Parekh Wire Cut
Surat, Gujarat
Industries: Medical Devices, Packaging, Defence, Electrical, Textiles, Electronics, Automotive, Aerospace
+91-99133-20013 · info@parekhwirecut.com · Website
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Nihal Industries
Pune, Maharashtra
Industries: Automotive
+91 9922010786 · jabbar.shaikh@nihalind.com · Website
Raj Tools
Pune, Maharashtra
Industries: Automotive
+91 84080 00812 · marketing@rajtools.co.in · Website
Precision Tool Engineering
Bengaluru, Karnataka
Industries: Medical Devices, Packaging, Defence, Automotive, Aerospace
+91 89708 70922 · precisiontool2014@gmail.com · Website
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What are press tools, dies & moulds?
Press tools, dies and moulds shape metal and plastic parts in volume: progressive and compound press dies for sheet metal, injection moulds for plastics, die-casting dies for aluminium and zinc, and jigs and fixtures for production. Tool quality determines part accuracy, scrap rate and the number of parts a tool can make before it needs repair. Tooling is a one-time cost that decides your cost per part for years, and the tool’s quality shows in scrap rate and downtime. A well-reviewed design, measured samples and a clear agreement on ownership protect you far better than a low tooling price.
How to choose
- Define the part: material, thickness, tolerances, annual volume and the press or machine the tool will run on.
- Specify tool life expectation and the tool steel and hardness for the expected volume.
- Ask for the tool design and review it before cutting steel, including part layout and material utilisation.
- Agree the try-out and sample approval process, with measured dimensions on first-off parts.
- Settle ownership of the tool and drawings, storage, and who maintains it.
- Check whether wire-cut, EDM and heat treatment are in-house or outsourced.
- Plan for spares such as punches and inserts, and for repair turnaround.
- Plan for maintenance: ask for a spare-parts list, who sharpens or repairs the tool and how long that takes, since an idle press while a die is repaired costs more than the repair.
Specifications to confirm with the supplier
| Specification | What to ask |
|---|---|
| Tool type and layout | Progressive, compound or single-stage, cavity count and strip or part layout. |
| Tool steel and hardness | Grades for dies, punches and inserts and the heat treatment. |
| Tool life | Expected shots or strokes before major repair. |
| Accuracy | Tolerance held on the finished part and the measurement method. |
| Try-out and approval | Sample reports and the approval steps before production. |
| Ownership and storage | Who holds the tool, drawings and spare parts. |
| Maintenance plan | Recommended spares, sharpening interval and repair turnaround. |
Where it is used
- AutomotivePress tools and moulds for brackets, covers and interior parts.
- Industrial MachineryDies and fixtures for machine components.
- Consumer ProductsMoulds for housings, containers and appliances.
Frequently asked questions
Who owns the tool after I pay for it?
Ownership should be agreed in writing, along with where the tool is stored and whether you can move it to another supplier.
How is a new tool approved?
Through try-out, measured first-off samples against the drawing, and a signed approval before production.
What affects tool life?
The tool steel and hardness, the die design, the material being formed, lubrication and how well the tool is maintained.
How can I reduce the risk of a tool not working?
Review the design before steel is cut, approve measured samples from try-out, and keep the supplier’s drawings and spare inserts.
Can a tool be moved to another supplier?
If you own the tool and have its drawings, yes. Agree this in writing at the start so you are not tied to one supplier.