formwork; shuttering; mold
Technical term in construction and manufacturing for a temporary or permanent mold used to shape concrete or other materials.
Assemble the formwork securely before pouring the concrete.
This product is made using a metal mold.
Compound of 型 (かた, 'mold, pattern') and 枠 (わく, 'frame'). The reading is a straightforward combination of the two kanji readings.