A methodology 40 for producing a laminated tool 10 having desired
dimensional accuracy. The tool 10 is produced by the use of several
sectional members, such as sectional members 14, 16 which are selectively
coupled and which are measured. The measurement is used to determine
whether to selectively press these previously coupled sectional members
14, 16 to ensure that their coupled arrangement has a desired dimensional
accuracy. Additional measurements and needed pressing operations are
accomplished each time a new sectional member is added to the previously
coupled sectional member combination.