TOOLING

Making reliability repeatable. 

Precision, durability, and efficiency start with the right mold.
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The Right Tooling.

The Right Results

Choosing the right mold impacts costs, cycle times, scalability, and part quality. We help engineers and procurement teams navigate the complexities of tooling, offering solutions for every stage of the product lifecycle. Whether you need a quick-turn prototype, bridge tool for limited runs, or a high-volume production mold, our expertise ensures you get the right tool for the job. 

 
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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.

Poor Tooling Leads To Costly Problems

Avoid costly setbacks with the right tooling—optimize quality, reduce delays, and scale effectively.

INCONSISTENT PART QUALITY causes production delays.

LONG CYCLE TIMES drive up costs and slow manufacturing.

TOOLING FAILURES lead to expensive rework and downtime.

CHOOSING THE WRONG TOOLING TYPE limits scalability and performance.

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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. 

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: $

Precision Tooling Solutions For Every Stage

From prototype to production, we deliver precision tooling to support your product at every stage

  1. Prototype & Quick-Turn Tolling
    Rapid development for testing & validation.
  2. Bridge Tooling
    Scalable solutions for low- to mid-volume production.
  3. Production Tooling
    High-precision, durable molds built for long-term use.
  4. Scientific Molding Validation
    Ensure repeatability, compliance, and efficiency for the long term.
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Our Flexible Tooling Solutions

Whether you need fast prototypes or smooth transitions from existing suppliers, we’ve got you covered. Explore Quick Turn Tooling and Program Transfer options to keep your projects on track and on time.

Need Fast Prototyping Or Low-Volume Production?
Program Transfer

Need Fast Prototyping Or Low-Volume Production?

Discover how Aprios’ Quick-Turn Tooling accelerates your product development process with rapid, cost-effective solutions—perfect for prototypes and short runs.

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Struggling With A Tooling Transfer?
Program Transfer

Struggling With A Tooling Transfer?

If you're facing delays or quality issues with your current supplier, explore how our seamless program transfer service ensures a smooth production transition.

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3 Steps For Reliable Tooling

Our tailored approach to tooling that delivers consistent, high-quality results

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Prototype, bridge, or production tooling? We help you decide.

DFM & Tooling Design

DFM & Tooling Design

Optimize for manufacturability and long-term performance.

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Mold Fabrication

Built with precision, using high-quality materials.

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Tooling Design, Creation, and Repair

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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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