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Transfer Tooling

During the life of a program, many variables may lead to a change in supplier. VistaTek is here to assist in all aspects of transferring a tooling package. Our in-house tooling experts and program managers will facilitate a seamless tooling transfer to allow you the comfort and peace of mind that your program will continue on a successful path.

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1. Initial Quote

The information below will allow us to accurately quote your transfer tooling and production package:

  • Review 2D, 3D Data, physical parts

    ·   Current mold design, tool history

    ·   FAIR, validation requirements

    ·   History of parts (concerns, critical features, RMA’s, etc.)

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2. Tooling inspection

  • Upon receipt of the tool our team of tooling experts, processing engineers, quality/program managers will evaluate and clean the tool to ensure it is capable of running without repairs or modifications

  • Photos will be taken when the tool in received as well as after the inspection. These pictures will be shared with the customer during this process. See examples below:

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3. Sampling

  • VistaTek’s processing and quality team will sample T1 parts and perform 3-piece FAIR and document all processing data.

  • This process allows us to gauge an accurate cycle time, learn the nuances of the tool, and obtain accurate dimensional data.

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4. Final Report

  • FAIR and tooling information will be sent to customer for approval prior to production. If changes need to be made to the tool, these will be discussed at this time.

  • If pricing needs to be updated (lower or higher), this will also be done at this stage.

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5. Validate/Run Production

  • Finalize validation per client or VistaTek requirements and start supplying you parts!

VistaTek can work with customer to have minimal costs regarding transfers. We can work with you for deferred validation costs, reduced cost, and our in-house tooling team can keep costs low compared to outsourcing to other tooling vendors.