A leap into the tooling department of spring-maker Mollificio Lecchese

Spring production often prioritizes the finished products and their applications, overlooking the key elements that enable their creation. Among these, molds play a fundamental role in shaping the metal and giving it the desired characteristics. For this reason, many spring manufacturers have an internal tooling department for general maintenance, but not all can design and construct molds specifically for flat springs.

Mollificio Lecchese, the renowned Italy-based manufacturer, is one of the few with its own tool department, equipped with cutting-edge, state-of-the-art technologies for creating custom molds.

Molds and equipment for spring production: types and functionality

The design and production of molds for springs is a complex process, requiring specific skills and high-tech machinery. This task is typically entrusted to a team of specialists with extensive expertise, always available to adapt to the customer's specifications.

We can distinguish two main categories:

- Equipment for compression, extension, and torsion springs: For the production of these spring types dedicated molds are not necessary, but specific equipment is required. These must be manufactured with high precision and materials suitable to withstand impacts and wear.

- Equipment and molds for flat springs: The design and construction of molds for flat springs require highly skilled professionals. Many molds with complex shapes can take over 400 hours to produce. The choice of materials and the absolute precision of the various components are crucial for the mold's proper functioning and its long durability before needing regular maintenance for wear.

Tooling department: from design to maintenance

The tooling department is essential for companies like Mollificio Lecchese, since it’s here that the metal-shaping tools for producing springs and various bent metal parts are created. These molds are designed with CAD systems and manufactured using advanced EDM machines, grinders, and machining centers.

Mollificio Lecchese's tooling department is not only for internal use but also available to clients who need proper maintenance of their molds and equipment. This department, tailored to enhance company-client relations, allows for quick and efficient modifications.

If you need a maintenance check on your molds, do not hesitate to contact Mollificio Lecchese’s expert team. For more information, please contact the company through the references provided on its online stand.