Custom Tooling Design and Machining
At Toledo Metal Spinning, we take pride in our highly skilled team of tool designers and machinists, who are trained in the latest technologies and manufacturing techniques. We recognize the importance of staying at the forefront of tooling advancements to develop solutions that are not only efficient, but also cost-effective. Our team consists of seasoned machinists with over 35 years of industry experience alongside engineers proficient in cutting-edge software and design methodologies. This combination of experience and innovation allows us to maximize efficiency and ensure that our clients’ requirements are met with precision. Whether your project demands intricate draw tooling or straightforward spin tooling, we have the expertise to deliver. Our designers thrive on technical challenges and are prepared to tackle any tooling project with confidence. Let us assist you in developing high-performance, cost-effective tooling solutions today.
Importance of Effective Tool Design
- Precision and Accuracy: High-quality tooling enables the production of components with tight tolerances and exceptional precision. Tooling plays a critical role in successful metal fabrication and is a cornerstone of the manufacturing industry.
- Efficiency: Well-engineered tooling significantly enhances production speed and reduces costs. Strategic investment in tooling materials and design optimizations can significantly improve efficiency and product quality. For example, upgrading materials can enhance durability, while design modifications can increase versatility—allowing a tool to manufacture multiple part variations rather than a single component. Additionally, cost-effective tooling alternatives, such as wood tooling, may be suitable for specific applications to minimize expenses.
- Product Quality: The integrity of the final product is directly dependent on the precision and quality of the tooling. It is essential that tooling is fabricated to exact specifications to ensure optimal performance.
- Repeatability: Properly designed tooling enables repeatable manufacturing processes, which improve consistency, reliability, and overall production efficiency. While not all tooling is intended for repeatability, certain designs can be tailored for this purpose as required.
Subtractive Manufacturing
Subtractive manufacturing is a process in which material is removed from a larger workpiece to form a specific shape. This versatile manufacturing approach can be applied to a wide range of materials, including metals and wood, and may be performed manually or through automated processes. The integration of CNC technology enhances precision and efficiency, particularly for complex component geometries.
Subtractive manufacturing processes include:
- Machining
- Sawing
- Turning / Milling (Square geometries are typically milled, while circular geometries are turned)
- Drilling / Tapping
- Reaming
- Grinding
Each machining process offers distinct advantages that are based on the part’s geometry, size, and functional requirements. The appropriate machining technique and equipment selection depends on these factors, as no two tooling applications are identical. Each tool is manufactured using a tailored process to achieve the desired specifications.
TMS Standard Products
Toledo Metal Spinning Company specializes in the production of a variety of shapes, most of which incorporate radius features. We maintain an extensive inventory of tooling for our standard product lines. Our most common product categories include: