Mold Fabrication
To support rapid development and ensure tool readiness, Ames Industries maintains a fully equipped, in-house toolroom dedicated to mold fabrication, modification, and maintenance. Our internal machining capabilities enable us to manufacture new tools with speed and precision, as well as perform real-time adjustments, retrofits, and repairs on existing customer-supplied tooling.
By eliminating dependency on external toolmakers, we reduce lead times, enhance production agility, and maintain strict control over dimensional accuracy and mold integrity. This vertical integration ensures consistent part quality, reduced downtime, and streamlined project timelines from initial sampling through full-scale production.
At Ames, tooling is not an afterthought—it’s a strategic asset managed with precision and responsiveness to support your long-term manufacturing goals.
Mold Manufacturing at Ames Industries
When speed and precision are critical, Ames Industries delivers. Whether you require expedited new tool builds or modifications to existing tooling, our in-house mold fabrication facility is fully equipped to meet demanding timelines without compromising quality or precision.
Our tooling department integrates advanced CAD/CAM software, comprehensive ERP-based workflow tracking, and deep engineering expertise to accelerate tool development cycles. With full vertical control—design, machining, assembly, and validation—we eliminate external bottlenecks and maintain tight control over every stage of the process.
Our flexible tooling team is equipped to rapidly accommodate engineering changes, design iterations, and last-minute modifications—ensuring your molds are production-ready faster and your parts are in hand with minimal delay.
At Ames, agility and capability converge to give you a competitive edge in tool readiness and manufacturing responsiveness.
Ames Industries’ Tool Shop
At Ames Industries, product development transitions seamlessly from design approval to precision tooling execution. Our proactive, vertically integrated approach ensures that once a part design is validated, it moves directly into in-house tool fabrication without delay.
Our dedicated Tool Shop is equipped with a comprehensive suite of advanced equipment, including wire and sinker EDM systems, CNC milling centers, surface and cylindrical grinders, and heat treatment capabilities. These assets enable us to fabricate complex tooling geometries, maintain critical tolerances, and control hardness profiles—all under one roof.
This integration of engineering, tooling, and production allows for reduced lead times, greater design flexibility, and high repeatability—ensuring a smooth transition from concept to production-ready mold.
- Makino Sink EDM
- Makino Wire EDM
- Milltonic Graphite Mill
- Okuma High Speed Mill
- Surface Grinders
- Heat treat
- Laser Welding
National and International Partners
If your tooling requirements extend beyond our in-house capabilities, Ames Industries offers a global sourcing solution through our established international network of trusted tooling and manufacturing partners. We strategically collaborate with offshore mold makers to accommodate specialized tooling needs, high-cavitation molds, or cost-sensitive projects that require alternative sourcing strategies.
Depending on your production goals, molds can be fabricated internationally and then transferred to our facility for sampling, validation, and ongoing production. Alternatively, we can support turnkey offshore manufacturing when it aligns with your logistical or cost-efficiency requirements.
With Ames as your partner, you gain access to a hybrid tooling model that combines global reach with domestic quality assurance—ensuring flexibility, cost control, and dependable execution across any manufacturing scenario.
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Incorporated in 1984, Ames Industries, Inc. has been offering services from design to production runs of plastic injection molded products to mold fabrication for several decades, serving a wide range of markets with our expertise. If you are interested in working with us, or if you have any questions, please contact us today with your requests.