Step 01
Feasibility and DFM
Design changes proposed to improve castability and reduce cost.
Tooling · Thirumudivakkam, Chennai
Tool & Die
Development for Die Casting
The die decides how good a casting can be. We design and develop die casting tools around your part and our machines, then maintain them for long, stable production.
- Input
- STEP · IGES · DXF · PDF
- Die design
- In-house
- Tool making
- [INSERT IN-HOUSE OR PARTNER]
- Core-pin tolerance
- ± 0.03 mm (refurbished)
From 3D model to approved sample
Tool development starts with a design-for-manufacturability review of your model: draft, wall thickness, fillets, undercuts that need slides, and where the gates, overflows and vents should go. A mould-flow review predicts filling and solidification so that porosity is moved away from critical areas before steel is cut.
After tool making, sampling trials establish the process window on our machine. The first-off samples are measured and submitted with a report for your approval.
Process
Tool development stages
Each stage ends with a review point.
Step 02
Die design
Parting line, gating, overflows, vents, cooling and ejection designed in-house.
Step 03
Mould-flow review
Filling and solidification simulated to predict defects. [INSERT SOFTWARE USED]
Step 04
Tool manufacture
[INSERT TOOL STEEL / HEAT TREATMENT / MAKER DETAILS]
Step 05
Sampling and approval
Trials, dimensional report and sample submission.
Step 06
Production maintenance
Preventive maintenance after every production batch.
Capabilities
Preventive die maintenance
Dies are maintained after every production batch with full traceability.
| Thermal crack detection | Dye-penetrant inspection on high-stress gate sections |
|---|---|
| Clamping checks | Tonnage calibration on tie bars via strain sensors |
| Core-pin alignment | Toolroom refurbishing to ± 0.03 mm |
| Cavity cleaning | [INSERT METHOD] |
| Typical die life | [INSERT TYPICAL SHOTS] |
What we need from you
To start a tool development project:
- 3D model
- STEP or IGES (preferred)
- 2D drawing
- With tolerances and critical features
- Annual volume
- Decides cavities and tool steel
- Existing tool
- Details if transferring a tool
Typical tooling projects
We support:
- New part development for a product launch
- Tool transfer from another die caster
- Design changes to an existing tool
- Conversion from gravity casting or fabrication
Industries
Industries we supply with tool & die development
- Dimensional report on first-off samples
- Porosity check on critical sections
- Process parameters recorded for production
FAQ
Tool & Die Development — frequently asked questions
Who owns the die?
[INSERT TOOL OWNERSHIP TERMS].
How long from order to first samples?
It depends on part size and complexity; we commit to a schedule in the quotation. [INSERT TYPICAL RANGE].
Can you take over an existing die?
Yes — share the tool details and drawings so we can check it fits our machines and review its condition.
Related capabilities
Request for Quotation
Get a quote for tool & die development
Share your 3D model or drawing, alloy and annual quantity. Our engineering team reviews every enquiry for manufacturability before quoting.