Production Tooling Excellence
High-volume manufacturing tooling for mass production runs of 100,000-10,000,000+ parts. Premium hardened tool steel molds with 40+ years of expertise.
What Is Production Tooling?
Production tooling represents the pinnacle of manufacturing tool development, creating high-quality, durable molds and dies designed for mass production runs exceeding 100,000 parts. Unlike rapid tooling, production tools are built to last, manufactured from hardened tool steels and engineered for maximum precision, durability, and efficiency.
Our production tooling solutions incorporate advanced materials, precision machining, and rigorous quality control to deliver tools that maintain tight tolerances and consistent performance throughout their entire production lifecycle.
High Volume Capability
100,000 to 10,000,000+ parts per tool
Premium Materials
Hardened tool steels and carbides
Tight Tolerances
±0.002 inches or better accuracy
Long Service Life
Years of consistent production use
Production Excellence
Our production tooling provides the foundation for successful mass manufacturing:
- Optimized for minimal cycle times and maximum efficiency
- Advanced cooling systems for rapid part ejection
- Multi-cavity configurations for high-volume output
- Hot runner systems for material efficiency
Production Tooling Types
Comprehensive production tooling solutions for various manufacturing processes and material requirements.
Injection Molds
High-precision molds for plastic injection molding production
Key Features:
- Multi-cavity configurations (2-32+ cavities)
- Hot and cold runner systems
- Advanced cooling channel design
- Surface finishes A1-A3 SPI standards
Best For:
Consumer products, automotive components, electronic housings, medical devices
Die Casting Tools
Durable dies for high-pressure metal die casting production
Key Features:
- H13 tool steel construction
- 42-48 HRC hardness
- Integrated cooling channels
- NADCA standard compliance
Best For:
Aluminum, zinc, and magnesium alloy components for automotive and industrial applications
Stamping Dies
Precision dies for metal stamping and forming operations
Key Features:
- Progressive die designs
- High-speed stamping capability
- Compound and transfer dies
- Tungsten carbide inserts
Best For:
Automotive parts, electronics components, appliance hardware, precision metal parts
Production Tooling Process
Our comprehensive production tooling development process ensures superior quality, precision, and performance.
Design Engineering
Comprehensive DFM analysis, mold flow simulation, and CAD modeling to optimize tool design for manufacturability and performance.
Material Selection
Premium tool steel selection, heat treatment specifications, and material certification for optimal tool life and performance.
Precision Machining
Advanced 5-axis CNC machining, EDM operations, and precision grinding to achieve micron-level accuracy and surface finishes.
Quality Validation
CMM inspection, trial runs, and comprehensive testing to ensure tool performance and part quality meet specifications.
Tooling Materials
Premium materials selection for maximum durability, precision, and tool life in high-volume production environments.
Premium Tool Steels
H13 Tool Steel
Industry standard for die casting and injection molding applications.
- • Hardness: 42-48 HRC
- • Excellent hot hardness and thermal fatigue resistance
- • High impact strength and toughness
- • Ideal for aluminum and zinc die casting
P20 Tool Steel
Pre-hardened mold steel for plastic injection molds.
- • Hardness: 28-32 HRC (as supplied)
- • Excellent machinability and polishability
- • Good weldability for modifications
- • Cost-effective for medium production runs
420SS Stainless Steel
Corrosion-resistant steel for medical and food applications.
- • Hardness: 30-45 HRC (heat treated)
- • Excellent corrosion resistance
- • Superior surface finish capability
- • FDA compliant for medical applications
Specialty Materials
Tungsten Carbide
Ultra-hard material for high-wear applications and inserts.
- • Hardness: 88-92 HRA
- • Exceptional wear resistance
- • Used for piercing, forming, and trimming
- • Reduces tool maintenance and downtime
Copper Alloys
High thermal conductivity materials for cooling components.
- • Excellent heat transfer properties
- • Used for cooling inserts and cores
- • Reduces cycle times in injection molding
- • Improves part quality consistency
Beryllium Copper
Premium material for molds requiring rapid heat transfer.
- • Superior thermal conductivity
- • High strength and hardness
- • Excellent for thin-wall plastic parts
- • Reduces cooling cycle times significantly
Industries We Serve
Our production tooling solutions support diverse industries with specialized requirements for high-volume manufacturing.
Automotive
Interior components, exterior trim, under-hood parts, and structural components
Medical Devices
Surgical instruments, device housings, diagnostic equipment components
Electronics
Enclosures, connectors, heat sinks, and precision electronic components
Consumer Goods
Appliance parts, electronic housings, consumer product components
Industrial
Machinery components, tool housings, industrial equipment parts
Aerospace
Interior components, structural parts, specialized aircraft hardware
Packaging
Container components, closures, packaging machinery parts
Power & Energy
Electrical components, power generation parts, energy storage systems
Quality Assurance
Our production tooling process incorporates comprehensive quality control measures to ensure your tools meet the highest standards of precision, durability, and performance.
From initial design review to final production validation, we maintain strict quality protocols throughout the entire tooling lifecycle.
ISO 9001:2015 Certified
Our quality management system ensures consistent processes and documentation throughout production.
CMM Inspection
Coordinate measuring machines verify tool dimensions with accuracy up to ±0.001 inches.
Material Certification
All tooling materials are verified with certificates of compliance and material testing reports.
Process Documentation
Complete documentation of tooling parameters, processing conditions, and quality inspection reports.
Quality Standards We Follow
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about our production tooling services and capabilities.
Production tooling is designed for high-volume manufacturing (100,000-10,000,000+ parts) using hardened tool steels with 42-48+ HRC hardness, offering superior durability and longevity. Rapid tooling is optimized for speed and lower volumes (100-50,000 parts) using softer materials like aluminum or pre-hardened steel. Production tooling provides tighter tolerances (±0.002"), better surface finishes, and longer tool life but requires higher initial investment and longer lead times (8-16 weeks vs 2-4 weeks for rapid tooling).
We offer comprehensive production tooling solutions including: 1) Injection molds (multi-cavity, hot/cold runner systems), 2) Die casting tools (H13 steel for aluminum/zinc/magnesium), 3) Stamping dies (progressive, compound, transfer dies), 4) Extrusion dies, 5) Thermoforming molds, and 6) Custom specialty tooling. Each tool type is engineered specifically for your production volume, material requirements, and quality standards.
Production tooling lead times typically range from 8-16 weeks depending on complexity: 8-10 weeks for simple injection molds, 12-14 weeks for complex multi-cavity molds, 10-12 weeks for die casting tools, and 8-12 weeks for stamping dies. Factors affecting lead time include design complexity, number of cavities, surface finish requirements, material selection, and current production capacity. We provide detailed project timelines with every quote.
We are ISO 9001:2015 certified and follow stringent quality standards including SPI (Society of the Plastics Industry) surface finish standards, NADCA (North American Die Casting Association) standards for die casting tools, and comprehensive GD&T (Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing) principles. Our quality process includes material certification, CMM inspection, first article inspection, process validation, and complete documentation traceability.
Yes, we provide comprehensive tool support including preventive maintenance schedules, repair services, cleaning and refurbishment, spare parts inventory management, and 24/7 technical support. Our maintenance programs help maximize tool life, ensure consistent quality, and minimize production downtime. We also offer tool modification services to accommodate design changes or process optimizations throughout the tool's lifecycle.
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