Tooling

{
  "id": "MLC-T-ADM-000388",
  "term": "Tooling",
  "field": "Additive manufacturing and 3D printing",
  "definition": "The specialized equipment, such as molds, jigs, fixtures, or dies, used in traditional manufacturing processes to produce parts. Additive manufacturing can be used to create custom tooling quickly and cost-effectively, or to produce parts directly without the need for traditional tooling. This approach reduces lead times and manufacturing costs for complex geometries.",
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/additive-manufacturing/tooling/"
}