Why Early Collaboration with the Toolmaker Improves Design Outcomes

Waiting until the design is “finished” before talking to the toolmaker usually creates rework.

Early collaboration lets the team adjust wall thickness, draft, gate location, and assembly features while changes are still on CAD.

In-house tooling at Threegon means the same engineering group that reviews the design also cuts the steel, reducing translation errors.

Design firms keep client relationships stronger when the production part matches the original intent.

Result: Faster path to stable production and fewer late design changes.