No other GFRC company in the United States can match ARC’s pattern and mold making capabilities. Large projects, complex dimensions requiring tight tolerances, and/or compressed project timelines require a GFRC provider that delivers products made right the first time, on time. Complementing ARC’s in-house tooling and mold making department is Formglas’ four decades of experience producing patterns and molds to tight tolerances for architectural products around the world, and its accompanying resources:

• Over 35,000 square feet in Toronto dedicated strictly to tooling and mold making with a team of more than 40 people, in an ISO 9001:2000 certified manufacturing facility
• Six 5-axis CNC milling stations capable of producing dimensionally accurate patterns or “plugs” used to make molds
• Most current versions of CATIA (software most commonly used for design in the automotive and aerospace sectors) and MasterCam used to make 3D models and program CNC machine tool paths
• On-site sculptors are capable of making exact reproductions of existing pieces, or sculpting replications that are then used for mold manufacturing, where historic replication or sculptured details are required
• Advanced finishing techniques and technologies allow faithful replication of existing finishes, including the appearance of aged or mottled terra cotta