Multi-Cavity Tooling & Production

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Transitioning from a single-cavity tool that makes one blank to a tool that produces multiple blanks at once—two, four, eight, or more—may seem like a straightforward way to boost production volume and lower part costs. However, switching tools entails many considerations, as the process is more involved than merely copying and pasting the single-cavity tool’s CAD file multiple times. Instead, it’s important to design the tool to facilitate proper stamping.

A multi-cavity tool contains two or more cavities, up to as many as the machine can handle. The number of cavities that the equipment can handle depends on the volume of parts required, material gauge, press tonnage, and press size.

Learn how Ohio Valley Manufacturing’s multi-cavity tooling and production capabilities can simplify this process to meet your precise specifications.

Multi-Cavity Tooling and Production Process

At Ohio Valley Manufacturing, our multi-cavity tooling and production processes can create high volumes of blanks while adhering to tight budgetary constraints. Our large equipment can accommodate multi-cavity blanking dies, with bed sizes from 84″ x 136″ to 72″ x 312″. By running larger dies with more cavities, we can cut down significantly on raw material coil usage and reduce per-part costs.

Ohio Valley Manufacturing’s Multi-Cavity Capabilities

Many projects benefit from the use of multi-cavity tooling. Some of these advantages include:

• Significant material savings
• The ability to handle more parts per cycle to quickly complete large-volume projects
• Reduced cost per piece compared to single-cavity tooling

With every order, it’s best to minimize cycle times for optimum efficiency. For large-volume projects, this may mean investing in multi-cavity tools, high-quality tool steels, and tool surface coatings to maximize equipment lifespan and performance.

Ohio Valley Manufacturing’s multi-cavity tooling and production capabilities can fulfill high-volume orders in the most cost-effective way. Our process entails nesting various parts into one multi-cavity tool, which performs different stamping operations to optimize production efficiency. This allows us to pass greater cost savings onto our clients.

Our equipment can easily handle mild- to high-strength carbon steel, meeting the requirements of a broad range of projects. If needed, we can also perform in-house secondary processes like forming and welding to complete your project.

Toolmaking Specifications

Multi-cavity tooling can greatly reduce production costs, particularly for large-quantity projects. Although initial costs for multi-cavity tools tend to be higher because of the complexity and size of the equipment, increased production efficiency and less manual labor can lower the cost per part.

Another cost-saving advantage pertains to raw material use. Multi-cavity tooling can produce more parts per coil, so customers can buy less raw material than they otherwise would using single-cavity tooling or other methods.