Yes: the range of equipment at our Ross-on-Wye facility enables us to manufacture a range of tooling and fixtures in-house, allowing us to offer competitive prices and favourable lead times. More complex or specialist tooling that falls outside our in-house machining capabilities is sent out to a local specialist to ensure the best results.

Typically, it takes between 2-4 weeks from drawing approval to make a die. The exact length of time will depend primarily on the size and complexity of the profile needed. Because we work with a network of supply partners, we’re able to keep our lead times as short as possible, so if you have any urgent deadlines, let as know as soon as you can, and we’ll do our best to accommodate them.

Die cast tooling is relatively inexpensive. The price for a custom die will vary depending on the size and complexity of the component you need to produce. Costs typically range between £750 and several thousand pounds. Compared with alternative tooling costs, such as machining, die casting is a much less expensive process.

Typically, it costs between £750 and £1500 to commission a bespoke die. The exact cost depends on a number of factors, including the size of the die, the complexity of the cross section, and whether the profile being created is solid or hollow.

To find out how much an aluminium extrusion die will cost you, please contact us for a no obligation quote.

Yes, we can help with die design. Our expert technical team have years of experience, and are able to advise you on every aspect of casting die design, from simple cross sections to more intricate shapes.

Our design advice is just part of the turnkey service we offer. We’ll take into account everything from profile requirements to moulding and casting types, helping you to come up with an idea that’s achievable. We offer free die design advice to prospective customers, too, so if you’ve got any questions, please contact us.