Leitz Custom Tooling Solutions
Precision Tools Designed for your Application
Sometimes, standard tooling isn’t enough. Materials change, components become more complex, production volumes increase or new machinery creates new possibilities. Sometimes, the tooling you need simply doesn’t exist as an off-the-shelf product.
That’s where Leitz custom tooling solutions can make the difference.
At Leitz, customized tooling isn’t simply about creating a tool with a different profile or dimension. It’s about understanding the machining challenge or material and developing a tooling solution that improves the overall process.
From bespoke profile grinding and custom CNC tooling, to zero-set systems and solutions for new materials, Leitz works with manufacturers and machinists to develop tooling around their specific requirements.
From the Idea to the Finished Tool
A custom tooling project can start with something as simple as a sample, drawing or description of a production challenge.
From there, our technical specialists can work with the customer to determine the most appropriate tooling concept, cutting material, geometry and machining strategy.
This approach is particularly valuable when manufacturers are:
- Processing a new or difficult-to-machine material
- Developing a new component or product
- Recreating an existing or heritage profile
- Looking to reduce machining steps
- Trying to increase tool life
- Looking to reduce setup times
- Seeking better cut quality
- Working with unique production requirements
Leitz develops and tests customer-specific machining solutions, so you can evaluate them before introducing them into your ongoing production.
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Bespoke Profile Tooling – Your Design, Your Profile, Your Tool
For manufacturers producing unique mouldings, architectural profiles, doors, windows, furniture components, or other profiled products, standard tooling may not provide the required geometry.
Leitz offers bespoke profile grinding to help manufacturers realise their designs.
Customers can provide a sample or drawing of the required profile, allowing the Leitz team to develop the appropriate profile tooling solution.
Bespoke profile grinding can be produced in HSS, TCT or PCD, depending on the application and required cutting performance.
This is particularly valuable when reproducing:
- Bespoke architectural profiles
- Custom mouldings
- Furniture profiles
- Door and window components
- Existing production profiles
- Heritage or discontinued designs
The result is tooling designed specifically around the profile, while being optimized for feed speeds, edge life and cut quality.
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Zero-Set Tooling for Faster Production
For spindle moulder applications, setup time can quickly add up, particularly when production involves multiple profiles or frequent tool changes.
Zero-set profiling systems are designed to simplify this process.
With tooling blocks manufactured to consistent heights and diameters, tool changes can be made without resetting the machine or wasting material on test cuts.
That can mean less setup, less waste and more production time.
Leitz can manufacture almost any profile into a reliable zero-set tooling system, including bespoke profiles and heritage designs.
For manufacturers producing multiple profiles, the efficiency gains can be significant.
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Custom CNC Tooling – Optimised for the machine, material and application
CNC Machining creates enormous flexibility, but that flexibility also means tooling requirements can become highly specific.
A custom CNC tool can be developed around any particular requirements, taking into consideration the material being processed, required output geometries, machine and configurations, required finish, production volumes and feed speeds.
Leitz customised solutions are designed to address challenges such as increasing tool life, reducing setup times, minimising cutting forces and improving machining efficiency.
This can be particularly valuable when introducing new materials or products, where existing tooling may not deliver the required performance.
Leitz also works with material developers to provide machining and tooling recommendations for new materials and develop material-specific tool solutions and processing advice.
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Quality is part of the Tooling Process
Precision doesn’t stop when the tool is manufactured. A custom tool needs to perform safely and reliably in production. That’s why quality inspection is an integral part of the Leitz manufacturing process.
When Leitz manufactures a custom tool body, the tool is inspected and balanced to ensure the required safety and performance characteristics are achieved.
Tools are also marked with important operating information such as maximum RPM and rotational direction, helping operators correctly identify and safely set up the tooling.
The Leitz Advantage – Engineering, Manufacturing and Servicing under one roof
Custom tooling is only as valuable as the support behind it. Leitz combines tooling design and engineering expertise with manufacturing, technical support and professional tool servicing.
That means the relationship doesn’t end when your custom tool leaves our factory. As the tool is used, Leitz can help assess performance, optimize the application and maintain the tooling through professional sharpening and servicing.
Leitz Australian and New Zealand network provides servicing for carbide, diamond, sawblades, cutter blocks, drills, profile knives and other tooling, helping manufacturers maximise tool life and reduce long term tooling costs.
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Have a Tooling Challenge?
You don’t need to know exactly what tool you need before contacting Leitz. Bring us your sample, drawing or desired profile and our technical team can help determine the right solution.
From bespoke profile grinding and zero-set tooling to custom CNC solutions for new materials, Leitz can help turn your machining challenge into a precision tooling solution.
Talk to your local Leitz representative today for a custom tooling solution based on your application.
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