While PassageMaker maintains an in-house
Tool &
Die shop, we generally do not export our tooling. Please
visit the FAQ
section to learn the reasons behind this decision. However,
PassageMaker can help you find and manage the specialized tool
makers in China who export to the US, EU and other overseas
markets.
Tool Maker Identification & Analysis
Value Proposition:
US engineers based in China arrange manufacture and export
of tooling to ensure customer requirements for price,
quality and lead time are realized. All vendor information
is provided to client's in a transparent manner.
Project Experience Includes:
- Injected Plastics Molding
- Metal Stamping Dies
- Rubber Molding
- Castings (sand castings, die castings, and
investment casings in carbon, stainless steel, iron,
aluminum, zinc, and brass)
Typical Project Phases:
- Tool Maker Identification & Analysis
- Overseeing Tool Trials
- Purchase Order Management
- Coordination of Shipping and Delivery
Tool Maker Identification places an emphasis on
in-the-field research in South China. Tool shops are
identified via industry contacts, trade directories and
publications, internal databases and our existing network of
reputable and trusted tool makers.
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Tool Maker Identification &
Analysis Report Includes: |
- Analysis and ranking of potential suppliers
based on your price, quality, and lead time criteria
- China pricing points
- Contact details (phone, fax, email, and website)
- Business size, scope, and production
capabilities
- Assessment of the factory's English-language
capability
- Design suggestions for further cost savings
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Tool Trials
Tool Trials are conducted in
accordance with client's desired testing protocol and are often
based on a typical Mold Data Sheet as found
here.
Fee Structure:
Initial Research Fee for Tool Maker
Identification & Analysis is based on the
number of tools, taking into consideration the
complexity of the project. The majority of projects
fall between 2000 and 8000 USD. This fee is partially refunded
should the client continue to use PassageMaker for on-going
Vendor Management and achieve a pre-agreed level of business.
Upon receipt of research report, the client is free
to deal directly with the tool maker if desired. Due to
language, distance and time constraints, most clients choose
PassageMaker to manage the on-going tooling for export process.
On-going Vendor Management and Order Execution
Fees are applied in the form of a Percentage of Tooling Value
taking into account the tooling complexity and the amount of
"hand holding" required at the tool shop. This
percentage generally falls around 10-15% with a minimum fee of
2650 USD.
The direct savings that our customers enjoy from
proper tool shop identification and efficient project management
far outweigh the costs to retain PassageMaker. Clients can
avoid the time, energy, lost productivity and capital associated
with Multiple China visits and dealing a with foreign languages &
cultures.
No customer has ever complained that
they paid too much for PassageMaker's Tool Maker Identification &
Analysis!
References readily available:
Let us put you in touch with a current client in your area. PassageMaker will make every possible effort to meet potential
customers in person to discuss your project details.
