Developing Precision Tooling Components for Long-Term Performance

Continuous Improvement in Precision Tooling

In high-performance tooling environments, components are constantly subjected to wear. Maintaining performance often requires not only replacement parts, but also engineering improvements that extend tool life and reduce long-term maintenance costs.

Several years ago we were asked to rebuild key components within a large multi-cavity production tool. Following a full re-stack of critical components, the tool was successfully returned to full cavitation while operating tonnage was reduced back to standard levels, helping protect the mould and improve longevity.

Precision Machining for Critical Tooling Components

Since restoring the tooling system, ongoing development work has focused on improving serviceability and reducing maintenance costs.

As part of this process, we developed a redesigned four-part outer core assembly, allowing individual wear components to be replaced rather than replacing the complete core. Producing these parts requires extremely precise machining to ensure correct alignment and reliable performance within the tool.

Engineering Improvements That Reduce Long-Term Costs

Following the successful development of the redesigned core system, the full set of cores has now been replaced along with a complete set of spare components.

This allows future maintenance to be carried out more efficiently while significantly reducing the cost of replacing wear parts. With the new core system now in place, work can continue on other areas of the tool to further improve performance and longevity.