What Is OOA Tooling?
Innovative Molds for High-Performance Composite Processes
Out‑of‑Autoclave tooling empowers composite manufacturers to produce Class A parts without relying on traditional autoclaves. Using integrated fluid heating systems within precision mold tooling, Weber enables cleanroom- or vacuum-bag-only (VBO) processes—delivering superior surface finishes, shorter cycle times, and cleaner operations, whether parts are cured OOA, RTM, or VBO.
Key Features
Feature
Supported Part Types
Heating Methods
Process Compatibility
Surface Finish Quality
Detail
Class A carbon fiber body components, aerospace panels, OOA-composite parts
Embedded fluid-heated lines (oil, water, vacuum), no external ovens required
Vacuum Bag Only (VBO), Resin Infusion, Out-of-Autoclave composite cure
Fully integrated vacuum and fluid manifolds, thermocouples, and heat cycles
Applications We’ve Engineered
Weber’s OOA tooling has supported advanced composite builds such as:
Carbon Fiber Body Panels
Requiring Class A gloss using fluid-heated molds
Net-Molded Truck Hood Panels
For vehicles—featuring integrated thermal control for repeatable quality
Net-Molded Truck Hood Panels
For vehicles—featuring integrated thermal control for repeatable quality
Polymide-Cured Molds
Like those used for PMR-15 material—validated through rigorous temperature control and cycle accuracy
Why Select Weber for OOA Tooling?
Technical Differentiation
- Integration of soldered or encapsulated fluid lines into precision nickel shell tooling
- Control systems capable of stepping through temperature programs up to 75 °C per minute rise rates
- Capable of producing Class A surface, net shape parts—every cycle, every time
Scale & Reliability
- We have multiple OOA systems in production across international OEM programs
- ISO 9001 and AS9100 certified—trusted by aerospace and automotive manufacturers
- Boeing-approved tooling supplier and member of the Ontario Aerospace Council