When OEM-customizing a beverage filler, how should tooling cost, MOQ and drawing ownership be negotiated?
• Negotiate tooling fee refund or amortization after agreed production volume to avoid sunk cost.
• Split MOQ by custom parts like filling valves or star wheels, not bundled whole machines.
• State drawings and 3D models belong to the buyer; supplier may not reuse them.
• Require first-article dimension report and material certs before tooling balance payment.
• Define mold trial and FAT milestones in lead time with delay penalties.
• Split MOQ by custom parts like filling valves or star wheels, not bundled whole machines.
• State drawings and 3D models belong to the buyer; supplier may not reuse them.
• Require first-article dimension report and material certs before tooling balance payment.
• Define mold trial and FAT milestones in lead time with delay penalties.