A Commercial Tool Group Division

Commercial Tool & Die is an Injection and Compression Mold Builder with In-House Design, Build, and Repair

From new mold programs to engineering changes and repair support, CTD delivers precision tooling backed by decades of mold building experience.

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CTD Capabilities Overview

Built for Complexity. Engineered for Performance.

Injection Mold Building

Designing and building precision injection molds that deliver reliable performance from sampling through production.

Compression Mold Building

Building compression molds for complex application, supported by in-house spotting, and tryout before launch.

Mold Repair

Providing repair, engineering changes, and preventative maintenance to keep production running and extend tool life.

From First Cut to Qualified Part — One Team Owns Your Program.

Our Program Process

CTD’s program management model keeps your tool on schedule and your team informed from feasibility through final approval.

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We review your part design, manufacturing requirements, and tooling strategy to ensure a successful program from the start.

Our engineering team develops detailed 3D mold designs optimized for performance, manufacturability, and long-term reliability.

Advanced machining, EDM, inspection, and assembly processes produce high-precision tooling built to your specifications.

Final validation and customer approval confirm the tool is ready for production and program launch.

5-Axis Milling Precision

Our 5-axis machining technology contributes to better lead time, optimum mold performance, and longer service life.

Milling Technology Spotlight

Technology Spotlight

Our Zimmerman 5-axis machining centers combine speed, power, and precision to manufacture complex tooling with exceptional accuracy. Advanced software and in-machine probing verify critical dimensions before components leave the machine, helping ensure quality from the very start. By reducing setups and shortening machine time, this technology helps us deliver tighter tolerances, faster lead times, and reliable results for every program.

  • Greatly improved execution of mold designs

  • Improved accuracy reducing maturation time

  • Higher capabilities mean fewer setups, failures, and waste

  • Unattended machining keeps mold progress moving forward

  • Machining accuracy make molds predictable and repeatable

Backed by In-House Spotting & Tryout

Compression Mold Building

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Image of a 65 HP Boiler for Compression Molding at Commercial Tool & Die

Millutensil YSM 3525

Technology Spotlight

Our compression molding capabilities are powered by the Millutensil YSM 3525, supporting large, complex tooling with 2,000-ton SMC tryout capabilities and precision mold spotting. Equipped with roll-out bolsters and a 65 HP boiler for heated mold validation, the press allows us to verify tooling performance before production begins. This process helps improve part quality, reduce launch risk, and move programs confidently into production.

Equipment & Shop Capabilities

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4 – FPT Dino, 90 x 63 x 32
1 – FPT Dinomax, 157 x 86 x 43
2 – DMG DMC80U, 31 x 43 x 31 Dual Pallet
3 – DMG DMC125U, 49 x 49 x 39 Dual Pallet
3 – Zimmerman, 98 x 114 x 49
1 – Okk VP 400 23 x 16 x 18

2 – OKK MCV 1060, 82.7 x 31.7 x 31.5
1 – OKK VM5-II 40 x 20 x 20
2 – Droop & Rein 93 x 46.5 x 35
1 – Droop & Rein 93 x 45.7 x 36
1 – YCM DCV 4016B 163 x 63 x 40
1 – YCM DCV 4025 160 x 98 x 40
2 – Okuma 560-V 41 x 22 x 18

3 – Makino A81, 35.4 x 31.5 x 40.1 Dual Pallet

1 – Kuraki KBT – 13WA, 118 x 78 x 72
1 – Kuraki KBT – 11WA, 78.8 x 59 x 57
1 – Kuraki KBM – 11, 59 x 47 x 27

2 – OPS Ingersoll Eagle V9, 31.5 x 23.6 x 19.7
2 – Automation Robots, 180 positions, Erowa

1 – Makino EDNC 106W, tank size 79 x 42.5
1 – Makino EDNC 85W, tank size 59 x 42.5
1 – Makino EDNC 85WS, tank size 59 x 42.5, HQSF
1 – Makino EDNC 65, tank size 42.5 x 29
1 – Ingersoll Gantry Eagle 800, tank size 31.5 x 43.3
2 – Ingersoll Gantry Eagle 1400, tank size 59.4 x 101.2

1 – Zeiss Dual Beam CMM, 96x50x50

3 – Unisig USC-M38 (5-axis) up to 2″ dia, 86.6 x 66.9 x 39.4

1 – 130 ton Reis TUS – 130, 63 x 51 max open 63, min open 18, travel 45
1 – 150 ton MillUtensil MIL – 163, 63 x 51 max open 56, min open 17, travel 39
1 – 220 ton MillUtensil MIL – Z53, 98.5 x 77 max open 100, min open 20, travel 80″
1 – 2000 ton MillUtensil – YM3525 – 144 x 96 max open 120, min open 0, travel 96″

4 – Bridgeport mills
7 – Surface grinders up to 24 x 36
1 – Mitutoyo optical comparator – 10x
1 – MIG welder
4 – TIG welders
1 – Hardness tester
1 – 40 ton die cart

1 – 10 ton
3 – 25/15 ton
2 – 15 ton
1 – 25/25 ton
2 – 25/10 ton
4 – 40/20 ton
9 – 2 ton jib
1 – 2 ton A-frame

1 – Ford PU – covered capacity – 2,000#
1 – GM Flatbed – capacity – 6,000#
2 – Peterbuilt – covered capacity – 37,000#
1 – Kenworth T800 – covered capacity – 72,000#

Industry Expertise

We Know What’s at Stake in Your Industry.

Every market has its own tolerances, launch pressures, and production realities. CTD brings deep industry knowledge to every program — so your mold is engineered for the environment it actually runs in, not just the spec sheet it was quoted from.

Automotive vehicles rely on molded plastic components throughout their interiors, exteriors, lighting systems, and other key applications. CTD supports these programs with injection and compression molds built to produce consistent, high-quality components while meeting automotive production demands.

From appliances and consumer goods to other everyday products, commercial applications can vary significantly in part size, material, and appearance, and production requirements. CTD develops tooling around the specific needs of each product, helping manufacturers turn component designs into reliable, production-ready molds.

Agricultural equipment depends on durable components that can withstand demanding working conditions, exposure to the elements, and repeated use. CTD builds tooling for rugged molded components, including larger applications where strength, durability, and consistent part performance are critical.

Recreational and sport utility products often require large, durable molded components that balance structural performance with appearance. CTD’s injection and compression molding expertise allows us to build tooling for complex components used across recreational vehicles and other sport utility applications.

More than mold building.

Three collaborative divisions. One program team.

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