Mold Base/ Holder Block Tooling: This is the tooling utilized to support Insert Dies/ Molds and Unit Die tooling. The Mold Base/ Holder Block die cast tooling facilitate the flow path of the molten metal into the Insert Dies/ Molds and Unit Die tooling. Mold Base/ Holder Block Tooling is typically used for lower volume die cast part production and for prototyping die cast part designs. Shamrock Industries has standard Mold Base/ Hold Block tooling to be able to accept your existing Insert Dies/ Molds and design new die cast parts utilizing Insert Dies/ Molds.
Class ‘A’ Die Cast Tooling: This is the best performance and longevity die cast tooling available. All Class ‘A’ Die Cast Tooling is manufactured with the highest quality hardened tool steel in the U.S.A. This is complete tooling that will fit directly into a die cast machine. Class ‘A’ Die Cast Tooling usually has elaborate porting to cool the tool using water or oil to extend the number of die cast parts produced over the life of the tooling and to decrease cycle time of part production. Class ‘A’ Die Cast Tooling is easily transferrable to other die casting companies. Shamrock Industries has 11 die cast machines to support your transferred Class ‘A’ Die Cast Tooling with Zinc die cast parts up to 5 pounds and aluminum die cast parts up to 11 pounds.
Family Dies/ Molds: Family tooling is where more than one part design is cast at the same time within the same tooling inserts or multiple inserts. Changing inserts on Family Dies/ Molds typically represents downtime for the machine because the tooling needs to be removed to change inserts. Family Dies/ Molds can be a great option for your die cast part needs; however, it is important that your die caster meticulously control production variables to insure the highest quality parts for your Family Dies/ Molds. We are poised to accept your existing Family Dies/ Molds and manufacture you Alumunum and Zinc die cast parts.
Die Cast Part Trim Tools/ Dies: Trim Tools/ Dies are usually manufactured along with Class ‘A’ Die Cast Tooling. A Trim Tool/ Die is a hardened steel tool used to remove excess metal from the die cast part providing for cost savings and close tolerance ‘clean up’ of the part. The Trim Tool/ Die is installed in a hydraulic press and when actuated the two halves to the Tool/ Die come together and ‘Trim’ or shear the excess metal from the die cast part. The excess metal can then be recycled.
Pic of part before and after trimming.
