Only for custom-shaped parts you design yourself, such as a signature clamp head or mount. Tubes from Upsilon’s 100+ stock sizes and common ready-made parts need no tooling.

It depends on quantity and part type. CNC needs no tooling and a design change is just a program change, so it suits samples and lower-volume metal parts. Tooling costs more up front, but the unit cost drops as volume grows, and plastic or complex-shaped parts usually need it. Upsilon does both and can work out which makes sense for your expected volume.

Tooling takes 30–45 days. Upsilon confirms the telescoping sample first, so tooling is never cut before the direction is settled.

Yes. If you want to check the look and overall fit first, Upsilon can 3D-print the parts and fit them to the tubes in about 5–7 days. Tooling is cut only after you approve, which avoids cutting the wrong tooling.

Tooling you pay for is 100% yours and can be transferred at any time; Upsilon only stores and maintains it. This is written into the agreement.

No. Your dedicated tooling makes only your product, and we never make your design for a competitor. It is one of Upsilon’s most important principles.

Typically 100,000 shots or more, depending on the tooling type. Upsilon stores and maintains it during production, so reorders go straight to production without new tooling.