Good Tooling Design, Better Productivity
There are no shortcuts in producing good tooling. Lack of attention in any of the following areas can result in poor tool quality, poor part quality, low yield or worse – tool failure: Tooling design Material selection Tooling manufacturing process Heat treating and finishing Today, we are going to talk about tooling design. Careful consideration should always be given to the design, material and fabrication of tooling – let’s face it, finished parts are only as good as the tooling used to create them. There are several variables such as heat, pressure and speed that can contribute to excessive tool wear or tool failure. Managing these variables, sourcing the right tool steel and applying good tool design sensibility will help you avoid downtime and extend tool life. Here are some common problems and solutions to consider when designing and fabricating tooling: At Otai Special Steel we work closely with customers to help them select the right tool steel for the...