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High Quality, Reliable Composites Tooling

Century Tool is a premier provider of high-quality compression and reaction molds for composite components across various industries and applications. As a vertically integrated company, we provide everything from design to machining to try-out under one roof. This allows us to maintain tight control over the entire process each step of the way.

Award-Winning Supplier of Class-A Tooling

Our skill in machining complex geometries and exacting tolerances has positioned Century Tool as a premier composites mold supplier capable of meeting the exceptional surface quality required by manufacturers in the automotive, marine, agriculture, and other industries.

Our Team has mastered the production of molds capable of delivering excellent surface finishes required by Class-A exterior body panels. We have provided the tools used for high-visibility, high-demand vehicles like the Corvette, Jeep, and the Ford Bronco.

Our Capabilities

From Concept Through Production

Century can provide everything from design through try-out under one roof, allowing us to maintain tight control over quality and offer custom services that meet your total program needs. Our experience and competencies create synergies and streamline processes to provide a seamless and enhanced customer experience.

Design and Engineering

All tools and molds are designed and engineered in-house based upon customer-supplied data.  We create 3D CAD models for customer review and sign-off, as well as 2D and 3D design implementation of all manufacturing processes.

Machining

A key element of our tooling solutions is the high-speed precision machining capability of our machine park. Our systems selected enable Century Tool to achieve a fine balance of speed and accuracy in the production of our tool elements.

In-house Molding

Century offers in-house Tool Tryouts for demonstration and sample part production to ensure conformance to required standards and specifications.

Industries & Applications

Automotive

Heavy Truck

Power Sports

Infrastructure

Tooling and Molds for a Broad Range of Complex Automotive Composites

When produced as a composite structure instead of a metal panel, Tooling can be reduced from a multi-tool die set to a single mold. We specialize in exterior (Class A) and structural parts that require the highest precision and surface finish. Our tools produce components ranging from Doors, Hoods and Fenders through Engine Compartment surrounds and Battery Enclosures.

We are experienced providers of tooling for a broad range of complex automotive composites including high-profile vehicles such as the Chevrolet Corvette, Ford Bronco, Jeep Wrangler, and many more. Century Tool has also supplied tooling solutions for the manufacture of delivery vehicles focused on the final mile in urban environments.

Minimal Degredation, Stronger Components

Compression molding is ideal for production of large, flat or slightly curved parts such as Class-A surfaces for exterior vehicle applications including truck cabins and hoods, roofs, and aerodynamic panels. Large components can be manufactured with minimal fiberglass degradation, yielding stronger components relative to other molding processes.

Lightweight Components for Higher Performance

The use of lightweight materials such as composites can help vehicles on land, snow or water to achieve higher performance. In addition to reducing weight, composites are also resistant to corrosion, which makes them extremely well-suited for boat, snowmobile and UTV components.

Long Service Life, Low Maintenance Costs

Composites are playing an increasing role in infrastructure applications, providing durability and corrosion-resistance that contributes to long service life and low maintenance costs. Century Tool is experienced in providing tools for composite components used in underground rainwater collection, pipes, tanks, bridge decks and more.

Compression & Thermoforming Division Equipment

Century Tool Equipment Listing

At Century Tool, our facilities are stocked with state-of-the art equipment run by highly skilled machine operators to ensure we deliver to you the highest quality molds, dies and fixtures. 

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NC Mills

NC Mills “X” Travel “Y” Travel “Z” Travel Table WT Cap. Spindle RPM
FPT Ronin 3+2 axis 392 97 47 Stationary & Rotary 150K/100K 5K
FPT Marx 4 axis 185 97 47 Stationary 80K 3K
Linx #1 5 axis 165 126 49 Stationary 120K 24K
Fidia GTFM 5 axis 137 86 55 Stationary 50K 24K
C Frame #1 3 axis 157 72 50 Stationary 120K 2.5K
C Frame #2 3 axis 157 72 50 Stationary 120K 2.5K
C Frame #3 3 axis 157 72 50 Stationary 120K 2.5K
Haas VF5 3 axis 50 26 25 Stationary 4K 8K
Haas VF6 5 axis 64 32 30 Stationary 4K 7K
Quickmill 3 axis 180 120 30 Stationary 75K 6K

Gundrill

Gundrill “X” Travel “Y” Travel “Z” Travel Table WT Cap. Notes
Gundrill #1 120 96 44 Rotary 110K 84" deep holes
Gundrill #2 139 59 18 Stationary 55K 84" deep holes
Gundrill & Mill 118 47 31.5 Rotary 60K 64" deep holes

Tryout Presses

Tryout Presses Bed Size Closed Height Open Height Vacuum Heating Methods
Trial Press 3000 T 12' x 12' 50" 12' Yes Electrical, steam & water
Trial Press 1500 T 10' x 10' 50" 8' Yes Electrical, steam & water
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Main Office:

200 South Alloy Drive
Fenton, Michigan 48430

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