention to detail. Each die goes through a meticulous process that ensures exceptional quality and unique customization. Below, we show you step by step how the dice that our customers, role-playing gamers, wargamers, fantasy football players, and many others, enjoy so much are created.
1. Creating the Molds: Silicone and Extrusion
It all starts with the creation of the molds. Depending on the type of dice to be made, these molds are created using two methods:
- Silicone Molds: Used for custom designs or those with complex details, requiring flexibility and precision, with few units.
- Extrusion Machines: Ideal for producing large quantities of dice more quickly, maintaining quality and consistency in each piece.
These molds are essential to ensure that each die has the exact dimensions and shapes according to the chosen design.
2. Material Selection: Adapted to Each Model
The next step is to select the materials. Mokko.es offers dice in a wide variety of styles, such as solid colors, transparent, with a marble effect, or even wood. Each model requires a specific material, carefully chosen to offer durability, aesthetics and a good balance in each throw. They can be made of resin, acrylic or wood (MDF)
3. Casting and Curing: A Controlled Process
Once the materials have been chosen, they are poured into the moulds. The die then enters a curing process that can last several days. During this time, the materials harden and stabilise, ensuring that the dies maintain their near-perfect shape and ideal strength for long-term use.
4. Initial Quality Check
After curing, each die goes through an initial quality inspection. They are checked to ensure that there are no bubbles, cracks or large imperfections that affect their functionality or appearance. Only dice that pass this review move on to the next phase.
5. Polishing: Perfecting the Details
Once approved, the dice undergo a polishing process. This stage ensures that each die has a smooth, shiny finish, removing any roughness or irregularities on the faces and edges. Polishing also ensures that the die is comfortable to handle during play, whether it has rounded or straight edges.
6. Second Quality Check
Before moving on to the final phases, the dice undergo a second quality check. This ensures that they are polished, balanced, and ready to continue with the customization process.
7. Stock Warehouse
Once basic manufacturing is complete and all quality controls have been passed, the dice are moved to the stock warehouse. Here they remain until they are ready to be customized to the customer's wishes.
8. Laser Engraving: Precision and Durability
The dice are engraved using laser machines, allowing for custom details and symbols to be added to each face of the die. This engraving ensures that the numbers or symbols are durable and clearly visible, without wearing off with use.