Tooling

We can create your tooling through our in-house design and engineering team. Our engineers are trained in the use of AutoCad, Pro-E and Cadkey. Our engineering staff has more than 60 years' experience, and will work with you to develop the most economical and functional design. Participation in customers' supplier involvement programs such as Motorola's Early Supplier Involvement (ESI) has allowed us to put our expertise to good use. Every tool is designed and built to our stringent tooling standards, which ensure Class-A tooling for long life and superior quality.

All tools are built with:

•ASP-23 metal
•ball bearing die sets
•inserts for the cutting members
•precision-guided spring stripers
•high quality tool alloys
•idle stations for future EC's

Taking these steps reduces maintenance, ensures long life, and achieves top-quality product. Dial features CAM-equipped Agie wire EDM machines for precision cuts. We can also download DXF to our 24-tool machining center further improving our ability to deliver a premium tool with the shortest cycle time. Typical cycle time is 6-10 weeks, depending on the part.

We also have years of expertise in making multi-part dies. Stamping multiple parts in one tool can be achieved in basically two ways:

•family dies where multiple parts are interchangeable in the same tool. This die will run one part at a time.
•Multi-part dies where multiple parts are run at the same time in one die. The only restriction in the multi-part die is the bill of material must use the same ratio for each part.