Glossary / General

tooling

9 Episode Mentions

Too Afraid to Ask

Tooling means the special tools and molds you need to make many parts of a car, like stamping metal panels.

Technical Definition

Tooling is the set of tools, molds, and dies used to manufacture parts in large quantities.

Hear It Discussed

"Really? Yeah, absolutely. All the new body parts, the tooling you need for that and the homologation..."
Why You’re WRONG About the 911 GT3 S/C with Andy Preuninger Spike's Car Radio 07:08

"We have to insert some process into it and we have to have better tooling so the cars fit together better."
Bonus: Singer founder Rob Dickinson meets Steve and Matt My week in cars: the Autocar podcast 24:16

"So that's where because all of that tooling and all that development and engineering cost is paid off."
TMCP #646: Ask Rick – Memorial Day Muscle, Summer Flip Strategy, and Parade-Ready Classics The MuscleCar Place 31:50