We machine production parts for Molds, Dies and Tooling customers, from single prototypes through to repeat batches of tens of thousands. Typical work covers mold cores and cavities, die inserts and punches, usually in P20 or 718.
What makes Molds, Dies and Tooling different from general machining is not the geometry — it is the documentation and the failure modes. The parts that come back are the ones where cooling layout and steel choice decide cycle time more than machining was not designed out at the start.
Parts we machine for Molds, Dies and Tooling
- Mold cores and cavities
- Die inserts
- Punches
- Slides
- Ejector plates
Materials we run for Molds, Dies and Tooling
- P20
- 718
- H13
- D2
- A2
- M2
- Beryllium copper
Standards and documentation
- Customer mold standards, ISO 9001, DME / HASCO component standards
Tell us which standard applies and which documents you need with the shipment. Dimensional reports, material certificates, certificates of conformity and first article inspection reports are all available, and it is much cheaper to agree them before the batch runs than to reconstruct them afterwards.
Where Molds, Dies and Tooling projects usually go wrong
- Cooling layout and steel choice decide cycle time more than machining
- Every design change after hardening is expensive
Tolerance and finish we hold
| Requirement | Typical capability |
|---|---|
| General tolerance | +/-0.005 mm on shut-offs and cores, Ra 0.2 um on visible surfaces |
| Surface finish | Ra 0.4 to 3.2 um |
| Material certification | EN 10204 3.1 on request |
| Inspection | Dimensional report, CMM report, FAIR |
| Packaging | VCI and desiccant for steel, individual wrap for cosmetic faces |
Frequently asked questions
Do you have experience with Molds, Dies and Tooling parts?
Yes. Typical parts we run are mold cores and cavities and die inserts. We can share the process route and inspection approach for a comparable part before you commit.
Which materials do you recommend for Molds, Dies and Tooling?
P20, 718, H13, D2. The right choice depends on which of corrosion, weight, strength and cost is the binding constraint, and we will say so plainly rather than quoting the most expensive option.
What documentation do you provide?
A dimensional report and a certificate of conformity as standard. Material certificates, CMM reports, FAIR and PPAP submissions are available when your quality system requires them.
What tolerances do you hold for Molds, Dies and Tooling parts?
+/-0.005 mm on shut-offs and cores, Ra 0.2 um on visible surfaces is typical for the industry. Tighter tolerance on individual features is possible and is quoted against the specific feature rather than the whole part.
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