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Why You May Want to Consider Temporary Tooling

The right tool is crucial to optimal part production, but sometimes it’s wise to consider a temporary tool instead of going directly to production tooling, especially in situations like early market evaluations.

Temporary tools for prototyping offer a number of benefits:

  • They’re made from low-cost materials like wood or epoxy
  • The tools can be made quickly
  • After the customer reviews the prototypes for form, fit and function, the tool can be changed effectively to address any design issues

While a temporary tool has a limited life, once it’s final, it can be used to make molds for final part production.

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