Composite performance begins long before the first layer of carbon fiber is laid. Tooling and mold accuracy determine surface finish, dimensional tolerances, and structural repeatability. Pfaff Technologies treats tooling development as a critical engineering discipline, not an afterthought.

Pfaff designs and manufactures composite molds in-house to maintain full control over tolerances, material compatibility, and thermal behavior during curing. Tooling solutions range from prototype molds for rapid development to production-grade tools engineered for repeated cycles and long service life.

Material selection for tooling is application-specific. Aluminum, high-temperature composites, and reinforced epoxy tooling boards are used depending on part geometry, curing method, and production volume. Each tooling decision balances cost efficiency with performance and longevity.

Advanced CNC machining ensures mold surfaces meet tight dimensional and finish requirements. This precision reduces post-processing time, improves fiber consolidation, and minimizes defects such as resin pooling or surface distortion. For complex geometries, multi-part tooling solutions are engineered to maintain accuracy without compromising manufacturability.

Pfaff integrates draft analysis, part release strategy, and vacuum routing directly into mold design. This results in smoother layups, consistent resin flow, and reduced cycle times. Tooling is validated through test runs before production release, ensuring predictable outcomes when manufacturing begins.

For composite manufacturers, poor tooling creates downstream issues that compound cost and delay timelines. Pfaff’s tooling approach eliminates these risks by aligning mold design with manufacturing realities from day one.

Whether supporting aerospace structures, automotive components, or defence systems, Pfaff Technologies delivers tooling solutions that enable repeatable, high-quality composite manufacturing at scale.