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Buy Better Foundry Patterns by Asking These Questions
Ever wondered how you can get better-value tooling? Or how to ensure your tooling will be to the right standard? Or how to safeguard yourself against delivery delays? learn more... -
How to Reduce the Cost of your Foundry Tooling
Cost. It’s one of the most important considerations when sourcing foundry tooling. learn more... -
Getting The Best Quote From Your Foundry Tooling Supplier
For most customers, when it comes to buying foundry tooling, there is one over-riding consideration: cost. And whilst the cost of foundry tooling is primarily dependent upon factors such as its size, material, and cavity geometry & complexity,... learn more... -
How Much Does Pattern Equipment Cost?: Hidden Costs
You’ve just ordered your pattern equipment, and you think you know how much it’s going to cost. But the cost of your pattern equipment isn’t just the amount you’ll pay your patternmaker. learn more... -
How Much does a Foundry Pattern Cost?
A foundry pattern is a tool used to produce the sand moulds from which castings are made (from molten metal). The pattern impression is essentially a replica of the casting. learn more... -
5 Axis vs. 3 Axis CNC Machining: which is best for my tooling?
You've probably heard about 3 and 5-axis machining. You might already know the basics: learn more... -
The Secrets to Successful Lights-Out Machining
Lights-out machining - it’s how we compress the lead times of our tooling supply. With one-off, bespoke and (often) high-value tooling to be machined, there’s no opportunity for proving out the intended machining process, and the stakes are high. learn more... -
PU & RIM Mould Manufacture: How does design affect cost & performance?
At Central Patternmaking we work closely with a number of UK Polyurethane processors, producing tooling for a wide spectrum of components including automotive, aerospace, electronics, defence, point of sale and many more. learn more... -
Why Having Multiple Suppliers Is a Great Idea
Every industry has its purchasing horror stories. In manufacturing, we have our fair share. And as buyers, sometimes you’re left with the short end of the stick. Supply chains can break down (particularly when based overseas, as we’ve seen in last... learn more... -
How To Choose Your Next Tooling Supplier
You’re on the lookout for a new tooling supplier. Perhaps you’ve liaised with a few different companies already. But without knowing the right questions to ask, many companies will seem very similar. So how do you discern which company will be best... learn more...