When a manufacturer submits a print of the proposed component, a metal stamping company can evaluate its manufacturability by addressing such questions as:

• Can the part be made as it is currently designed?
• How difficult will it be to make the tool?
• Can the tool be maintained to ensure quality standards throughout the production run?
• How intricate will production of the part be?
• Is there room for tolerance?
• Is it possible to redesign the part to improve durability and reduce expense?

After answering these questions, recommendations can be made that could influence the way the part is manufactured.  Often times recommended changes offer the manufacturer the possibility of more efficient throughput or result in a more reliable component.  Even when labor "cost" is considered to be a small percentage of the piece price, problems in fabrication and assembly can generate enormous costs, cause production delays, and demand the time of resources.  Design for Manufacturability experts agree that the conceptual/design phase of a project determines 60% of the total cost and offers designers and engineers the most opportunity for cost reduction and improvement. 

Finally, one must remember that good product development is a competitive advantage. Product design and functionality establishes the marketability of almost every product that is manufactured and sold.  Working with the right metal stamping supplier can allow you to reap benefits beyond consistent quality and low price.  Why not leverage the partnership opportunities that allow sharing of experience and skill and result in mutual success between manufacturer and supplier?