COMPOSITES & INDUSTRIAL MATERIALSCHINA SOURCING · GLOBAL PROJECTS
TOOLING COORDINATION

Molds & Tooling

Bring tooling scope into the sourcing process early. We coordinate the review of part drawings, proposed production processes, trial requirements and tooling responsibilities with the selected manufacturing partner.

Pultrusion diesMoldsMandrels
Molds & Tooling — illustrative product examples
Illustrative product image · Final configuration confirmed per project
PRODUCT OVERVIEW

Options for your project

Dies, molds and mandrels for customized composite production.

01 / PRODUCT OPTION

Pultrusion dies

Die requirements developed around the approved profile and production process.

02 / PRODUCT OPTION

Forming molds

Matched or application-specific tooling reviewed against part drawings.

03 / PRODUCT OPTION

Winding mandrels

Mandrel geometry and removal requirements coordinated with the component design.

BUILD A CLEAR SOURCING BRIEF

Specification guide

Share the information below to support supplier matching and a project-specific quotation.

Information to confirm for Molds & Tooling
ParameterWhat to specify
Part definitionApproved drawing, revision and material requirements
Tooling scopeDie, mold or mandrel type and intended process
Critical surfacesDimensions, finish and tolerance requirements
TrialsTrial scope, sample quantity and approval method
Commercial scopeOwnership, storage, maintenance and delivery arrangements
DocumentationRequired tool drawings and inspection records
APPLICATION AREAS

Where it fits

Each application is reviewed against the actual design and operating conditions.

New product development

Tooling coordination for drawing-based parts.

Profile programs

Die sourcing linked to composite profile production.

Production support

Replacement or revised tooling for an agreed process.

COMMON SOURCING QUESTIONS

Before you get started

Who owns the tooling?

Ownership, storage, access and transfer terms should be explicitly agreed in the quotation and purchase documents.

Are production trials included?

Trial runs and sample approval are separate scope items to confirm with the selected supplier.