Timeline Management

RFQ Received During Customer Design Phase

• Request for tooling quote(s) for our qualified tooling sources
• Development of part costing from customer supplied information
  • Review of material

Quote to Customer

Receive award notification from Customer (PO to follow)

• Terms defined by quotation

Tool build/Processes – 4 to 10 weeks depending on complexity

• 3D Solid Models
  • Verification of information prior to start of mold build
• CAE – Simulations
  • Preliminary Mold Design Review
  • Moldflow
• Design For Manufacturability
  • Part Design Review
  • Assembly Design Review
  • Final Mold Design Review
• Global Consortium

T1 Sample – Tool function & dimensional review

• Results of this sample may indicate
  • Dimensional adjusts are required
  • Tooling approved for texture
  • No further work is required

T2 Sample – Tool corrections or texture approval

• Results of this sample
  • Approval to ship

Shipment to Syracuse Plastics

• Shipping arrangements are finalized, and tooling is shipped
  • Common carrier, air freight, standard sea, or custom

Tools arrive at Syracuse Plastics

• 2 – 8 Weeks after approval to ship mold from customer, dependant on customer approved shipping method.