Design of complex tools and spare parts
At INFINITIA, we offer a complex tool and spare part design service in response to a critical need in industry: the precise adaptation of tools and parts to each customer’s specific production processes.
This service is essential when components are required that cannot be purchased on the conventional market, either due to their level of technical complexity, their particular working conditions, or the need for integration into existing equipment.
In our industrial laboratory, we have a team specialized in product engineering and CAD/CAM design, which works with the latest simulation, prototyping, and manufacturing technologies to develop fully customized, robust, and efficient solutions.
What does the design of complex tools and spare parts involve?
The design of complex tools and spare parts involves the creation of tools, auxiliary devices or spare parts that have a specific geometry, critical functionality or precision requirements that prevent their standard manufacture.
At INFINITIA, we approach these types of projects with a methodology that combines reverse engineering, material characterization, structural simulation, and functional validation. We can start from a damaged component, incomplete drawings, or even an operational need that has not yet been precisely defined.
Through mechanical, thermal or wear analysis, we precisely dimension the design, ensuring that each tool or spare part integrates perfectly into its working environment.
Advantages of complex tool and spare part design
One of the main benefits of this service is the possibility of reducing downtime on production lines and extending the service life of equipment by replacing or improving critical parts.
At INFINITIA, for example, we have helped companies redesign tools that were suffering from premature fatigue failure, thereby increasing their durability.
We have also developed obsolete spare parts for industrial machinery using reverse engineering techniques, allowing our customers to avoid costly equipment refurbishment processes.
Our focus on functionality, reliability, and adaptability adds value at every stage of the product life cycle.
Design of complex tools
INFINITIA stands out for its multidisciplinary approach to the design of complex tools and spare parts. Our team combines expertise in materials, mechanical design, and experimental validation to ensure that each solution exceeds customer requirements.
We have advanced 3D design tools, finite element simulation (FEM), rapid prototyping systems, and mechanical and thermal testing equipment. In addition, we work closely with our customers throughout the entire process, from initial technical specification to final integration into the plant.
This proximity and flexibility allow us to tackle both projects involving the redesign of existing parts and the creation of completely new tools, adapted to specific production conditions.
Types of Complex Tooling and Spare Parts Design
At INFINITIA, we develop design solutions for complex tools and spare parts that require a high degree of customization, precision, and adaptation to the customer’s industrial environment. We approach each project from the detailed engineering stage, combining 3D CAD design tools, mechanical simulation, and functional validation.
The main types of tools and spare parts that we design in our industrial laboratory are described below.
Positioning and assembly tools
These tools allow fixing, aligning or assembling parts during production processes, ensuring tolerances and repeatability. They are designed according to the component to be handled, the necessary fixing system (pneumatic, magnetic, mechanical) and the environmental conditions.
At INFINITIA, we have developed tools for assembly lines, optimizing operating times and reducing dimensional defects.
Obsolete or commercially unavailable industrial spare parts
We design complex spare parts from physical samples or incomplete drawings using reverse engineering techniques. We apply material characterization, 3D scanning and digitization, together with functional analysis to reproduce or improve critical parts. For example, we have redesigned specific gears for machinery, integrating improvements in materials and surface treatment to extend their service life.
We manufacture specific tooling to hold parts during mechanical, thermal, or functional testing. These devices ensure the correct transmission of loads and repeatability in testing.
An example is the design of gripping tooling for fatigue testing on plastic components, adapted to the geometry of each part.
Tools for thermal and curing processes
We design structures and supports that allow parts to be fixed during curing, drying or heat treatment processes. These tools must withstand demanding conditions of temperature, pressure or controlled atmosphere.
In a recent project, we developed metal frames for the curing of composite components.
Functional spare parts optimized through redesign
We redesign components to improve their mechanical strength, reduce weight, facilitate manufacturing, or adapt them to new operating conditions.
We use FEM simulations to validate modifications and select suitable materials. A representative case was the redesign of a structural support, replaced by a machined aluminum version with better performance.
Applications of Complex Tooling and Spare Parts Design
The design of complex tools and spare parts has a cross-cutting impact on multiple industrial sectors. At INFINITIA, we help our clients solve technical challenges, improve the efficiency of their processes, and reduce their dependence on external suppliers.
Automotive Industry
In the automotive industry, precision and repeatability are key. We design tools for welding, positioning, and component assembly, as well as spare parts that replace discontinued critical parts.
- Development of clamping tools for dimensional inspection of plastic parts.
- Design of metal spare parts for test benches.
- Manufacture of wear-resistant tools.
Industrial Machinery Sector
Many critical machines operate with components that are no longer commercially available or must be adapted to new conditions. At INFINITIA, we redesign these spare parts to ensure operational continuity.
- Reverse engineering of components subjected to fatigue.
- Optimization of parts subjected to abrasive wear.
- Incorporation of design improvements to facilitate maintenance and assembly.
Appliances and consumer goods
We design tools for testing products under simulated conditions, ensuring their real-world performance. We also develop spare parts with new features.
- Supports and fasteners for testing plastic components.
- Redesign of levers and joints to improve strength.
- Manufacture of tools for repeated load testing.
Energy sector
In electrical and electronic applications, tools and parts are required that can withstand high temperature and electrical voltage environments. INFINITIA develops solutions that combine insulation, resistance, and complex geometry.
- Fasteners made of technical polymers with low electrical conductivity.
- Support elements adapted to insulation and thermal aging resistance requirements.
- Spare parts made from materials tested under specific regulations to ensure reliability.
Food and pharmaceutical
We design tools and functional parts that comply with hygiene regulations. We use materials suitable for different applications and geometries adapted for cleaning and disassembly.
- Nozzles and diffusers for dosing systems, optimized for specific processes.
- Tools for in-line positioning.
- Hygienic design of 3D-printed parts for easier cleaning.
Design of complex tools and spare parts to improve industrial competitiveness
The design of complex tools and spare parts is an essential service for industrial companies seeking to maintain, optimize, or evolve their production processes. The availability of customized solutions for both tools and components makes it possible to reduce downtime, improve operational efficiency, and extend the service life of existing equipment. In sectors where the availability of standard spare parts is limited or where a high degree of customization is required, this type of technical design becomes a strategic advantage.
At INFINITIA, we have the experience, multidisciplinary knowledge, and technological infrastructure necessary to carry out this type of development with rigor and precision. Our projects combine CAD design, structural simulation, material selection, functional validation, and prototype manufacturing, ensuring maximum adaptability to the environment and the specific working conditions of each customer.
In addition, we anticipate potential failures or inefficiencies through structural analysis and validations under real conditions, enabling us to deliver optimized solutions from the outset. This comprehensive vision, focused on product functionality and reliability, positions INFINITIA as a key technology partner for industries operating under high standards.
The constant evolution of industrial processes, together with advances in technologies such as additive manufacturing, high-precision machining, and design digitization, opens up new opportunities for innovation in the design of tools and spare parts. At INFINITIA, we are ready to accompany our customers on this journey, developing solutions that not only solve a specific problem but also generate long-term value in their processes.
If you are looking for a robust, specific solution designed using applied engineering, you can count on INFINITIA.
