noun
tooling cost; tool charges
Refers to the cost of creating or maintaining metal molds (dies) used in manufacturing, such as for plastic injection molding or metal casting.
新製品の開発では、金型費が大きな負担となる。
In developing a new product, the tooling cost becomes a major burden.
金型費を見積もりに含めてください。
Please include the tooling charges in the estimate.