Determine the best tooling for
your needs
Sourcing suppliers can sometimes be perceived as a daunting task with uncertainty and hassle acting as a deterrent to change. We understand companies won’t risk production problems or delays, yet without a historic track record of performance, how do they know a new supplier will deliver quality tooling, built to spec, on time?
To mitigate such risk, we offer a stress-free trial service designed to:
1) Reduce frequent and repetitive tooling purchases
2) Overcome problematic and under-performing tooling where performance doesn't meet the expectation
3) Set your mind at ease
Specification Support & Tooling Performance Improvement
Our support extends beyond manufacturing into tooling specification and performance optimisation. We work with engineering and purchasing teams to resolve issues where current cold forming tooling does not deliver expected tool life, process stability, or cost efficiency.
Premature Tool Wear
Premature wear of punches and dies in cold forming applications is influenced by factors such as workpiece material, forming loads, lubrication, coating selection, and process conditions. In many cases, wear can be difficult to isolate due to fluctuating production variables and inconsistent tool life performance.
Die Cracking & Failure Modes
Die cracking, splitting, or plastic deformation can significantly reduce production efficiency and output consistency. Where machine setup and process conditions are confirmed as correct, our technical specialists can support failure analysis through tooling inspection and specification review to identify root causes and corrective actions.
If tooling performance is declining and becoming a cost burden, we provide structured engineering feedback to identify specification improvements that enhance tool life, improve productivity, and reduce total cost of ownership in cold forming operations.
Analyse
Faults, defects or damage to current tooling
Recommend
Identify improvements to material, heat treatment or coating
Manufacture
Build the tooling to the new specification
Support
Provide extra service to ensure sustained tooling performance
In the long-term, by working closely with you, we will determine the most appropriate tooling specification for each project and establish the optimal route to maximise productivity, efficiency, and profit.
Get in touch if you would like to learn more about how our trial will present you with feedback on tooling design, performance, and long-term cost.
