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Making the dies, moulds, jigs and fixtures that produce parts in volume.
When you need it
An injection mould for plastic parts
A stamping or progressive die
Jigs and fixtures for your line
Hard or fine parts cut by wire EDM
What to send the shop
Part drawings and 3D models
Material specifications
Production volumes
Your press or machine limits
Photos with a scale, if a tool exists
Typical lead time
Edmonton toolmakers quote time per tool. Give your production date up front.
Ask the shop
3 questions worth asking
Q1
How many cycles is the mould built for?
Q2
Can you make a prototype mould before the production tool?
Q3
Who owns the tool once it's paid for?
Questions
Tool and die FAQ
What should I send for a tooling quote?
Send part drawings, models, material specifications, expected production volume and your press or machine limits. Include photos if there is an existing tool.
Can I start with a drawing?
Send the drawing and ask whether the shop can prepare a part model. Confirm who approves it before toolmaking begins.
What should I ask about tool ownership?
Ask who owns the tool after payment, where it will be stored and what maintenance is included. Put those details in the quote.
Good to know
Give your expected production volume and ask how it affects the tool design.
No Edmonton shop we checked posts prices for this. Send a request to compare quotes.