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Tooling Transfer
From In-House Stamping to Outsourced Production
The Client
A leading industrial manufacturer specializing in precision metal components for industries such as aerospace, automotive, and industrial automation. Their production relied on high-volume metal stamping operations to produce critical parts with tight tolerances and strict quality standards.
After years of stamping parts in-house, the company faced growing challenges with equipment maintenance, production costs, and capacity limitations. Recognizing an opportunity to focus on core business operations, they made the strategic decision to outsource their stamping operations and transfer tooling to a trusted manufacturing partner.
The Challenge
Transitioning from in-house metal stamping to outsourced production presented several key challenges:
🔴 Minimizing downtime – Production couldn’t afford disruptions during the transition.
🔴 Ensuring tooling compatibility – Existing dies had to be assessed, reconditioned, and optimized for a new stamping facility.
🔴 Maintaining strict quality standards – Parts had to meet the same precision and reliability as before.
🔴 Managing secondary operations – Processes like plating and finishing needed seamless integration.
The client needed an expert-led transition plan that would allow them to offload stamping operations efficiently while maintaining production timelines, part quality, and overall supply chain stability.
The Gromax Solution
To ensure a smooth tooling transfer and production ramp-up, Gromax developed a structured project management playbook to guide every phase of the transition.
Key Steps in Our Solution:
✅ Comprehensive Tooling Assessment & Reconditioning – We evaluated all existing tooling, identified necessary repairs, and optimized dies for peak performance in our stamping presses.
✅ Seamless Tooling Transfer & Installation – The client’s tooling was safely transferred to our facility, installed, and precisely calibrated for immediate production startup.
✅ First-Article Production & Quality Verification – Trial runs and first-article inspections ensured that parts met or exceeded previous in-house quality standards.
✅ Secondary Operations Management – We took over plating, finishing, and additional processes, streamlining end-to-end production and reducing supplier dependencies.
✅ Production Ramp-Up & Capacity Scaling – With a turnkey solution in place, we scaled production to meet demand without delays.
By leveraging our expertise in precision tooling, manufacturing efficiency, and supply chain integration, we eliminated the risks associated with in-house stamping transitions and ensured a seamless shift to outsourced production.
The Results
The client’s transition from in-house stamping to outsourced production delivered immediate and measurable benefits:
📉 Zero production downtime – Our structured approach ensured a smooth transition with uninterrupted supply.
🔧 100% tooling reconditioning – Existing dies were optimized for peak performance in our facility.
💰 Significant cost savings – Eliminating in-house stamping costs, including labor and machine maintenance, improved profitability.
📈 Increased production efficiency – The client’s output capacity increased, thanks to optimized processes and reduced handling steps.
✔️ Improved supply chain stability – With stamping and secondary operations managed under one roof, the client benefited from faster lead times and simplified logistics.
By outsourcing stamping operations to Gromax, the client reduced operational complexity, improved cost efficiency, and maintained high-quality production—without expanding internal resources.
Key Takeaways
By providing a structured, turnkey solution for tooling transfer and outsourced production, we helped a leading industrial manufacturer:
✔️ Seamlessly transition from in-house stamping to outsourced production
✔️ Assess and recondition existing tooling for maximum efficiency
✔️ Eliminate production downtime and maintain delivery schedules
✔️ Integrate secondary operations like plating for a streamlined supply chain
✔️ Improve cost efficiency while maintaining part quality and production volume
This case study demonstrates that a well-managed tooling transfer process can drive efficiency, reduce costs, and allow manufacturers to focus on scaling their core operations—all while maintaining a competitive edge in precision manufacturing.
Gromax Precision Die & Mfg., Inc. specializes in designing and manufacturing precision metal stamped parts and tooling, including progressive stamping dies and custom equipment. With an on-time delivery rate of 99.68% and a defect rate of just 0.066%, the company ensures exceptional reliability and quality.
Gromax is ISO 9001:2015 certified and ITAR registered, serving industries such as medical, defense, aerospace, industrial automation, and automotive with high-quality, innovative solutions.
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