Forming Moulds

Tool making at GEISS AG began when the company was founded in 1948 and draws on more than 70 years of model and tool making experience. By today’s standards, the early thermoforming tools would be seen as simple; inserts for cutlery trays which were created by hand, whereas todays deep draw tool has few limits in terms of complexity. At Geiss AG, such tools are designed, using leading 3D CAD systems and produced on state of the art 5 axis milling machines. The use of pore free aluminium enables even the highest surface finish requirements to be achieved. For extremely large tools we use aluminium castings with a defined wall thickness and with Geiss’ manufacturing capabilities, there are almost no size limits.

Some examples of Geiss tools

Refrigerator Doors, Liners and Trays
Sanitaryware (eg. Bath Tubs, Shower Trays)
Roof Boxes
Technical Parts (Pallets, Airducts, Automotive Interior Panels, other Panels)
Milling devices / Milling fixtures

Following the thermoforming process each part needs to be finished into its final form. Most often this is completed by trimming. Geiss’ tool making department can offer you a wide range of support with trimming fixtures made from aluminium or Ureol, as well as complex weld constructions with a wide variety of clamping systems, which can be the solution to many problems. Geiss have a wealth of experience in deep draw forming and know the associated difficulties, therefore they can identify and minimise problems in advance. The fact that GEISS supply from a single source is certainly of benefit. Parts formed on Geiss deep draw machines can also be finished on Geiss Trimming Machines.

Programming/Consulting for Deep Drawing and Trimming. Parts in post processing require the correct trimming program. We can also offer sound support in this area. Trimming programs for GEISS Trimming Machines are created by us in collaboration with Tebis, using the ‘Virtual Machine’ option so they are supplied completely crash tested. We also offer NC programs for laser trimming and cold knife cutting (6 axis program). It often appears that when creating a deep draw tool, post processing should also be considered. A clever design can detect and avoid a collision with following operations on the trimming machine. This saves time and money. It highlights the advantage of creating everything under one roof!

Speak to us about your future requirements and together we will find a solution.