Tool Making Services

Custom Tooling for Development & Production

We manufacture a wide range of custom tools, including:

• Vac-form mould tools

• Machining fixtures

• Trim fixtures

• Holding jigs

• Assembly aids

• Checking and inspection supports

• Short-run production tooling

Each tool is designed around its intended process, not built from a generic template.

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Tooling That Supports Real-World Manufacturing

Well-designed tooling can:

• Reduce setup time

• Improve repeatability

• Reduce operator variation

• Speed up trimming and finishing processes

• Improve assembly alignment

Because our tooling design sits alongside CNC machining and trimming services, we understand how these tools are actually used in production.

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Trim Tools & CNC Trimming Fixtures

For formed, moulded, or composite components, dedicated trim tools and fixtures provide accuracy that manual methods cannot.

• We design and manufacture:

• CNC trim fixtures

• Part location supports

• Multi-part holding systems

• Precision alignment toolingThis ensures consistent geometry across repeated batches.

This ensures consistent geometry across repeated batches.

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Vacuum Form Mould Tools in Polyurethane, Epoxy & Aluminium

We design and manufacture vacuum forming mould tools for prototype, development, and production applications.

Our vacuum form tooling is built for accuracy, durability, and repeatability, for short-run trials or ongoing production work.

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Polyurethane & Epoxy Tooling Board Mould Tools

Density range: 400kg/m³ to 1200kg/m³

These materials are ideal for:

• Prototype tooling

• Low to medium production volumes

• Development and validation runs

• Cost-effective short-run mould tools

Different densities allow us to match the tooling material to the expected production life and detail specifications.

Lower densities are suitable for rapid development tooling, while higher densities offer increased durability and surface stability.

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Aluminium Vacuum Form Mould Tools

For higher durability and improved thermal performance, we manufacture vacuum forming tools in:

• Billet aluminium

• Cast aluminium

Aluminium tooling provides:

• Greater structural strength

• Improved surface finish potential

• Longer production life

• Better temperature stability

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Water-Cooled Aluminium Tooling

Where cycle time and thermal control are critical, we can produce water-cooled aluminium thermoform mould tools.

Integrated cooling channels help:

• Reduce cycle times

• Improve part consistency

• Maintain stable forming temperatures

• Increase repeatability in production environments

Water-cooled aluminium tools are particularly beneficial for higher-volume or repeat production applications.

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Designed for Practical Production

We approach vacuum form tooling with a manufacturing-first mindset, considering:

• Draft angles

• Surface finish requirements

• Venting strategy

• Thermal management

• Part trimming and release

If required, we can also design and produce supporting trim fixtures and secondary tooling to ensure consistent finished parts.

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Prototype to Production Support

We support vacuum forming projects at all stages, including:

• Development tooling

• Prototype mould tools

• Short-run production tooling

• Production-ready aluminium tools

• Tool modifications and updates

If your part design evolves, we can modify or refine tooling to match.

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Discuss Your Tooling Requirements

Tell us what process the tool needs to support, along with part details and expected quantities. We’ll review the application and advise on the most practical tooling solution.