Design the tool
Connect the part geometry with a practical CAD/CAM tooling strategy.
Tooling
Connect part design, prototyping and mold making with engineering support from concept to production.
A better part starts with the right tool.
EMS offers design, engineering and computerized rapid prototyping for mold-making projects. From concept to production, the tooling and mold-making strategy is developed around the part.
The objective is to reduce development lead time while addressing the mold’s specifications and intended working life. Discuss your part concept, proposed process and production expectations with EMS.
Develop the prototype
Bring the concept, drawing or sample into engineering review.
Prepare for production
Discuss mold specifications, tool materials and the intended working life.
Connect the part design to the tool
CAD/CAM software supports mold design and the work of toolmakers. Tool development combines engineering, computerized rapid prototyping and CNC equipment used in mold manufacture.
Toolmakers monitor the CNC equipment and carry out machinery maintenance. Tool-material selection and the intended working life of the mold are part of the tooling discussion.
Share the drawing or model and describe the part you need to manufacture. Include the CAD format and file version for compatibility review.
Discuss together
- Part concept or sample description
- Drawing or model information
- Intended molding process
- Mold specifications and production expectations
Agree how tooling progress is shared
Discuss the information you need during tool development, including progress reporting, tool-building updates and first-shot information. Confirm the available format and cadence for your project.
Discuss production routing for your program and explore the EMS global footprint.
A clearer brief.
A better starting point.
A few details help frame the conversation. Start with what you know; bring the open questions, too.
Talk through your requirementsWhat should I share?
A part drawing or model, or a description of an existing sample, helps begin the discussion. Add the intended material, molding process and production expectations where known.
Which CAD file can I send?
Include the CAD format and file version with your project information. EMS can review compatibility as part of the tooling discussion.
How are progress and production routing discussed?
Identify the reporting you need, including tool-building updates and first-shot information. Agree on the reporting cadence and production routing for your program.
Bring the part. Discuss the tool.
Share the part concept, any drawing or model, intended molding process and production expectations. EMS can discuss the tooling requirements and information needed for a quote.
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