• Tools and dies include progressive dies for sequential operations on metal strips, compound dies for multiple cuts per stroke, and transfer dies for complex parts like automotive components.
• CNC milling, EDM, and grinding shape these from hardened steels, achieving tolerances of ±0.001 inches for stamping or forming.
• Assembly involves guide pillars, ejectors, and CMM inspection to ensure alignment and durability under press forces.
• Moulds for injection or die casting start with CAD design, followed by CNC roughing, heat treatment, and polishing for cavity precision.
• High-speed steel or carbide blocks undergo wire EDM for undercuts and cooling channels, supporting plastics or metals in mass production.
• Trial runs validate flow, venting, and ejection before full-scale use in electronics or consumer goods.
• Patterns serve as templates for sand casting or prototypes, machined from wood, aluminum, or resin via CNC for intricate geometries.
• High-speed steel or carbide blocks undergo wire EDM for undercuts and cooling channels, supporting plastics or metals in mass production.