Central Patternmaking Blog

ChatGPT is an artificial intelligence chatbot, designed to provide conversational responses to queries. We asked it to write a blog comparing the relative advantages and disadvantages of CNC machining and additive manufacturing, and this is what it... learn more...

Work-life balance is all the rage at the moment. learn more...

You may have seen us posting about the UK Patternmakers Market Update on social media. Or, if you're subscribed to our content, perhaps you received an email about it. Or maybe you're just a rogue blog browser, wondering how you stumbled across this... learn more...

For the past few months, we’ve been gathering and compiling data about composite tooling suppliers in the United Kingdom. learn more...

As part of our buyer’s guide series, the team recently sat me down to ask questions that we hear a lot from our fixture customers. We recorded it on video and have created this summary with the aim of providing time-and-money-saving advice to those... learn more...

Buying tooling from mould tool manufacturers can often seem like a complicated process. learn more...

Choosing a mould tooling manufacturer is not only the first decision you’ll make, but it is also one of the most crucial. learn more...

For the past few months, we’ve been gathering and compiling data about jigs & fixtures suppliers in the United Kingdom. learn more...

For many customers, when it comes to buying mould tooling, there is one over-riding consideration: cost. learn more...

Here at Central Patternmaking, we design and manufacture PU foam tools, RIM tools, RTM tools, and vacuum forming tools. learn more...