Process
Thermoform Trim Tooling Explained
Trim-in-place tooling cuts formed parts out of the web after forming. What it is, where it is used, and what a trim tool needs to hold.
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Specialty tools and cut parts for industrial applications.
Steel rule tooling and contract cutting for materials and components beyond conventional paper packaging.
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Overview
Some projects need a custom die. Others need finished parts cut from supplied or specified material. DFC offers both types of support through specialists in industrial tooling and contract cutting.
What DFC offers
- Steel rule dies for gaskets, foam, rubber, and other specialty materials.
- Laser-cut parts in materials such as steel, stainless steel, and aluminum.
- Waterjet cutting for a range of metals and nonmetals.
- CNC routing and milling for plastics, wood, composites, and aluminum.
Plan your project
Send the drawing, material specification, thickness, quantity, and required tolerances. The supplying team can assess the suitable process and any inspection or documentation requirements.
Featured providers
Accuzona for specialty dies; Sharples for tooling and contract cutting.
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