What we do for moulds and dies
| Job | What you get |
|---|---|
| Mould or die with no CAD | A scan of the cavity, core or die face, rebuilt as a clean STEP model your tool room can machine from |
| Worn or damaged tool | The scan compared with the original CAD or a good master, so you see where the tool has worn or moved, as a colour map |
| Copy or repair of an existing tool | CAD of the working surfaces, so an insert or a repaired section can be made again (see spare part with no drawing) |
| First-article and sample inspection | A PDF report for a moulded, cast or pressed part: deviation colour map, dimensions and GD&T callouts |
| Tool check before it ships | A made mould, die or fixture compared with its CAD, so errors show before the first shot or stroke |
| Patterns, core boxes and electrodes | CAD from a scan of the physical item, where the data was lost |
Tool types we can scan: injection moulds, die-casting dies, press tools and stamping dies, forging dies, blow and rotational moulds, patterns and core boxes.
How a mould or die job runs
- Brief. You send a photo, the approximate size, the tool type, and what you want: CAD, an inspection or both. A sample part from the tool helps.
- 3D scan. Handheld blue-laser scanning suits small to medium cavities, cores, inserts and tooling; optical-tracking scanning suits large tools. We scan at our Coimbatore facility or where the tool stands. Shiny or polished mould steel can change the method (a thin matt coating may be needed), so tell us the surface. For how we handle reflective surfaces, read how to 3D scan shiny, reflective and dark parts.
- Mesh cleaning. The scan is merged, cleaned and checked for gaps. The mesh can be delivered as STL or PLY.
- CAD rebuild. We rebuild the tool surfaces as clean, editable CAD from sections and features, not as a copy of the rough mesh. Fits, tolerances and parting-line features are agreed with you before work starts; we do not promise a tolerance until we have seen the tool and its job.
- Check against the scan. The finished CAD is compared with the scan and shown as a deviation colour map. Inspection reports are normally delivered in 2 to 3 days.
- Delivery. STEP (IGES or Parasolid on request) that opens in your own CAD software, plus the mesh and the deviation report if you want them.
Shrinkage compensation, draft changes and tool design stay with your tool room. We supply the as-scanned geometry, the CAD and the inspection data.
Scan, CMM arm or both
For a freeform cavity, a core or a whole die face, a 3D scan captures the full surface. For datum-based features, bores, pin holes and tight dimensions, a portable CMM arm is the better tool, and some tool checks suit both. See our CMM inspection services.
What decides the cost
We quote per job and do not publish a price list. The main drivers are:
- the size and number of tools or parts,
- how complex the cavity and surfaces are,
- the fit and tolerance you need,
- the output (a mesh or colour map is quicker than a full CAD model),
- on-site work, travel and accommodation.
Send a photo and a short description and we reply with a written quote.
Why scan first
A scanner captures every curve of a cavity or die face, including freeform shapes that are hard to measure by hand, and it shows wear across the whole surface instead of at a few probe points. The JINUOSH Vertex handheld blue-laser scanners we distribute are specified by the maker at up to 0.020 mm (Vertex3D and Vertex3D Pro) and 0.025 mm (Vertex Tracker). That is a scanner specification, not a guarantee for every tool; we tell you the expected accuracy for your tool before we start. See the JINUOSH Vertex scanners.
Part of a wider service
This is one use of our 3D scanning services in India and reverse engineering services in India. For cast parts and patterns, see casting and foundry 3D scanning and inspection in India; for machine parts and spares, see industrial machinery 3D scanning and spare parts in India. Working on vehicle parts and tooling? See automotive 3D scanning and reverse engineering. Wondering what it will cost? Read 3D scanning cost in India: what decides the quote. In Tamil Nadu? See reverse engineering in Tamil Nadu. In Coimbatore? See 3D scanning services in Coimbatore. Choosing a provider? Read how to choose a 3D scanning service, or compare JINUOSH Vertex with other scanner brands. Need a printed copy, master pattern or fixture from the scan? See 3D printing from your 3D scan. Rebuilding the scan as an editable model? Read scan-to-CAD in SolidWorks.
About us
- Operating since December 2019, based in Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu; we travel to your site across India and serve the UAE as a service area.
- Distributor of JINUOSH Vertex 3D scanners in India, so we know the equipment we use.
- One team for scanning, reverse engineering, scan to CAD and inspection.
- Office hours 9 AM to 7 PM.
Send a photo and a short description of your tool for a quote or email info@vsharksolutions.com.
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