TOOLING

Making reliability repeatable. 

Precision tooling design, fabrication and repair.
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Design, Create, Transfer, Repair

At Aprios, we specialize in in-house tool design, modification, and repair, and we are often able to help our customers cut costs and lead times. Our flexible sourcing options, both domestic and offshore, cater to your unique needs. With our Tooling DFM (Design for Manufacturability), we streamline design to improve part quality and consistency. We also perform tool validation on all tools  to prevent and resolve defects, while our expert team ensures a seamless tool transfer process, bringing you back to quality production efficiently.
 

Our Tool Transfer Process

At Aprios, we ensure a smooth and efficient tool transfer process, minimizing disruptions and ensuring high-quality outcomes. Our process begins with issuing a PO for validation and samples, followed by shipping the tool via truck, ship, or air. Upon receipt, we uncrate and conduct a thorough assessment and preventative maintenance review. Tool qualification involves installing on the press and running samples. Throughout this process, we maintain strict quality control and provide detailed validation reports, ensuring customer approval and satisfaction at every stage.
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High performance quick-turn injection molding tool.

 

Flexibility and Customization

Aprios delivers tooling that meets your specific needs - both onshore and offshore manufacturing. 

We adapt everything we do to your project’s specific constraints, delivering the right solutions every time.

Our team is with you every step of the way- through tool transfers and DFM. 

Tooling Matrix

Is quick turn tooling right for your project? Contact our experts to learn more.

 
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Molds tailored to your needs.  

We assist you in selecting the optimal mold for your project.  

 
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Elite Performance Molds (Class 101)

  • Production: High-volume
  • Max Cycles: 1,000,000+
  • Materials: Superior grade
  • Construction: Stainless steel base
  • Price: $$$$$

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Premium Production Molds (Class 102)

  • Production: Medium to high
  • Max Cycles: 1,000,000
  • Materials: Premium
  • Ejection: Guided, wear plates
  • Price: $$$$

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Standard Production Molds (Class 103)

  • Production: Medium-volume
  • Max Cycles: 500,000
  • Materials: High-grade
  • Design: Detailed
  • Price: $$$

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Economy Production Molds (Class 104)

  • Production: Low-volume
  • Max Cycles: 100,000
  • Materials: Mild steel, aluminum
  • Cooling: In cavities, cores
  • Price: $$

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Precision Prototype Molds (Class 105)

  • Prototypes Ideal
  • Max Cycles: 500
  • Materials: Various (aluminum, cast metal)
  • Cooling: Basic
  • Price: $

Experts in Tool Design

Design for Manufacturing (DFM) in tooling focuses on optimizing the design of molds to enhance the efficiency and quality of the injection molding process. By considering factors such as ejection and cooling, gate placement, mold flow analysis, draft angles, and part consolidation, we ensure that the tooling is tailored to produce high-quality parts with minimal defects. Our DFM expertise helps in reducing cycle times, improving product durability, and minimizing production costs, ensuring an efficient manufacturing process.
Metal finishing at Aprios in Brooklyn Park

 

Our Tooling Capabilities

We’re proud to offer a broad range of tooling capabilities. With our focus on design and creation, we’re your team for prototyping, production, and more.

  • In-House Tool Design, Modification, and Repair: Doing everything in-house reduces costs and lead times.

  • Flexibility and cost-efficiency: Source domestically or offshore to best meet your manufacturing needs.

  • Tooling DFM (Design for Manufacturability): Lower costs with a simplified, optimized, and refined design process. 

  • Tool Validation: Prevent defects and surprises with tool validation customized for you.

  • Tool Transfer Guidance: With expert support at every step of the process, Aprios aids you in the tool transfer process so you can get back to production.

Tooling Design, Creation, and Repair

Let's talk about tooling 

From prototyping to tool transfer to onshore and offshore manufacturing. Our experts make the process quick and easy from start to finish.

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