Technical Guides and Resources
Practical tooling knowledge from our engineers — design, steel, gates, maintenance and standard parts selection.
MANUFACTURING
Injection Mold Manufacturing
Lead times, steel selection and the build process explained.
MANUFACTURING
Stamping Die Manufacturing
Progressive vs compound vs stage dies — which one fits your part.
DESIGN
Mold Design and DFM
Seven things we check in your drawing before quoting.
MAINTENANCE
Mold Repair and Maintenance
Five signs your mold needs service — and what to do.
MOLD PARTS
Ejector Pin Selection Guide
Standard, stepped, blade and coated — choosing the right pin.
MOLD PARTS
Gate System Guide
Cold sprue, pinpoint gate or hot runner — cost per part.
Have a Tooling Question?
Ask our engineers — DFM feedback and technical advice within 24 hours.