Quality Management

Use Case

Tool Tryout Support in the Automotive Industry

Automotive

Company: A global automotive supplier Challenge: A leading automotive supplier faces the challenge of producing a new body part for an upcoming vehicle model. The forming tool is complex, and the company must ensure it delivers the required quality and precision before mass production begins. Additionally, the tools need to be tested and optimized at the company’s various press shops located in Europe, Asia, and North America. Solution: The IPMA-Group provides comprehensive Tool Tryout Support to address this process. Our experienced toolmakers travel to the respective sites and work closely with local teams to test and optimize the tools on-site. This includes: Initial Sampling and Adjustment: Conducting trial runs with the new tool, identifying, and resolving issues such as dimensional deviations, surface defects, or fitting inaccuracies. Process Optimization: Adjusting forming parameters and manufacturing processes to ensure the desired quality standards are met. This also includes training local personnel in handling the specific tools. Global Rollout: Supporting the implementation of the optimized tool at various production sites worldwide to ensure consistent quality across all plants. Result: Thanks to the comprehensive Tool Tryout Support provided by the IPMA-Group, the automotive supplier successfully and on-time launched the new body part into mass production. The tools operated smoothly in all press shops, resulting in consistently high product quality and a shortened production ramp-up time. This gave the company a competitive edge in a highly contested market.