carbon fibre tooling
Composite Tooling
Our specialist team possesses the skills and technology to create, repair, and maintain bespoke composite tooling, facilitating consistently high-quality manufacturing.
Our capabilities
Composite Products is a trusted partner in composite tooling and carbon fibre tooling, renowned for delivering high-quality, reliable tools that our clients depend on consistently. Our long-term relationships with clients are a testament to our commitment to excellence.
How does tooling happen?
Why is tooling important?
The COMPOSITE TOOLING Process
At Composite Products we offer a complete service from product design, through to tooling and manufacture. Here are the main process stages and we’re happy to support you at one stage or several.
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1. Talk
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Talk
First, we get to know you, your product and your needs. Then, we suggest smart solutions to progress your product. Once we’re aligned, we confirm costs, timings and responsibilities whilst communication flows regularly.
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2. Design
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Design
Our experienced designers have the skills and software to design to print or build to print, or both. From ergonomic details to aesthetics, we support ideas to design ready for manufacture. We’ll continuously advise ways to get the very best results.
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3. Tool
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Tool
With detailed design information in hand, your bespoke tool can be made from a material of your choosing (we can recommend) to support all future production runs, to act as a template to ensure the time, love and energy put into the product so far is maintained.
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4. Components
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Components
If you need support on part component manufacturing you need to know your trusted partner will deliver to spec, time and cost. Our diverse experience means we can support and advise you on the best mould process to get you from A to B on time and on budget.
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5. Make
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Make
This process involves several stages from kit cutting to laminating, autoclave curing, followed by hand trimming, fitting, assembly and the ever-important quality inspection. Fully traceable throughout the process you can have a top-level view of everything, any time.
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6. Supply
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Supply
Confident that your product meets your brief, you’re ready to construct your complete product or go straight to market. We don’t like to say goodbye at this stage but instead, see you soon as we believe in long-term partnerships.
Talk
First, we get to know you, your product and your needs. Then, we suggest smart solutions to progress your product. Once we’re aligned, we confirm costs, timings and responsibilities whilst communication flows regularly.
Design
Our experienced designers have the skills and software to design to print or build to print, or both. From ergonomic details to aesthetics, we support ideas to design ready for manufacture. We’ll continuously advise ways to get the very best results.
Tool
With detailed design information in hand, your bespoke tool can be made from a material of your choosing (we can recommend) to support all future production runs, to act as a template to ensure the time, love and energy put into the product so far is maintained.
Components
If you need support on part component manufacturing you need to know your trusted partner will deliver to spec, time and cost. Our diverse experience means we can support and advise you on the best mould process to get you from A to B on time and on budget.
Make
This process involves several stages from kit cutting to laminating, autoclave curing, followed by hand trimming, fitting, assembly and the ever-important quality inspection. Fully traceable throughout the process you can have a top-level view of everything, any time.
Supply
Confident that your product meets your brief, you’re ready to construct your complete product or go straight to market. We don’t like to say goodbye at this stage but instead, see you soon as we believe in long-term partnerships.
What is Composite Tooling?
Composite tooling refers to the design and manufacture of moulds and tools made from composite materials, such as carbon fibre, used to produce composite parts. These tools are essential for shaping and forming components with precision and consistency in industries such as aerospace, automotive, and marine manufacturing.
What Materials Are Used in Composite Tooling?
Common materials used in composite tooling include aluminium and pattern block. Aluminium provides durability and precision, while pattern block offers a high-quality surface finish, ensuring accurate and reliable tooling for production.
Why is Tooling Important in Manufacturing?
Tooling plays a vital role in the manufacturing process, as it directly impacts the quality and consistency of the final product. To produce high-quality composite parts, you need a tool that can be used repeatedly without compromising accuracy or detail. Well-made composite tooling ensures each component meets precise specifications, maintaining the integrity and performance of the final product.
What Are Composite Products' Capabilities in Tooling?
Composite Products is a trusted tooling partner with a strong reputation for quality and reliability. We have long-standing relationships with our clients and manufacture high-quality tooling they can depend on, time after time. Our specialist team has the expertise and technology to design, repair, and maintain bespoke composite tooling, ensuring consistently high manufacturing standards.
