Hard Tooling from www.smartmoldtech.com

SmartTch can delivery of first article samples, 4 weeks (very simple parts) – 12 weeks (normal complexity) – longer for complex  or parts requiring ceramic core tooling

Delivery of production, 2 – 12 weeks after First Article approval.

Highest tooling expense

Lowest investment casting pattern cost

Hard tooling will have the longest life. Simple tooling will last for hundreds of thousands of parts. Complex tooling with slides and cores will wear over time but can generally be refurbished. This is not normally necessary for many years.

Yields the best surface finish and most consistent dimensional control.