Fiberglass Tooling and Molds Built in Days
Handmade, two-part fiberglass tools for thermoforming and vacuum forming — built in Conway, Arkansas
Precision Fiberglass Tooling for Thermoforming
Uniforce builds precision fiberglass tooling in-house using a handmade, two-part process engineered for accuracy and durability. Our tools support complex curves and deep draws, and they are made for thermoforming and vacuum forming.
Typical lead time is 3–5 days for the tool and about 2 weeks for the complete process. With in-house large-format 3D printing (up to 10 ft), prototyping and tooling can start in as little as 48 hours.
Advantages of Fiberglass Tooling
- Supports complex curves and deep-draw requirements
- Highly durable and long-lasting
- Ideal for thermoforming and vacuum forming
- Fast turnaround for prototypes and short-run production
- Lower cost than aluminum or steel tooling
Our tooling process gives clean definition, reliable performance and long-term stability across repeated production cycles.
From Tool to Finished Part
Because we also form, trim and finish the parts, every tool we build is proven on our own production line. Once your tool is ready, we thermoform the parts, trim them with robotic cutting cells and 5-axis CNC machining, and finish them in the same plant.
What We Build Tooling For
- Marine dashboards, shifters, cup holders, speaker panels and iceboxes
- ATV/UTV dash assemblies
- Large tooling and custom panels for heavy highway vehicles and school buses
- Rugged plastic components for agricultural equipment
Fiberglass Tooling FAQs
How long does fiberglass tooling take?
Typically 3–5 days to build the tool and about 2 weeks for the complete process.
Fiberglass or aluminum tooling: which should I choose?
Fiberglass costs less and is faster to build, which makes it a strong fit for prototypes, short runs and many production programs. Aluminum or steel tooling costs more up front.
Can you form and trim parts from the tool you build?
Yes. Uniforce thermoforms, trims and finishes the parts in the same plant.
Can you prototype before building the tool?
Yes. In-house large-format 3D printing supports prototypes and design validation in as little as 48 hours.
