3 tips for optimum series tools

These are three of the lessons we have learned over the last few decades:

• Clarify part design with production / the production partner

The fewer manufacturing and process steps required for parts production, the faster and more cost-efficient production can be. Our aim is always to generate a finished product in order to avoid additional handling costs.

For example, transfer tools and composite tools can be realized in addition to single-falling and multiple-falling tools. (Partial) automation, such as the feeding of fasteners, also offers very good opportunities to reduce or completely eliminate production steps. We define subsequent coating processes for active components together with the respective customer, depending on the part quantity and material.

• Using tool simulations

The production of a tool takes several months. With the tool simulation tool, important Q and forming aspects can be clarified in advance. For example, the required formability, springback behavior or load capacity / rigidity and wear resistance.

This means that optimization loops on the tool can be avoided or reduced, enabling a faster start to pre-series and series production.

• Define the process for tool acceptance

A clearly defined process right from the start offers great advantages for both sides. In addition to the geometry, it is also clear from the outset which tests are to be carried out for which performance data, etc. In particular, functionally relevant and customer-relevant dimensions should be defined.

This means that a pre-series is already produced by the deadline, which comes very close to the expected and anticipated result, except in nuances. This can also save time and costs.

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