Tool and shell using induction heating

A component forming tool for forming a component from a blank, said component forming tool comprising:

• a die forming shell for forming the component from the blank, said die forming shell comprising a first shell portion and a second shell portion;
• wherein said first shell portion is located on a first set of support elements;
• wherein said second shell portion is located on a second set of support elements;
• a cavity formed by said first and second shell portions when said first and second shell portions are at least partially engaged together;
• at least one induction heating coil for induction heating of a workpiece disposed within said cavity;
• first base support elements;
• wherein first support elements of said first set of support elements are detachably engaged with respective ones of said first base support elements so that said first shell portion is detachably attached at said first base support elements;
• and
• wherein, with said first set of support elements engaged with said first base support elements, the engagement limits lateral movement of said first shell portion at said first base support elements.