PROTOTYPE THROUGH VOLUME PRODUCTION
HV works with you to decide the type of tooling and production method that best meets your volume requirements and cost/benefit needs.
Less Volume - Rapid Prototyping
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Samples or prototypes
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Typically less than 1,000 parts annually
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Manufacture with lasers, turrets, water jet machines, and press brakes
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No tooling costs, higher piece price
Short to Medium Run Volumes
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Typically 1,000 to 40,000 parts annually
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Manufacture with stage tools built and maintained in house for life of part
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Usually one tool for each operation (e.g., blank, form, pierce)
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Shared die sets to reduce tool cost
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Less expensive tools, lower piece price
We can meet all of your short to medium run needs with low cost short-run tooling.
Examples of short-run, semi-permanent blank, pierce and form tooling.
Longer Run Volume
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Typically 40,000 parts or more annually
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Manufacture with progressive tools built and maintained in house
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One tool for all operations
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Final part produced with each stroke of the press
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More expensive tool, lower piece price
