The critical questions you need to ask when sourcing a precision stamped components
- Ask them to show a presentation about their company
- Determine theircapability regarding your requirement by discussing similar projects in their history and the success of new projects
- Consider the business history, how long they have been in this business? How much tribal knowledge is available?
- Dothey have an in-house tooling room that design and build the tooling inside? This seems irrelevant but it is another important factor to consider. In house tooling always allows them to quickly respond to the changes in design and changing spare parts.
- Tool maintenance shall be covered by the supplieras long as it stays within their
- Ensure that you own the tooling once you paid for a tooling charge.