Production tooling

We provide end-to-end design and manufacture of specialist production tooling for processes requiring accurate assembly, machining, testing and component inspection.

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Tooling design

We design in SOLIDWORKS 3D, taking account of component geometry, process flow, assembly requirements, service access and operator safety.

Assembly and machining fixtures

We manufacture fixtures for repeatable component location, clamping and assembly, tailored to process requirements and workstation conditions.

Inspection and test tooling

We design solutions for dimensional inspection, functional testing and assembly verification, for manual use or integration into automated workstations.

In-house manufacturing

Tooling components are manufactured on our CNC lathes and machining centres, giving us direct control over quality, lead time and engineering changes.

Production-process integration

We consider operator interaction, cooperation with machinery or robots, changeover requirements, ergonomics and maintenance access.

Support throughout the project

We support projects from requirements analysis and documentation through manufacture and testing to implementation, training and service.

Our designs also address:

Ergonomics Materials Tolerances and accuracy

Ergonomics

We design workstations and fixtures around operator comfort, component access, safety, visibility and straightforward changeover and servicing.

Materials

Materials are selected for the loads and operating environment, including structural and tool steels, stainless steel, and wear- or corrosion-resistant materials.

Tolerances and accuracy

Datum systems, fits and tolerances are defined according to tooling function. Manufactured parts undergo dimensional inspection and functional testing.

Manufacturing and machining

We manufacture and inspect key tooling components in-house. Advanced CNC machining combined with accurate coordinate measurement enables us to maintain quality control throughout project delivery.

HEDELIUS ACURA 65 machining centre at the Accuma production facility

CNC machining

5-axis machining – HEDELIUS ACURA 65

The HEDELIUS ACURA 65 five-axis machining centre produces complex components with fewer setups. Heidenhain control and SolidCAM process preparation support accurate, repeatable manufacture of tooling components, prototypes and machine parts.

5-axis machining
Heidenhain control
SolidCAM programming

HAAS VF-5SS machining centre and HAAS TL-2 lathe

CNC milling and turning

HAAS machine tools – VF-5SS and TL-2

Our machine shop also includes a HAAS VF-5SS machining centre with a rotary table for four-axis machining and a HAAS TL-2 lathe. The lathe accommodates parts up to 420 mm in diameter and 1,150 mm in length. We use these machines for tooling components, prototypes and machine parts.

4-axis milling
HAAS VF-5SS
Turning capacity Ø420 × 1,150 mm

ZEISS ACCURA coordinate measuring machine in the Accuma inspection area

Quality control

CMM inspection – ZEISS ACCURA 18/12/10

The ZEISS ACCURA 18/12/10 coordinate measuring machine is used for dimensional inspection of manufactured parts and tooling. Its 1,800 × 1,200 × 1,000 mm measuring range accommodates large components and supports verification against technical documentation.

CMM inspection
Measuring range 1,800 × 1,200 × 1,000 mm
Verification against technical documentation

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Testing and implementation

Tooling undergoes functional and assembly testing at our facility. We verify assembly tolerances, forces, operating pressures and other agreed parameters. Strength and performance testing is tailored to the function and operating conditions of the solution.

Service and support

After delivery, we provide warranty and service support, including operator training, maintenance and tooling upgrades. We can also revise the design or supply additional accessories and tools as production requirements evolve. Close cooperation and attention to detail enable us to deliver tooling aligned with quality requirements and real production conditions.

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