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Tooling for reliable moulds.
From first pattern to replacement liner, this section explains the tooling options behind consistent cast surfaces and how each route suits different mould designs.
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Choosing the right tooling
This part of the site covers the tooling that sits behind mould making, from creating a master pattern through to specialist mould tools and replacement liners. It gives you a practical view of what each approach is for.
Use these pages to compare the role of master patterns and scanning, split moulds for awkward geometry, multi panel tooling for matched beds, and replacement liners when you need to reproduce an existing face accurately.
Master patterns & scanning
Machined, sculpted, scanned
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Split-mould tooling
Undercut geometry, clean face
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Multi-panel tooling
Matched sets for parallel beds
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Replacement formliners
Matched from file
ExploreIf you are not sure which tooling route fits your mould or cast finish, get in touch and we will talk it through.
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You deal with the people who make it.
No call centre and no middlemen. When you contact TCI Construction, you speak to the team who design, build and check your mould.
- A real Warwickshire workshopUnit 15, Waterloo Park, Bidford-on-Avon, Alcester B50 4JG.
- Real people on the phoneCall the team on 01789 224228, Monday to Friday.
- The same team on every jobDesign, production and aftercare come from the people you see here.
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