Toolroom Services and Capabilities
Nordell provides fully integrated toolroom services to support the reliability, performance, and long-term value of injection mould tooling.
Based at our Worthing facility in the UK, our in-house toolroom works alongside our injection moulding operation to maintain, service, and manage customer-owned tooling throughout its production lifecycle.
From preventative mould maintenance and repairs through to tooling transfers and refurbishment, our toolroom capability is designed to reduce downtime, protect tooling assets, and maintain consistent part quality.
What are Toolroom Services?
Toolroom services cover the inspection, maintenance, repair, and ongoing management of precision tooling used in injection moulding.
At Nordell, we provide a fully managed tooling support solution, supporting customers from tool approval through to long-term production support and maintenance.
Our engineers work closely with customer teams to ensure tooling is optimised for performance, efficiency, and repeatable quality in real production environments.
Benefits of our Toolroom Services
- Extended Tool LifePreventative maintenance protects tooling from wear and corrosion, helping extend tool life and avoid premature failure.
- Less DowntimeAll tooling is logged and monitored through our ERP system, providing clear visibility of usage and maintenance history.
- Full TraceabilityAll tooling is logged and monitored through our ERP system, providing clear visibility of usage and maintenance history.
Preventative Mould Maintenance and Tool Servicing
Preventative mould maintenance is critical to protecting customer-owned tooling assets and sustaining constant part quality.
Without regular servicing, issues such as residue build-up, wear, corrosion, or misalignment can develop into tooling failures that cause extended downtime, increased scrap, and costly repairs.
At Nordell, mould tools are serviced in line with defined Maintenance, Repair and Operations schedules.
Tool usage, cycle data, and servicing history are monitored through our ERP system, enabling proactive maintenance planning rather than reactive maintenance.
This approach helps reduce production risk while extending the working life of the tool.
Toolroom Capabilities
Nordell’s toolroom is equipped to support a wide range of in-house tooling requirements.
Our capabilities include crane handling for tools up to 1 tonne, automated cleaning systems to reduce downtime, CNC and manual milling, spark erosion, laser welding, and drilling and grinding machinery.
This allows us to carry out servicing, repairs, and modifications efficiently, minimising production disruption and reliance on external suppliers.
Tooling Transfers and Repatriation
If you are looking to move tooling from an existing supplier or repatriate moulds to the UK, Nordell can manage the entire process.
We handle tooling transport, incoming inspection, servicing or refurbishment where required, and controlled integration into production, providing a hassle-free transition with minimal risk to quality or delivery schedules.
Toolroom Processes and Handling Standards
Tool Inspection and Setup
Precision alignment for reliable production
- Tools are inspected, aligned, and prepared before production to ensure accuracy and repeatable performance.
Controlled Cleaning and Servicing
Protecting critical mould surfaces
- Parting surfaces, cores, and cavities are cleaned using approved methods to prevent damage and contamination.
Preventative Maintenance Scheduling
Protecting critical mould surfaces
- Parting surfaces, cores, and cavities are cleaned using approved methods to prevent damage and contamination.
Handling and Protection
Reducing risk during operation and storage
- Controlled handling procedures protect polished surfaces, wear components, and mechanical systems.
Storage and Pre-Production Checks
Tools ready for production when needed
- Tools removed from storage are inspected and cleaned before installation to ensure they are production-ready.
Ongoing Monitoring and Reporting
Full visibility throughout the tool lifecycle
- Tool condition, servicing history, and recommendations are recorded and tracked for complete transparency.